Shusuke Okita, PhD
My Lab
Max N?der Center for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Research
Max N?der Center for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Research
We develop and execute industry-sponsored research in prosthetics, orthotics, rehabilitation robotics, and adaptive technologies.
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Shusuke Okita, PhD, is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Max N?der Center for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Research at Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91. He works under the supervision of Dr. Arun Jayaraman. His current focus is on a project that utilizes wearable sensors and machine learning (ML) techniques to automate, illuminate and predict rehabilitation therapy for lower extremity function in stroke survivors during their inpatient care.
Dr. Okita earned his Master of Science degree in 2021 and his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of California Irvine in 2023. He has a strong interest in wearable technology, and his PhD research also centered around the development of wearable sensors for upper extremity rehabilitation at home.
Location
Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91
355 East Erie Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Education & Training
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Education
2021 ¨C 2023
University of California, Irvine, Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
2018 ¨C 2021
University of California, Irvine, Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Affiliations
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American Society of Neurorehabilitation
Research Interests
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Wearable Technology
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Stroke
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Rehabilitation Technology
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Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)