Erik Myers

Erik Myers

Graduate Student Erik is developing an new rotary valve system for internal combustion engines that improves engine power.  Dr. Tanaka provided local support for Erik after his thesis adviser, Dr. Tony Rizk, left WCU to take a position at California Institute of...
Terail Clonts

Terail Clonts

Graduate Student Terail is designing “materials” in which the elastic modulus can be adjusted. This is being achieved by 3D printing mesostructures within the material.  These meso structures are smaller that the overall size of the part so overall part shapes can be...
Theo Waltz

Theo Waltz

M.S. in Technology 2016 Theo is designing a new type of powered ankle orthosis to assist people that have difficulty walking. The device will have a novel power transmission system that will enable high power to be delivered over a short time improving push-off during...
Chaoke Dong

Chaoke Dong

M.S. in Technology 2015 Chaoke is using the Basin of Stability Chair to measure the stability of the human spine. This research will provide experimental data to complement previously developed theoretical models in order to gain a better understanding of spinal...
Shahab Karimi

Shahab Karimi

M.S. in Technology 2016 Shahab is studying the bandwidth of human neuromuscular control. Through his research we hope to reduce the occurrence of low back pain by developing more sensitive diagnostic methods and improving the overall understanding of how the brain...
Mitra Shabanisamghabady

Mitra Shabanisamghabady

M.S. in Technology 2016Mitra is developing better models to understand tumor growth and progression. Through her research we hope to develop a better understanding of how cancer can be treated and ultimately improve patient outcomes. She is now a PhD studnet in...