Shusuke Okita, PhD

Postdoctral Fellow

My Lab

Max N?der Center for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Âé¶¹APP

Max N?der Center for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Âé¶¹APP

We develop and execute industry-sponsored research in prosthetics, orthotics, rehabilitation robotics, and adaptive technologies.

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About Me

Shusuke Okita, PhD, is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Max N?der Center for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Âé¶¹APP at Shirley Ryan Âé¶¹APP. 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 Âé¶¹APP

355 East Erie Street

Chicago, IL 60611

Education & Training

  • 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

  • American Society of Neurorehabilitation

Âé¶¹APP Interests

  • Wearable Technology
  • Stroke
  • Rehabilitation Technology
  • Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)