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Chet Moritz received his PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and underwent post-doctoral training at the University of Colorado before joining the University of Washington. His research primarily focuses on brain-computer interfaces and neural devices designed to treat paralysis. He holds the CJ Elizabeth Hwang Endowed Professorship within the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and has joint appointments in Rehabilitation Medicine and Physiology & Biophysics. Moritz is recognized as an Allen Distinguished Investigator and has been appointed to the Christopher & Dana Reeve International Consortium for Spinal Cord Repair. As Co-Director of the Center for Neurotechnology and leader of the Restorative Technologies Laboratory (RTL), he directs pioneering research on innovative technologies aimed at alleviating the effects of spinal cord injuries, strokes, and cerebral palsy. His lab is involved in various studies aimed at restoring hand function in people with spinal cord injuries and improving walking in children with cerebral palsy through advanced stimulation techniques. Moritz has received several awards for his contributions to mentorship and research, emphasizing his commitment to advancing the field of neurotechnology and rehabilitation research.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Professor in Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, focusing on research related to brain-computer interfaces and neurotechnology.
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