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Elena Gutierrez Farewik is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, specializing in biomechanics. She leads the Promobilia MoveAbility Lab and is the director of the KTH MoveAbility research group. Elena has a strong academic background, having earned her Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University in 1995, a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1997, and a PhD in Orthopedics from Karolinska Institute in 2003. Her previous experiences include a decade as a biomechanical engineer at Astrid Lindgren's Children's Hospital, where she focused on clinical gait analysis. Elena is actively involved in education, responsible for courses in Biomechanics for both 2nd and 3rd level students. Her research interests include movement simulation and the assistance of individuals with motion disorders, particularly focusing on the physical disabilities that represent the largest minority group globally. She has a history of receiving funding for various projects aimed at enhancing human movement and has published extensively in her field.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden
Teaching and research in biomechanics, leading Promobilia MoveAbility Lab.
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