Dr. Francisco Valero Cuevas

Professor

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Biography

Francisco Valero-Cuevas is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Southern California. He obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from Swarthmore College in 1988 and subsequently earned a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Queen's University, where he developed non-invasive methods to estimate the kinematic integrity of the wrist joint. He then pursued a Doctoral Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University, focusing on realistic biomechanical models of human digits. His career includes significant tenure at top academic institutions, including Cornell University, where he was an Assistant Professor before joining USC in 2007. Valero-Cuevas has received numerous accolades for his work, including being elected a Senior Member of IEEE and a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineers. His research interests encompass Biomedical Engineering, Biokinesiology Physical Therapy, Neuromuscular Systems, Neural Motor Control, Biomechanics, and Robotics. He leads the Valero Lab, which focuses on advancing the understanding of human movement and improving rehabilitation techniques.

Research Interests

Awards

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Outstanding Technical Achievement

2013-01-01
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Undergraduate Mentoring

2011-01-01
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Best Poster Award

2010-01-01
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Program Chair

2007-01-01
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Humboldt Research Fellowship

2006-01-01
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Journal Biomechanics Award

2006-01-01
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Wenner-Gren Fellowship

2006-01-01
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Paper Award

2005-01-01
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Place Award

2005-01-01
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Young Investigator Award

2005-01-01
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CAREER award

2003-01-01
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Post-Doctoral Young Scientist Award

2003-01-01
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Finalist, Post-Doctoral Young Scientist Award

2002-01-01
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Finalist, ISB Young Investigator Award

1999-01-01
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Innovation Prize

1999-01-01
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Best Poster Post-Doctoral Award

1998-01-01
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Finalist

1996-01-01
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Queen's-CIDA Scholar

1991-01-01
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Fellow

1989-01-01
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Outstanding Undergraduate Research Paper Award

1987-01-01
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Recipient

1987-01-01
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Independent Research Award

1986-01-01
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4-year Undergraduate Engineering Scholarship

1984-01-01

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • GRE General scores
  • TOEFL scores (International)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
Specialization Notes

Requires general GRE for all graduate degrees.