Dr. James Finley

Associate Professor

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Biography

James Finley is an Associate Professor in the Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Southern California. He directs the Locomotor Control Laboratory, which investigates locomotion controlled by the neuromuscular system in both healthy and injured individuals. His research primarily focuses on developing theoretical models and experiments based on the principles of neuroscience, biomechanics, and exercise physiology to identify factors that guide learning and rehabilitation. The ultimate goal of his work is to design novel and effective interventions that improve locomotor control in individuals with damage to the nervous system. Finley completed his Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University in 2013, earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University in 2010, and received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Florida A&M University in 2004.

Research Interests

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.