Dr. John Ross Rizzo

Associate Professor

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Biography

John-Ross Rizzo, MD, is an Associate Professor in the departments of Rehabilitation Medicine, Neurology, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. He serves as the Vice Chair of Innovation & Equity in Rehabilitation Medicine and is the Director of the Visuomotor Integration Laboratory and Rehabilitation Engineering Alliance Center. His research focuses on leveraging technology and innovations to assist individuals with blindness, stroke, and other conditions, enhancing their interaction with the environment. His work is supported by NYU WIRELESS and covers a range of topics including stroke, traumatic brain injury, ocular and manual motor control, biomechanics, and assistive technology. Rizzo's contributions to the field also include exploring mobility solutions for individuals with low vision and sensory augmentation techniques.

Research Interests

Requirements for New York University Tandon School of Engineering

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or preparatory discipline Sufficient mathematics preparation
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.