Dr. Jonathan Kofman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Kofman is an Associate Professor in the Systems Design Engineering department at the University of Waterloo. His research interests focus on biomechanics, specifically in the design and development of rehabilitation devices such as prostheses and orthoses, including intelligent systems that assist in rehabilitation. He is actively engaged in enhancing human gait stability through advanced modeling and measurement techniques. Kofman's work also delves into 3D body surface measurement, where he employs computer vision and optical systems to improve measurement accuracy and real-time applications. His expertise extends to vision-based robot control and human-robot interaction, with significant contributions to the field of assistive robotic systems. He teaches various courses related to mechatronics and computer vision, underlining his commitment to education within engineering disciplines.

Research Interests

Courses

ME 321 (Mechatronics) Kinematics Dynamics Machines SYDE 161 Introduction Design SYDE 770 3D Computer Vision Imaging

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.