Dr. Kathleen Sienko

Biography

Kathleen Sienko is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan, where she is also an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor. She holds a Ph.D. in Medical Engineering and Bioastronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University, a Master’s degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT, and a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering from the University of Kentucky. With a strong focus on innovative educational practices and engineering solutions for global health challenges, her research interests include sensory augmentation, rehabilitation engineering, medical device design, biomechanics, design science, and engineering design education. Kathleen has received numerous accolades for her dedication to teaching and research, including the Miller Faculty Scholar Award and the University Undergraduate Teaching Award. She is actively involved in various initiatives aimed at improving healthcare technologies and educational methods, and has presented at numerous prestigious conferences such as the National Academy of Engineering Frontiers of Engineering Education Symposium. Through her leadership in the Sienko Research Group, Kathleen develops new strategies and devices that promote health and wellness in diverse populations.

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