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Kim Ingraham is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Washington. She holds an adjunct position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and is a core faculty member affiliated with the UW CREATE (Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology Experiences). She directs the Ingraham Lab, focused on advancing human mobility through assistive robotic devices, including exoskeletons, prostheses, and powered wheelchairs. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University in 2012 and earned both her Master’s and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2021. Prior to her graduate studies, Dr. Ingraham was a Research Engineer at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly known as the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago). Her research interests include the development and evaluation of physiologically-inspired control systems for various assistive devices, aimed at improving mobility for children with disabilities. Recent publications include work on transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation and joystick interactions for powered mobility in toddlers with disabilities.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Teaches and conducts research in assistive robotic devices focusing on human mobility.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Collaborates across disciplines in engineering.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Worked in Rehabilitation Medicine, focusing on accessibility in technology.
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab • Chicago, IL
Conducted research on assistive technologies before pursuing graduate studies.
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