Dr. Leia Stirling

Professor

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Biography

Leia Stirling is a Professor in the Robotics Industrial Operations Engineering department at the University of Michigan. She serves as the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies in Robotics. Her research primarily focuses on the intersection of engineering and human interaction, exploring areas like biomechanics, decision support systems, and human-autonomy interaction. With extensive expertise in human motion analysis, Stirling contributes to the understanding of human factors in engineering design and the development of multimodal displays. Her work involves evaluating work measurement techniques and the application of wearable technology to enhance operational efficiency. Through her leadership in robotics education, she also plays a key role in shaping the curriculum and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration within the field.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science