Dr. Lena Ting

Biography

Lena H. Ting is a Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering and an Adjunct Professor in Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. She obtained her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University in 1998, and her M.S.E. in Biomechanical Engineering from Stanford University in 1993. Ingenuity in exploring biomechanics, particularly in robotic applications and animal locomotion, has been her focus. Ting's postdoctoral fellowships included studies in neurophysiology, leading to her interest in human and animal movement's neural control. Her research combines musculoskeletal modeling with behavioral experiments to reveal principles of muscle coordination in locomotion and balance, ultimately informing rehabilitation robotics and prosthetics development. Ting has guided numerous graduate students, many of whom have pursued successful careers in academia and industry, including rehabilitation and prosthetics research. She is committed to unraveling the complexities of coordinated human movements and their implications for rehabilitation and therapy in diverse contexts.

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