Dr. Neville Hogan

Professor

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Biography

Neville Hogan is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He earned his qualifications including a Diploma in Engineering from Dublin College of Technology, followed by M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from MIT. Joining MIT's faculty in 1979, he has held significant positions like Head and Associate Head of the Mechanical Engineering department's System Dynamics and Control division. His interdisciplinary research focuses on motor neuroscience, rehabilitation engineering, and robotics, leading to innovative developments in assistive technologies. Notably, he has contributed to the design of robots that provide physiotherapy to elderly patients recovering from neurological injuries such as strokes. His work emphasizes the integration of robust robotic systems with human motor control, aiming to enhance rehabilitation outcomes and promote neural plasticity. Over the years, he has received several prestigious awards, including an Honorary Doctorate from Delft University of Technology and a Silver Medal from the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland. In addition to his academic commitments, he co-founded Interactive Motion Technologies, Inc. and serves on the board of Advanced Mechanical Technologies, Inc.

Research Interests

Experience

Co-founder

— Present

Interactive Motion Technologies, Inc. • Cambridge, MA

Co-founder of a company focused on developing advanced rehabilitation technologies.

Director

— Present

Newman Laboratory for Biomechanics Human Rehabilitation • Cambridge, MA

Leads research in neuro-robotics and physical human-robot interaction.

Awards

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Honorary Doctorate

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Silver Medal

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Honorary Doctorate