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Richard Nichols is a Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on the mechanisms underlying motor coordination in mammalian systems, exploring the interactions between the musculoskeletal system and the spinal cord. His work concerns how these interactions give rise to normal and abnormal movement and posture, and how central pattern-generating networks are modified for specific motor tasks. His studies have potential applications for understanding movement disorders and spinal cord injuries. His experimental approaches include mechanical studies of isolated muscle cells and kinematic measurements of natural behavior in quadrupeds.
Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.