Elizabeth T Hsiao-Wecksler

For more information

• Human Dynamics and Controls Lab

Education

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of California-Berkeley, 2000
• M.S. Mech. Eng. Rochester Institute of Technology 1994
• B.S. Mech. Eng. Cornell University 1987

Academic Positions

• Adjunct Professor, Zhejiang University – University of Illinois College of Engineering Joint Institute, Haining, China, 09/18-01/19
• Faculty Affiliate, Co-Course Director, Clinical Neuroscience, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, 03/17 – present
• Visiting Affiliate Faculty, Prosthetics & Orthotics Program, School of Biological Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, January 2017-May 2017
• Associate Head for Undergraduate Programs, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, UIUC, August 16, 2015-August 15, 2019
• Professor, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, UIUC, August 16, 2015-date
• Faculty Affiliate, Beckman Institute, UIUC, February 2014-date
• Faculty Affiliate, Neuroscience Program, UIUC, March 2011-date
• Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, UIUC, August 16, 2009-August 16, 2015
• Faculty Affiliate, Center on Health, Aging and Disability, UIUC, 2008-date
• Faculty Affiliate, Department of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering, UIUC, August 16, 2005-date
• Faculty Affiliate, Bioengineering Department, UIUC, October 31, 2002-date
• Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, UIUC, July 21, 2002-August 15, 2009
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Boston University and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, April 2000-June 2002

Other Professional Employment

• Research Assistant, University of California-San Francisco and San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, CA, January 1995-March 2000
• Xerox Corporation, Rochester, NY. Associate Engineer (7/87-4/88), Engineer (4/88-8/90), Senior Project Engineer (8/90-8/94)

Other Professional Activities

• Co-Founder and Scientific Advisor, IntelliWheels, Inc., Champaign, IL, May 2010 – January 2018

Research Statement

I direct the Human Dynamics and Controls Laboratory (HDCL) in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering. Our research group uses methods from design, control theory, mechatronics, pneumatics and soft robotics, musculoskeletal biomechanics, and movement analysis. The HDCL focuses on investigating and improving movement control and function through two main areas: assistive device development and locomotion biomechanics. The HDCL’s interest in assistive device development stems from a desire to improve function and the quality of life of persons with disability.

Research Interests

• Locomotion biomechanics
• Robotic medical training simulators to mimic patients with movement disorders, soft pneumatic robotic projects, wearable sensors for movement and anxiety detection, rolling mobility devices
• Design and control of mechatronic devices in healthcare

Selected Articles in Journals

• Fox, M.C., Konigsberg, L.W., Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T., Whitcome, K.K., and Polk, J.D. “"Scaling of linear anthropometric dimensions in living humans,” American Journal of Physical Anthropology (accepted).
• Pei, Y., Ewoldt, R.H., Zallek, C.M., and Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T. “Design Framework and Clinical Evaluation of a Passive Hydraulic Patient Simulator for Biceps Spasticity Assessment Training”, Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 13(4): 041006, August 2021 (12 pages).
• Pei, Y., Han, T., Zallek, C.M., Liu, T., Yang, L., and Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T. “Design and Clinical Validation of a Robotic Ankle-Foot Simulator with Series Elastic Actuator for Ankle Clonus Assessment Training”. Presented at 2021 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), Xi’an, China, May 30-June 5, 2021. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 6(2): 3793-3800, April 2021.
• Liang, J., Pei, Y., Ewoldt, R.H., Tippett, S.R., and Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T. “Passive Hydraulic Training Simulator for Upper Arm Spasticity”, ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 12(4): 045001, August, 2020. (9 pages)
• Slavens, B. A, Jahanian, O., Schnorenberg, A. J., and Hsiao-Wecksler, E. T. “A comparison of glenohumeral joint kinematics and muscle activation during standard and geared manual wheelchair mobility”, Medical Engineering & Physics, 70: 1-8, 2019.
• Jahanian, O., Muqeet, V., Hsiao-Wecksler, E. T., Slavens, B. A, and Schnorenberg, A. J. “Glenohumeral joint dynamics and shoulder muscle activity during geared manual wheelchair propulsion on carpeted floor in individuals with spinal cord injury”, Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, Available online 31 May 2019 .
• Petrucci, M.N., MacKinnon, C.D., and Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T. "Modulation of Anticipatory Postural Adjustments Using a Powered Ankle Orthosis in People with Parkinson's Disease and Freezing of Gait", Gait and Posture, 72: 188-194, 2019.
• Petrucci, M.N., DiBerardino, L.A., MacKinnon, C.D. and Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T. “A Neuromechanical Model of Reduced Dorsiflexor Torque During the Anticipatory Postural Adjustments of Gait Initiation”, IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 26(11):2210-2216, 2018.
• Park, K., Sy, J., Horn, G.P., Kesler, R.M., Petrucci, M.N., Rosengren, K.S., and Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T. “Assessing gait changes in firefighters after firefighting activities and while carrying asymmetric loads”, Applied Ergonomics, 70: 44-50, 2018.
• Singh, G., Xiao, C., Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T., Krishnan, G. “Design and Analysis of Coiled FREE Actuator”, Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, 13(3): 036010, 2018.
• Angelini, M.J. , Kesler, R.M., Petrucci, M.N., Rosengren, K.S., Horn, G.P., and Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T. “Effects of Simulated Firefighting and Asymmetric Load Carriage on Firefighter Obstacle Crossing Performance”, Applied Ergonomics, 70: 59-67, 2018.
• Kesler, R.M., F.F. Bradley, G. Deetjen, M.J. Angelini, M.N.Petrucci, K.S. Rosengren, G.P. Horn, and E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Impact of SCBA Size and Firefighting Work Cycle on Firefighter Gait,” Ergonomics, 61(9): 1208-1215, 2018.
• Kesler, R.M., G. Deetjen, F.F. Bradley, M.J. Angelini, M.N. Petrucci, K.S. Rosengren, G.P. Horn, and E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Impact of SCBA Size and Firefighting Work Cycle on Firefighter Functional Balance,” Applied Ergonomics, 69: 112-119, 2018.
• Boes, M.K., R.E. Bollaert, R.M. Kesler, Y.C. Learmonth, M. Islam, M.N. Petrucci, R.W. Motl, and E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Six-minute walk performance in persons with multiple sclerosis while using passive or powered ankle-foot orthoses”, Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 99(3): 484-490, 2018.
• Kesler, R.M., I. Ensari, R.E. Klaren, R.W. Motl, E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, K.S. Rosengren, B. Fernhall, D.L. Smith, and G.P. Horn, “Physiological response to firefighting activities of various work cycles using extended duration and prototype SCBA”, Ergonomics, 61(3): 390-403, 2018.
• Kesler, R.M., A.E. Klieger, M.K. Boes, E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, R.E. Klaren, Y. Learmonth, R.W. Motl, and G.P. Horn, “Egress Efficacy of Persons with Multiple Sclerosis During Simulated Evacuations”, Fire Technology, July 21, 53(6): 2007-2021, 2017.
• Islam, M. and E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Detection of Gait Modes Using an Artificial Neural Network during Walking with a Powered Ankle-Foot Orthosis,” Journal of Biophysics, vol. 2016, Article ID 7984157, 9 pages, 2016.
• Helwig, N.E., K.A. Shorter, P. Ma, and E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, "Smoothing spline analysis of variance models: A new tool for the analysis of cyclic biomechanical data," Journal of Biomechanics, 49(14): 3216-3222, 2016.
• Lung, C.W., E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, S. Burns, F. Lin, and Y.K. Jan, “Quantifying dynamic changes in plantar pressure gradient in diabetics with peripheral neuropathy,” Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 4, 54 (9 pages), 2016.
• Park, K., R. Roemmich, J. Elrod, C. Hass, and E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, "Effects of aging and Parkinson’s disease on joint coupling, symmetry, complexity and variability of lower limb movements during gait,” Clinical Biomechanics, 33:92-97, 2016.
• Petrucci, M.N., G.P. Horn, K.S. Rosengren, and E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Inaccuracy of Affordance Judgments for Firefighters Wearing Protective Gear,” Ecological Psychology, 28( 2): 108–126, 2016.
• Kesler, R.M., G.P. Horn, K.S. Rosengren, and E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Analysis of Foot Clearance in Firefighters during Ascent and Descent of Stairs,” Applied Ergonomics, 52: 18–23, January 2016.
• Sosnoff, J.J., I.M. Rice, E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, I.M.K. Hsu, C. Jayaraman, and Y. Moon, “Variability in Wheelchair Propulsion: A New Window into an Old Problem,” Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol., 27 July 2015.
• Horn, G.P., R.M. Kesler, R.M. Motl, E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, R.E. Klaren, I. Ensari, and K.S. Rosengren, “Physiological Reponses to Firefighter Exercise Protocols in Varying Environments,” Ergonomics, Published online: 19 Jan, 2015.
• Hur, P., K. Park, K. S. Rosengren, G. P. Horn, and E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, "Effects of Air Bottle Design on Postural Control of Firefighters," Applied Ergonomics, December 4, 2014 (online published), to appear: 48 (May): 49-55, 2015.
• Kesler, R.M., E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, R.M. Motl, R.E. Klaren, I. Ensari, and G.P. Horn, “A Modified SCBA Facepiece for Accurate Metabolic Data Collection from Firefighters,” Ergonomics, October 17, 2014 (online published). 58(1): 148-159, 2015.
• Jayaraman, C., Y. Moon, I.M. Rice, E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, C.L. Beck, and J.J. Sosnoff, “Shoulder pain and cycle to cycle kinematic spatial variability during recovery phase in manual wheelchair users: A pilot investigation,” PLOS one. March 10, 2014.
• Rosengren, K.S., E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, and G.P. Horn, “Fighting fires without falling: Effects of equipment design and fatigue on firefighters balance and gait,” Ecological Psychology, 26(1-2): 167-175, 2014.
• Rice, I.M., C. Jayaraman, E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, and J.J. Sosnoff, "Relationship Between Shoulder Pain and Kinetic and Temporal-Spatial Variability in Wheelchair Users," Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 95(4): 699–704, 2014.
• Hur, P., K.S. Rosengren, G.P. Horn, D. Smith, and E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, "Effect of protective clothing and fatigue on functional balance of firefighters," Journal of Ergonomics, S2: 004, 2013.
• Moon, Y., C. Jayaraman, M.K. Hsu, I.M. Rice, E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, and J.J. Sosnoff, "Variability of peak shoulder force during wheelchair propulsion in manual wheelchair users with and without shoulder pain," Clinical Biomechanics, 28(9-10): 967-972, 2013.
• Socie, M.J., B.M. Sandroff, J.H. Pula, E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, R.W. Motl, and J.J. Sosnoff, “Footfall placement variability and falls in multiple sclerosis,” Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 41(8): 1740–1747, 2013.
• Shorter, K.A., J. Xia, E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, W. K. Durfee, and G. F. Kogler, “Technologies for Powered Ankle Foot Orthotic Systems: Possibilities and Challenges,” IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 18(1): 377-347, 2013.
• Ragetly, C.A., D. J. Griffon, L. M. Klump, and E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Kinetic and Kinematic Analysis of the Pelvic Limbs in Labrador Retrievers Predisposed or at a Low Risk for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease,” Veterinary Surgery, Nov; 41(8):973-82, 2012.
• Chin, R., E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, and E. Loth, "Fluid-Power Harvesting by Under-Foot Bellows During Human Gait," Journal of Fluids Engineering, 134(8): 081101, 2012. (Number 1 Most Downloaded Article in JFE for August 2012)
• Ragetly, C. A., D. J. Griffon, M. K. I. Hsu, L. M. Klump, and E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Kinetic and Kinematic Analysis of the Hind Limbs during Treadmill Trotting Gait in Healthy Dogs: Comparison Between Labrador Retrievers Predisposed or Not for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease,” American Journal of Veterinary Research, Aug;73(8):1171-7, 2012.
• Shorter, K.A., Y. Li, T.Bretl, and E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Modeling, Control, and Analysis of a Robotic Assist Device”, Mechatronics, , 22(8): 1067-1077, 2012.
• Hur, P., K. A. Shorter, P. Mehta, and E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Invariant Density Analysis: Modeling and Analysis of the Postural Control System using Markov Chains,” IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 59(4): 1094-1100, 2012.
• Park, K, H. Dankowicz, and E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Characterization of Spatiotemporally Complex Gait Patterns using Cross-correlation Signatures,” Gait & Posture, 36(1): 120-126, 2012.
• DiBerardino, L., C. A. Ragetly, D. J. Griffon, S. Hong, and E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Improving Regions of Deviation Gait Symmetry Analysis with Point-wise T-tests,” Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 28(2), 210-214, 2012.
• Li, Y., A. Becker, K. A. Shorter, T. Bretl, and E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Estimating System State During Human Walking with a Powered Ankle-Foot Orthosis,” IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 16(5):835-844, 2011.
• Shorter, K.A., G. F. Kogler, E. Loth, W. K. Durfee, and E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “A Portable Powered Ankle-Foot-Orthosis for Rehabilitation,” Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, 48(4): 459-472, 2011. doi:10.1682/JRRD.2010.04.0054.
• Park, K., K. S. Rosengren, G. P. Horn, D. L. Smith, and E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Assessing Gait Changes due to Fatigue and Protective Clothing,” Safety Science, 49(5): 719-726, 2011.
• Helwig, N.E., S. Hong, E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, and J. D. Polk, "Methods to Temporally Align Gait Cycle Data," Journal of Biomechanics, 44:561-566, 2011.
• Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T., J. D. Polk, K. S. Rosengren, J. J. Sosnoff, and S. Hong, “A Review of New Analytic Techniques for Quantifying Symmetry in Locomotion,” Symmetry, 2(2): 1135-1155, 2010.
• Park, K., P. Hur, K. S. Rosengren, G. P. Horn, and E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Effect of Load Carriage on Gait due to Firefighting Air Bottle Configuration,” Ergonomics, 53(7): 882 – 891, 2010.
• Hur, P., B. A. Duiser, S. Salapaka, and E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Measuring Robustness of the Postural Control System to an Impulse Perturbation,” IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 18(4):461-467, 2010.
• DiBerardino III, L. A., J. D. Polk, K. S. Rosengren, J. B. Spencer-Smith, and E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, "Quantifying Complexity and Variability in Phase Portraits of Gait," Clinical Biomechanics, 25: 552–556, 2010.
• Ragetly, C. A., D. J. Griffon, A. A. Mostafa, J. E. Thomas, and E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Inverse Dynamics Analysis of the Hind Limbs in Labrador Retrievers with and without Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease,” Veterinary Surgery, 39(4), 513-522, 2010.
• Chin, R., E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, E. Loth, G. Kogler, S. Manwaring, K. A. Shorter, S. N. Tyson, and J. N. Gilmer, “A Pneumatic Power Harvesting Ankle-foot Orthosis to Prevent Foot-drop,” Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 6:19, June 16, 2009.
• Riemer, R. and E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Improving Joint Torque Calculations through a Two-step Optimization Method for Estimating Body Segment Parameters,” ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 131(1): 011007, 2009.
• Riemer, R. and E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Improving Joint Torque Calculations: Optimization-based Inverse Dynamics to Reduce the Effect of Motion Errors,” Journal of Biomechanics, 41:7, 1503-1509, 2008.
• Ragetly, C. A., D. J. Griffon, J. E. Thomas, A. A. Mostafa, D. S. Schaeffer, G. J. Pijanowski, and E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Noninvasive Determination of Body Segment Parameters of the Hind Limb in Labrador Retrievers With and Without Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease,” American Journal of Veterinary Research, 69:9: 1188-1196, 2008.
• Shorter, K. A, J. D. Polk, K. S. Rosengren, and E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, "A New Approach for Detecting Asymmetries in Gait," Clinical Biomechanics, 23:4, 459-467, 2008.
• Doyle, R. D., B. G. Ragan, K. Rajendran, K. S. Rosengren, and E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Generalizability of Stabiliogram Diffusion Analysis of Center of Pressure Measures,” Gait and Posture, 27:2, 223-230, 2008.
• Hsiao-Wecksler, E. T., “Biomechanical and Age-related Differences in Balance Recovery using the Tether-release Method,” Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 18:2, 179-187, 2008.
• Jang, J., K. T. Hsiao, and E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Balance (Perceived and Actual) and Preferred Stance width during Pregnancy,” Clinical Biomechanics, 23:4, 468-476, 2008.
• Riemer, R., E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, and X. Zhang, “Uncertainties in Inverse Dynamics Solutions: A Comprehensive Analysis and an Application to Gait,” Gait and Posture, 27:4, 578-588, 2008.
• Hsiao-Wecksler, E. T., “Assessing Quiet and Perturbed Balance: A Review,” Japanese Journal of Biomechanics in Sports and Exercise, 11:4, 291-302, 2007.
• Doyle, R. D., E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, B. G. Ragan, and K. S. Rosengren, “Generalizability of Center of Pressure Measures of Quiet Standing,” Gait and Posture, 25:2, 166-171, 2007.
• Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T. and S. N. Robinovitch, “The Effect of Step Length on Young and Elderly Women’s Ability to Recover Balance,” Clinical Biomechanics, 22:5, 574-580, 2007.
• Major, M. J., A. Beaudoin, P. Kurath, and E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Biomechanics of Aggressive Inline Skating: Landing and Balancing on a Grind Rail,” Journal of Sports Sciences, 25:12, 1411-1422, 2007.
• Ramachandran, A. K., Y. Yang, K. S. Rosengren, and E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Effect of Tai Chi on Gait and Obstacle Crossing Behaviors in Middle-aged Adults,” Gait and Posture, 26:6, 248-255, 2007.
• Yang, Y., J. V. Verkuilen, K. S. Rosengren, S. A. Grubisich, M. R. Reed, and E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, “Effect of Combined Taiji and Qigong Training on Balance Mechanisms: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Older Adults,” Medical Science Monitor,13:8, 339-348, 2007.
• Hillman, C. H., E. T. Hsiao-Wecksler, and K. S. Rosengren, “Postural and Eye-blink Indices of the Defensive Startle Reflex,” International Journal of Psychophysiology, 55:1, 45-49, 2005.
• Hsiao-Wecksler, E. T., K. Katdare, J. Matson, W. Liu, L. A. Lipsitz, and J. J. Collins, “Predicting the Dynamic Postural Control Response from Quiet-Stance Behavior in Elderly Adults,” Journal of Biomechanics, 36:9, 1327-1333, 2003.
• Hsiao, E. T. and S. N. Robinovitch, “Elderly Subjects’ Ability to Recover Balance with a Single Backward Step Associates with Body Configuration at Step Contact,” Journal of Gerontology: Medical Science, 56A:1, M42-M47, 2001.
• Robinovitch, S. N., E. T. Hsiao, R. Sandler, J. Cortez, and Q. Liu, “Prevention of Falls and Fall-Related Fractures through Biomechanics,” Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, 28:2, 74-79, 2000.
• Hsiao, E. T. and S. N. Robinovitch, “Biomechanical Influences on Balance Recovery by Stepping, “Journal of Biomechanics, 32, 1099-1106, 1999.
• Hsiao, E. T. and S. N. Robinovitch, “Common Protective Movements Govern Unexpected Falls from Standing Height,” Journal of Biomechanics, 31, 1-9, 1998.

Articles in Conference Proceedings

• Gim, K.G., He, M., Mansouri, M., Pei, Y., Ripperger, E., Zallek, C.M., and Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T. “Development of a Series Elastic Elbow Neurological Exam Training Simulator for the Lead-pipe Rigidity”, 2021 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), Xi’an, China, May 30-June 5, 2021.
• McDonagh, D., Arquines, K., Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T., Mansouri, M., Krishnan, G., and Zallek, C.M., “User Centered Approach to the Supra-functional Needs of People Living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)”, Proceedings of the 2021 Design of Medical Devices Conference. 2021 Design of Medical Devices Conference. Minneapolis, MN, USA. April 12–15, 2021. V001T07A002. ASME
• Thompson, N., Kocheril, A.G., Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T., Krishnan, G. “A Soft Active Heart Simulator for Transseptal Puncture Training”, Proceedings of the 2021 Design of Medical Devices Conference. 2021 Design of Medical Devices Conference. Minneapolis, MN, USA. April 12–15, 2021. V001T02A007. ASME.
• Song, S.Y., Pei, Y., Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T. “Simple and Low-Cost Methods of Computing Joint Angles Using Inertial Measurement Units Without Magnetometers,” 44th American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, August 4-7, 2020.
• Jahanian, O., Schnorenberg, A., Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T., Slavens, B.A., “Biomechanics of geared manual wheelchair ramp ascent in individuals with spinal cord injury,” XXVII Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics and 43rd American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, July 31-August 4, 2019.
• Song, S.Y, Zallek, C.M., Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T. “Quantification of Spasticity in Upper-Arm Muscles Using the PVRM (Position, Velocity, and Resistance Meter)”, Design of Medical Devices Conference, Minneapolis, MN, April 16-18, 2019.
• Jahanian, O., Gaglio, A., Muqeet, V., Schorenberg, A., Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T., Slavens, B.A., "Hand-rim Biomechanics of Geared Manual Wheelchair Mobility" Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) 2018 Annual Conference, Arlington, VA, July 13 - 15, 2018. Student Scientific Paper Winner
• Xiao, C., Jahanian, O., Slavens, B., Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T. "Biomechanical Evaluation of a Pneumatic Sleeve Orthosis for Lofstrand Crutch-Assisted Gait", 41st American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, Boulder, CO, August 8-11, 2017.

Patents

• Bleakney, A.W., Elliott, J.R., Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T., Malik, P.B., McDonagh, D.C., Rausin, A.K., Norris, W.R., Almeida de Souza Ramos, J.L, Xiao, C., Chen, Y., Pei, Y., Song, SY, “A Low-Profile and High-load Ball-Balancing Rolling System”, Invention disclosure submitted, July 25, 2020. U.S. Provisional Patent Application No.: 63/074,126, submitted September 3, 2020
• Song, S.Y., Hsiao-Wecksler, E. T., and Zallek, C.M. “Method and apparatus for muscle tone and limb movement measurement and assessment”, invention disclosure submitted, June 27, 2019. U.S. Provisional Patent Application submitted January 17, 2020. U.S. Non-provisional Application No.: 17/147,654 filed on January 13, 2021
• Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T. and S.C. Daigle, IntelliWheels: The Automatic Gear-Shifting System for Manually Propelled Wheelchairs, United States Patent (Pub. No.: US9707138 B2). Filing date: July 27, 2012. Publication date: July 18, 2017.
• Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T., D. Farooq, C. Xiao, G. Krishnan, G. Singh, Y.L. Oo, Forearm and Wrist Support for Crutch Users. United States Patent (Pub. No.: US9662263 B2). Filing date: Oct 13, 2015. Publication date: May 30, 2017.
• Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T., K.A. Shorter, V. Gervasi, D.L. Cook, R. Remmers, G.F. Kogler, and W.K. Durfee, "Portable active pneumatically powered ankle-foot orthosis," United States Patent (Pub. No.: US9480618 B2). Filing date: Mar 14, 2012. Publication date: Nov 1, 2016.
• Liang, J., E.T. Hsiao-Wecksler, R.H. Ewoldt, and S.R. Tippett, “Passive Hydraulic Medical Training Simulator for Mimicking Joint Spasticity and Rigidity,” Invention disclosure submitted November 24, 2015. U.S. Provisional Patent Application #62/321,360 submitted April 12, 2016.
• Hsiao-Wecksler, E.T., E. Loth, G. Kogler, K.A. Shorter, J.A. Thomas, and J.N. Gilmer, "Portable Active Pneumatically Powered Ankle-Foot Orthosis," United States Patent (Pub. No.: US 2011/0112447 A1).

Professional Societies

• Fellow, American Society of Biomechanics - President, 2021-2022, President Elect 2020-2021, Elected Annual Meeting Program Chair, 2010-2012, Woman in Science Committee, 2007-2009, New Member Committee, 2007
• Fellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineers - Design and Rehabilitation Committee of the Bioengineering Division, 2008-present, Conference Reviewer (2010, 2013)
• Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science
• Member, IEEE
• Member, Pi Tau Sigma
• Member, World Association for Chinese Biomedical Engineers

Service on Campus Committees

• Provost's Executive Committee for the Illinois Design Initiative, 2016-2018
• Chancellor and Provost's Committee on LGBT Concerns, 2004-2005, 2012-2018

Honors

• President-Elect - American Society of Biomechanics (2020)
• Distinguished Engineering Educator Awardee - Society of Women Engineers (2018)
• Fellow - American Society of Biomechanics (2018)
• Fellow - ASME (2015)
• Dean's Award for Excellence in Research (2013)
• Willett Faculty Scholar (2013)

Teaching Honors

• Engineering Council Award for Excellence in Advising, UIUC, 2008, 2009, 2015, 2016
• List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent – UIUC, Fall 2005, Fall 2006, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Fall 2018, Spring 2020

Research Honors

• Honorable Mention, Campus Award for Excellence in Guiding Undergraduate Research, UIUC, 2005
• Fellow, Center for Advanced Study, UIUC, 2004 -2005

Public Service Honors

• Associate Editor, ASME Journal of Medical Devices (2016 - present)
• American Society of Biomechanics Program Chair (2012)

Other Honors

• “150 for 150”, Top 150 accomplished women at the University of Illinois in celebration of its sequential 1867-2017 https://gec150.web.illinois.edu/

Recent Courses Taught

• BIOE 497 ETH - Individual Study
• ENG 298 LRM - LEGO Robotics Mentoring
• ME 370 - Mechanical Design I
• ME 481 (BIOE 481) - Whole-Body Musculoskel Biomech
• TAM 210 - Introduction to Statics
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