Arun Jayaraman, PT, PhD
My Lab
Max Näder Center for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Research
We develop and execute industry-sponsored research in prosthetics, orthotics, rehabilitation robotics, and adaptive technologies.
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Arun Jayaraman, PT, PhD, is an internationally recognized expert on sensors, exoskeletons, robotics and other emerging rehabilitation technologies. As Executive Director, Technology & Innovation Hub (tiHUB), he collaborates with commercial and academic partners for research collaboration, technology development and clinical outcome evaluation. He also leverages valuable industry and research expertise to accelerate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s clinical adoption of next-generation rehabilitation technologies.
Since joining Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in 2008, Dr. Jayaraman also has served as Director of the Max Näder Lab for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Research, which conducts outcomes-based research on rehabilitation technologies such as prostheses, orthoses, rehabilitation robotics and other adaptive technologies. In addition to his work at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, he is Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Medical Social Sciences, and Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Dr. Jayaraman’s work has been published in more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles, and has been funded by myriad leading organizations, including the U.S. Department of Defense, the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. He also holds various external leadership positions, serving as Director of Global Outreach for the Wearable Robotics Association and editorial Board Member for the International Journal of Stroke. Dr. Jayaraman also is involved with the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association, the Society for Neuroscience and the American Physical Therapy Association.
Dr. Jayaraman holds a BS in Physical Therapy from SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre in Chennai, India; an MS in Physical Therapy from Georgia State University; and a PhD in Rehabilitation Medicine from the University of Florida in Gainesville.
Location
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
355 East Erie, Suite 11-1401
Chicago, IL 60611
Education & Training
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Featured Research
Recent Publications
Honors & Awards
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Outstanding Young Alumni AwardUniversity of Florida, 2016 & 2017
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RIC Magnuson Management Award NomineeRehabilitation Institute of Chicago, 2015
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Henry B. Betts Innovation AwardRehabilitation Institute of Chicago, 2012
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Sarah Baskin Award for Excellence in ResearchRehabilitation Institute of Chicago, 2011 - 2013
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Fritz Krauth Memorial AwardParalyzed Veterans of America, 2008
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President's Certificate of Excellence (4.00 GPA)University of Florida, 2004 - 2008
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Fredrick Family Scholarship for Excellence in Teaching & ResearchUniversity of Florida, 2005
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Outstanding Teaching Assistant AwardUniversity of Florida, 2004 - 2005
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Sigma Phi Academic Achievement AwardGeorgia State University, 2001 - 2003
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SRM Academic Achievement AwardSRM Medical University, 1997 - 2000
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UNICEF Youth of the Town Award1996
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Ellen Black Scholarship for Excellence in Teaching & Research2005
Professional Affiliations
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MemberAmerican College of Sports Medicine, 2003 - Present
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MemberAmerican Physical Therapy Association, 2004 - Present
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MemberAmerican Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, 2010 - Present
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MemberAmerican Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, 2010 - Present
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MemberInternational Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, 2012 - Present
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MemberAmerican Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2012 - Present
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MemberRehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA), 2012 - Present
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MemberInternational Society for Prosthetics & Orthotics, 2012 - Present
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Founding MemberRiver Forest Kiwanis Club, 2014 - Present
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MemberAmerican Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine , 2014 - Present
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Director of Global OutreachWearable Robotics Organization, 2015 - Present
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Organizational ChairWeRob Conference, 2016 - Present
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Organizational Chair, ICORR, RehabWeek2019 - Present
Research Interests
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Clinical Outcomes Research in Rehabilitation Robotics, Prosthetics, and Orthotics
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Wearable Sensing Research in Rehabilitation Medicine
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Home Monitoring Research for People with Disabilities
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Clinical Trials in Rehabilitation Technology
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Quantitative Outcome Measures
Current Grant Support
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Max Näder Center GrantConducting rehabilitation technologies outcomes research to develop and execute both investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored research in prosthetics, rehabilitation robotics, and other adaptive technologies. Role: Principal Investigator, 2015 - 2020
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NIH R44 Fast-Track OmnibusEnvironmental Imaging and Control for Exoskeletons to Improve Safety and Mobility. Role: Co-Principal Investigator, 2016 - 2020
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NIDILRR SCI Midwest Regional Model Systems2016 - 2021
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NIH R01Development of a Modular Soft Exosuit Platform Suitable for Community-Based Neurorehabilitation. Role: Co-Investigator, 2017 - 2022
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AbilityLab Research FoundationHigh-resolution in-patient stroke monitoring using flexible wearable sensors. Role: Principal Investigator, 2017 - 2022
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NIDILRR Spinal Cord Injury Model SystemsA Multi-Center Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Intermittent Hypoxia Therapy in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury. Role: Co-Investigator, 2017 - 2022
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Department of DefensePersonalized Mobility Interventions Using Smart Sensor Resources for Lower Limb Prostheses Users. Role: Principal Investigator, 2018 - 2023
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Julius N Frankel FoundationLocomotor function following transcutaneous electrical spinal cord stimulation in individuals with chronic hemiplegic stroke. Role: Co-Principal Investigator, 2018 - 2021
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B-TemiaOpen-Label, Prospective, Single Arm Study Assessing the Safety of a Powered Dermoskeleton (Keeogo™) in Providing Abmulation Assistance During Rehabilitative Mobility Training in Stroke Patients. Role: Principal Investigator, 2018 - 2020
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NIDILRR Technology to Evaluate and Advance Manipulation and Mobility (TEAMM)Wearable airbag technology to mitigate falls in individuals with stroke & Robotic exoskeleton to improve mobility function in children with CP. Role: Center Grant Co-Investigator, 2018 - 2023
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NIDILRR RERC: Collaborative Machines Enhancing Therapies (COMET)User-specific variable assistance and resistance to improve functional mobility using soft exosuit in acute inpatient stroke rehabilitation. Role: Center Grant Co-Investigator, 2018 - 2023
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Michael J. Fox FoundationUsing smartwatch data to estimate MDS-UPDRS in the clinic. Role: Principal Investigator, 2018 - 2020
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Samsung CorporationEffect on Functional Walking Ability Following Gait, Balance, and Functional Mobility Training Using the Gait Enhancing and Motivating System - Hip (GEMS-H) in sub-acute and chronic stroke. Role: Principal Investigator, 2019 - 2020
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Michael J. Fox FoundationUsing smartwatch and video camera data to estimate MDS-UPDRS at home and in the community. Role: Principal Investigator, 2019 - 2021
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OttobockImpact of C-Brace on functional outcomes in individuals with spinal cord injury compared to standard of care. Role: Principal Investigator, 2019 - 2022
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MEDRhythms CorporationPost-stroke walking speed and community ambulation conversion, a pivotal study (clinical trial). Role: Site Principal Investigator, 2019 - 2020
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NIDILRR RERCSensor-based technologies to measure impairment after stroke. Role: Co-Principal Investigator, 2019 - 2024
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Abbvie Inc.A pilot study investigation to test validity and to identify the optimal parameters for upper extremity surface EMG using MC10 Biostamp sensors in individuals with cervical spinal cord injury. Role: Principal Investigator, 2020
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Honda R&DSafety and Usability Assessment of the Honda Walking Assist Device (HWA) for Personal Use in Home and Community Environments. Role: Principal Investigator, 2020 - 2021
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NIH R01Sleep of in-patients: Empowering Staff to Act (SIESTA) for Acute Stroke Rehabilitation. Role: Co-Principal Investigator, 2020 - 2024
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Ryan Family FoundationEarly Detection and Therapeutic Improvement of Atypical Motor Behavior in Children. Role: Co-Investigator, 2020 - 2024
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NIH R01The STRONG Study (The Stroke, sTress, RehabilitatiON, and Genetics Study). Role: Co-Investigator
Work History
- 2018 - PresentDirector & Business Development Officer, Office of Translational Research
- 2010 - presentDirector, Max Näder Lab for Rehabilitation Technologies & Outcomes Research
- 2010 - 2016Assistant Professor Depts. of PM&R, PT&HMS, MSS Northwestern University, IL
- 2016 - PresentAssociate Professor Depts. of PM&R, PT&HMS, MSS Northwestern University, IL
- 2010 - PresentResearch Scientist, Center for Bionic Medicine