Kyle Embry, 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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Kyle Embry, PhD, is a Team Scientist II within the Max Näder Center for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Research at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, and a Research Assistant Professor at Northwestern University in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
His current research is focused on using machine learning algorithms both to develop protective wearable devices and as predictive tools to aid with clinical decision making. His career objective is to utilize classical and machine-learning algorithms to empower wearable devices that improve and protect human mobility, independence and healthy longevity.
Location
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
355 E. Erie St.
Chicago, IL 60611
Education & Training
Credential
Honors & Awards
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1st Place, Three Minute Thesis Competition2019
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Excellence in Education Doctoral Fellowship2015
Research Interests
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Wearable Robotics
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Machine Learning
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Optimization
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Dynamic Systems & Control
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Outcomes Research