Kyle Embry

Kyle Embry, PhD

Team Scientist II

About Me

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

    Education

    Credential

    2014 - 2020
    University of Texas at Dallas, PhD, Mechanical Engineering
    2010 - 2014
    Missouri University of Science & Technology, BS, Mechanical Engineering

Honors & Awards

  • 1st Place, Three Minute Thesis Competition
    2019
  • Excellence in Education Doctoral Fellowship
    2015

Research Interests

  • Wearable Robotics
  • Machine Learning
  • Optimization
  • Dynamic Systems & Control
  • Outcomes Research

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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