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Hossein Rouhani
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Research
Latest papers
Insights from In-Field Applications of Back-Support Exoskeletons in the Construction Industry: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions.
IISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors · 2026
A Novel Approach to Assessing Ice Skating Sprint Performance Using Wearable Sensors.
Annals of biomedical engineering · 2026 · senior author
Reorganization of fractal gait dynamics by auditory cueing with scale-dependent control.
Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985) · 2026
Latest funding
- $4,000,000
Co-designing a Smartwear Revolution: Augmenting Mobility, Independence, and Ability through Transformative Clothing Technology
SSHRC · 2024 · Co-investigator
- $249,999
A framework for assessment of impact of exoskeletons on safety and performance of construction workers
NSERC · 2021 · Principal investigator
- $1,050,000
An interdisciplinary training program for sensory-motor adaptive rehabilitation technologies (SMART)
NSERC · 2021 · Co-investigator
63 publications.
Insights from In-Field Applications of Back-Support Exoskeletons in the Construction Industry: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions.
Jasimi Zindashti N, Riahi N, Bonakdar A, Beltran Martinez K, Krell S, Craig G, Phillips C, Tavakoli M, Rouhani H, Golabchi A
A Novel Approach to Assessing Ice Skating Sprint Performance Using Wearable Sensors.
Khandan A, Fathian R, Chiu LZ, Carey JP, Rouhani H
Reorganization of fractal gait dynamics by auditory cueing with scale-dependent control.
Hirata K, Rouhani H, Marshall T, Abe MO, Nakazawa K, Nozaki D, Masani K
Navigation paradigms for non-invasive BCI-controlled wheelchairs: a systematic review.
Ukaegbu UF, Houshmand S, Hammond L, Adams K, Andersen J, Rouhani H
Brain-Computer Interface Games for Cognitive Assessment: A Scoping Review.
Alsubaie M, Alshammari S, Ahmed Y, Esmail S, Adams K, Rouhani H, Ríos Rincón A
Automated administration of medical oxygen using model predictive control incorporating real-time monitoring of breathing parameters.
Sabz M, Morozoff E, Rafl J, Martin AR, Rouhani H
Assessment of surgical proficiency based on evaluating muscle activity, bimanual muscle coordination, and fatigue susceptibility in simulated laparoscopic tasks.
Aghazadeh F, Zheng B, Tavakoli M, Rouhani H
Assessment of a Passive Exoskeleton for Neck and Lower Back Support: A Task Study on Muscle Activity and User Perceived Exertion.
Jasimi Zindashti N, Riahi N, Miller L, Tavakoli M, Rouhani H, Golabchi A
Spatiotemporal characteristics of eye-hand coordination among different skill levels in laparoscopic surgery.
Aghazadeh F, Zheng B, Tavakoli M, Rouhani H
Musculoskeletal Modeling of a Hinge-Type Back-Support Exoskeleton: A Simplified Approach for Practical Assessment.
Riahi N, Jasimi Zindashti N, Golabchi A, Tavakoli M, Rouhani H
Co-designing a Smartwear Revolution: Augmenting Mobility, Independence, and Ability through Transformative Clothing Technology
Principal investigators: Mushahwar, Vivian
A framework for assessment of impact of exoskeletons on safety and performance of construction workers
Principal investigators: Rouhani, Hossein H
Keywords: construction and maintenance; ergonomoic assessment; human-robot interaction; material-handling devices; multi-body dynamics; musculoskelet; robotics and automation; sensors and actuators; wearable technology; work-related injuries
An interdisciplinary training program for sensory-motor adaptive rehabilitation technologies (SMART)
Principal investigators: Hebert, Jacqueline JS
Keywords: adaptive devices; artificial intelligence; behavioural assessment; biomechanics; human factors; human machine interaction; neuroscience; rapid prototyping; rehabilitation devices; robotics
Wearable wireless technology for remote health monitoring of COVID-19 patients_x000d_ _x000d_
Principal investigators: Rouhani, Hossein
Lower-limb exoskeleton with functional electrical stimulation for developing hybrid control strategies for walking and balance
Principal investigators: TavakoliAfshari, SeyedMahdi
Modeling building performance using artificial intelligence: A collaborative research
Principal investigators: Rouhani, Hossein
Simulating environmental impacts on building envelopes using machine learning and advanced data analytics
Principal investigators: Rouhani, Hossein
Development of an instrumented testing device for body strength evaluation
Principal investigators: Rouhani, Hossein
In-field human motion monitoring for biomedical, ergonomics, and sports applications
Principal investigators: Rouhani, Hossein
Motion data management and pattern recognition for sensor-based e-health solutions
Principal investigators: Rouhani, Hossein
From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.
Frequent collaborators
- Mahdi Tavakoli and Hossein Rouhani: 14 shared papers
- Hossein Rouhani and Milad Nazarahari: 10 shared papers
- Kei Masani and Hossein Rouhani: 6 shared papers
- Mahdi Tavakoli and Chester Ho: 4 shared papers
- Chester Ho and Hossein Rouhani: 4 shared papers
- Lauren Beaupre and Hossein Rouhani: 1 shared paper
- Kei Masani and Chester Ho: 1 shared paper
- Physical Therapy
- Department of Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Co-authors at University of Alberta, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.
Mahdi Tavakoli
Electrical and Computer Engineering
14 shared papers, latest 2026
Milad Nazarahari
Department of Mechanical Engineering
10 shared papers, latest 2023
Kei Masani
Physical Therapy
6 shared papers, latest 2026
Chester Ho
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
4 shared papers, latest 2025
Lauren Beaupre
Physical Therapy
1 shared papers, latest 2023
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