Marc Doumit, University of Ottawa

Research

Human mobility assistive devices Linear and soft mechanical actuators Modeling and simulation of mobility assistive devices Passive walking assist exoskeletons

Latest papers

Soft pneumatic actuators for wearable systems: a structural classification and integration-oriented evaluation.
Progress in biomedical engineering (Bristol, England) · 2026 · senior author
Design, manufacturing, and testing of a novel omnidirectional soft sleeve actuator.
Scientific reports · 2026 · senior author
Design and evaluation of an offloading orthosis for medial knee osteoarthritis.
Medical engineering & physics · 2023 · senior author

All 8 publications

Latest funding

Development of wearable assistive technologies for human mobility
NSERC · 2020 · Principal investigator
$162,000
Study and development of an interface solution for mobility assistive devices
NSERC · 2016 · Principal investigator
$25,000
Modeling and validating the mechanical behavior of dental implants components
NSERC · 2015 · Principal investigator
$25,000

All 4 grants and awards

8 publications.

01

Soft pneumatic actuators for wearable systems: a structural classification and integration-oriented evaluation.

Bowness É, Doumit M

Progress in biomedical engineering (Bristol, England)2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1088/2516-1091/ae6d5e PMID: 42127985

02

Design, manufacturing, and testing of a novel omnidirectional soft sleeve actuator.

Abboodi M, Doumit M

Scientific reports2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-40604-5 PMID: 41714688

03

Design and evaluation of an offloading orthosis for medial knee osteoarthritis.

Imboden M, Séguin É, Doumit M

Medical engineering & physics2023Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2023.104063 PMID: 37985029

04

Study of human-machine physical interface for wearable mobility assist devices.

Levesque L, Doumit M

Medical engineering & physics2020Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2020.03.008 PMID: 32448680

05

Development of an unpowered ankle exoskeleton for walking assist.

Leclair J, Pardoel S, Helal A, Doumit M

Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology2020Senior author

DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2018.1494218 PMID: 30132353

06

Modelling a soft composite accumulator for human mobility assist devices.

Shaheen R, Doumit M

Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials2018Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2018.01.029 PMID: 29414479

07

Design and characterization of a hyperelastic tubular soft composite.

Shaheen R, Doumit M, Helal A

Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials2017

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.07.031 PMID: 28756283

08

The Biomechanics and Optimization of the Needle-Syringe System for Injecting Triamcinolone Acetonide into Keloids.

Vo A, Doumit M, Rockwell G

Journal of medical engineering2016

DOI: 10.1155/2016/5162394 PMID: 27843936

Development of wearable assistive technologies for human mobility

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Doumit, Marc

Keywords: human mobility assistive devices; passive walking assist exoskeletons; linear and soft mechanical actuators; modeling and simulation of mobility assistive devices

$162,000

Study and development of an interface solution for mobility assistive devices

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Doumit, Marc

$25,000

Modeling and validating the mechanical behavior of dental implants components

Principal investigatorNSERC2015Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Doumit, Marc

$25,000

Lower Limb Assistive Devices

Principal investigatorNSERC2014Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Doumit, Marc

$138,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Human mobility assistive devices Dear Professor Doumit, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Soft pneumatic actuators for wearable systems: a structural classification and integration-oriented evaluation." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Development of wearable assistive technologies for human mobility" (2020), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]