Thomas Uchida, University of Ottawa

Research

assistive device biomechanics exoskeleton human movement modelling and simulation musculoskeletal dynamics neuromuscular control optimization

Latest funding

Vibrotactile Stimulation for Treatment of Parkinson's Disease: Mathematical Modelling and Experimental Validation
SSHRC · 2023 · Principal investigator
$250,000
Simulation-guided design of wearable assistive devices for improving human mobility
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$189,000
Simulation-guided design of wearable assistive devices for improving human mobility
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$12,500

All 3 grants and awards

Vibrotactile Stimulation for Treatment of Parkinson's Disease: Mathematical Modelling and Experimental Validation

Principal investigatorSSHRC2023New Frontiers in Research Fund - Exploration

Principal investigators: Uchida, Thomas

Keywords: mathematical modelling; optimal control; Parkinson's disease; time-delay system; tremor; wearable technology

$250,000

Simulation-guided design of wearable assistive devices for improving human mobility

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Uchida, Thomas

Keywords: biomechanics; human movement; musculoskeletal dynamics; neuromuscular control; modelling and simulation; simulation-guided design; assistive device; exoskeleton; parameter identification; optimization

$189,000

Simulation-guided design of wearable assistive devices for improving human mobility

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Uchida, Thomas

$12,500

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: assistive device Dear Professor Uchida, 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]. Your research on assistive device 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 SSHRC-funded project "Vibrotactile Stimulation for Treatment of Parkinson's Disease: Mathematical Modelling and Experimental Validation" (2023), 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]