Previous Graduate Students

Michelle Riffitts, PT, DPT, MS, 2023

  • After HMBL: Pursuing Employment

Zachary Wilson, MS, PhD, 2023

  • Utilizing Wearable NIRS Technology for Monitoring Muscle Oxygenation At Home During Physical Activities of Different Intensities
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh

Julie Rekant, PT, DPT, PhD, 2023

  • The Relationship Between Physical Activity Level and Movement Quality in Aging Adults with Obesity
  • After HMBL: Postdoctoral Fellow, Baltimore VA

Sharanya Ganesh, BS, 2023

  • After HMBL: Pursuing Employment

Jordan Barzensky, MS, 2022

  • After HMBL: MSA

Sarah Hemler, PhD, 2021

  • Mechanics and Assessment of Shoe Tread Wear - Replacement Strategies for Preventing Slips
  • After HMBL: University of Geneva, Switzerland

Stephanie Wiltman, PhD, 2020

  • Using Objective Methods to Measure the Underlying Mechanisms of Discomfort During Prolonged Standing
  • After HMBL: Bold Insight

Erika Pliner, PhD, 2020

  • Factors Contributing to Ladder Falls and Broader Impacts on Safety and Biomechanics
  • After HMBL: Neuroscience Research Australia

Zach Merrill, PhD, 2019

  • Impact of Age and Obesity on Anthropometry
  • After HMBL: Pittsburgh Biomechanics

Arian Iraqi, PhD, 2018

  • Prediction of slipping accidents using biomechanical and traction analysis of footwear outsole design
  • After HMBL: Insight Data Science

Peyvand Moghaddam, PhD, 2018

  • Computational Models for Predicting Shoe Friction and Wear
  • After HMBL: Amgen

Caitlin O'Connell, PhD, 2017

  • Multisensory integration relevant for balance and gait in patients with glaucoma
  • After HMBL: East Carolina University

Justin Haney, MS, 2014

  • Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy in the Evaluation of Standing Fatigue
  • After HMBL: Creighton University

Allison Luther, MS, 2013

  • Gait Analysis Methods for Assessing Fall Risk in Older Adults with Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation
  • After HMBL: Biomet, Orthopedics division

Alison Sukits, MS, 2011

  • The Effects of Anticholinergic Drugs and White Matter Hyperintensities on Balance and Gait
  • After HMBL: Salus University, PA-C

Jennica Roche, MS, 2011

  • Gait Variability, Stability, and Smoothness; Postural Control and Attention in the Elderly; NIH Toolbox Balance Assessment
  • After HMBL: NIOSH

Brooke Coley, PhD, 2010

  • Adaptive Postural Strategies: Impact of Aging

Dan Steed, MS, 2009

  • Locomoter Responses to Galvanic Stimulation of the Vestibular System in Humans
  • After HMBL: ALUNG Technologies

Kurt Beschorner, PhD, 2008

  • Development of a Computational Model for Shoe-Floor-Contaminant Friction
  • After HMBL: Assistant Professor, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Sarah Wyszomierski, MS, 2008

  • The Relationship Between Knee Strength Capabilities, Postural Control and Slip Severity
  • After HMBL: Evaheart Medical USA, Inc

Peter Sandrian, MS, 2007

  • Arm Movements During Slipping
  • After HMBL: Daedalus Excel

Brian Moyer, PhD, 2006

  • Slip and Fall Risks: Pre-Slip Gait Contributions and Post-Slip Response Effects
  • After HMBL: Crossroads Consulting, LLC

Mark Musolino, PhD, 2006

  • Postural Sway and Sway-adaptation During Exposure to Optic Flow: The Effect of Stimulus Periodicity and Concurrent Cognitive Tasks
  • After HMBL: Crossroads Consulting, LLC

Sarah Margerum, MS, 2005

  • Center of Mass Dynamics and Slip Severity
  • After HMBL: Lockheed Martin

April Chambers, MS, 2005

  • Slip-Related Muscle Activation Patterns of the Stance Leg During Gait
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh, PhD

 

Previous Faculty and Staff

Mahiyar Nasarwanji, PhD

  • Visiting Faculty Lecturer, 2019-2020
  • After HMBL: NIOSH

John Goté, MS

  • Research Assistant, 2018-2019
  • After HMBL: Eastern Virginia Medical School, MD

Arnab Chanda, PhD

  • Postdoctoral Associate, 2018-2019
  • After HMBL: Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi

Aaron Ledgerwood, BS

  • Research Engineer, 2012-2014
  • After HMBL: NIOSH

Dave McGurl, BS

  • Laboratory Technician, 2008-2009
  • After HMBL: FDA

Chip Wade, PhD

  • Post Doctoral Research Fellow, 2004-2005
  • After HMBL: Assistant Professor, Biomechanics, University of Mississippi

 

Previous Undergraduate Students

Leslie George

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2024
  • After HMBL: Pursuing Employment

Elizabeth Ibata-Arens

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2024
  • After HMBL: Northwestern University M.S. Prosthetics and Orthotics

Cameron Kiebort

  • B.S. Industrial Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2025
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Industrial Engineering

Kshitija Koli

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2025
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Vaani Bansal

  • B.S. Industrial Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2025
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Industrial Engineering

Matthew McDonough

  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2023
  • After HMBL: Naval Nuclear Laboratory

Dan Methven

  • B.S. Exercise Science, University of Pittsburgh, 2023
  • After HMBL: Palmer College of Chiropractic, DC

Emma Lynch

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2024
  • After HMBL: Philips Respironics

Bridget Cahir

  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2023
  • After HMBL: Valco Industries, Inc.

Drew Deffenbaugh

  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2025
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Noah Rick

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2024
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Heather Shannon

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2023
  • After HMBL: Pursuing Employment

Francine Leung

  • B.S. Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, 2023
  • After HMBL: Loughborough University, PhD

Olivia Porcello

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2023
  • After HMBL: Pursuing Employment

Kassidy Felsinger

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2025
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Camilo Rodriguez Rozas

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2024
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Isaiah Johnston

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2022
  • After HMBL: Pursuing Employment

Henry Ing

  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2024
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh, MS

Oscar Oliva

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2022
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Claire Tushak

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2022
  • After HMBL: Bold Insight

Chris Deschler

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2022
  • After HMBL: University of Pennsylvania, MS

Marcel Oliart

  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2022
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh, DPT, PhD

Ethan Markowski

  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2022
  • After HMBL: CACI

Michelle Tsizhovkin

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2022
  • After HMBL: Center for Breakthrough Medicines

Jason Weger

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2022
  • After HMBL: Pursuing Employment

Emily Zuris

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2022
  • After HMBL: NxStage Medical, Inc.

Rosh Bharthi

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2021
  • After HMBL: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Klaire Dickey

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2021
  • After HMBL: Cook Medical

Emily Meehan

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2021
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Jami Stuckey

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2022
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Yulia Yatsenko

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2023
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Tim Snyder

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2020
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Joe Sukinik

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2021
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Austin Cook 

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2021
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Paul Walter

  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2020
  • After HMBL: ABB

Patrick Bohse

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2020
  • After HMBL: Skinap Therapeutics

Sagar Sharma

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2022
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Seth Strayer

  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2019
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh, PhD

Connor Wurst

  • B.S. Industrial Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2019
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Industrial Engineering

Ellen Martin

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2019
  • After HMBL: CNA

Bridget Moyer

  • B.S. Materials Science & Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2019
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Materials Science & Engineering

Bridget Wagner

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2019
  • After HMBL: MSA

Johanna Siegel

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2020
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Jessica Sider

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2019
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh M.S. Prosthetics and Orthotics

Ben Rarrick

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2019
  • B.S. Computer Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2019
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S Bioengineering and B.S. Computer Engineering 

Grace Hobayan

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2020
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Hannah Fischer

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2018
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering, 

Ken Pechtl

  • B.S. Rehabilitation Science, University of Pittsburgh, 2018
  • After HMBL: UPMC

Vani Sundaram

  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2017
  • After HMBL: University of Colorado Boulder, PhD

Aiden Reuter

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2018
  • After HMBL: UPMC

Grace Bova

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2018
  • After HMBL: Deloitte

Elizabeth Bottorff

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2018
  • After HMBL: University of Michigan

Michael Limbacher

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2019
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

John Driggers

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2019
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Taylor Jones

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2017
  • After HMBL: Thomas Jefferson University, MD

Christen Kraemer

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2017
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh

Danielle Charbonneau

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2019
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Praveen Vulimiri

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2017
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Rushil Shah

  • B.S. Industrial Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2018
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Industrial Engineering

Mitch Clough

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2016
  • After HMBL: Boston University

Meredith Meyer

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2017
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Arjun Acharya

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2017
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Molly Knewtson

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2016
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Ryan Le Grand

  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2016
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Iman Benbourenane

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2016
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Eric Weston

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2015
  • After HMBL: Ohio State University

Joanie Guyer

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2015
  • After HMBL: Deloitte

Chris Siviy

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2014
  • After HMBL: Harvard University

Devon Albert

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2014
  • After HMBL: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University & Wake Forest University, PhD Biomedical Engineering

Raymond Van Ham

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2014
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh Medical School

Grace Owens

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2014
  • After HMBL: ZOLL

Alicia Kolling

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2014
  • After HMBL: King's College, PA-C

Zach Merrill

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2013
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh, PhD Bioengineering

Becca Gerth

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2013
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh, PhD Bioengineering, Neural Engineering Concentration

Suyesh Acharya

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2013
  • After HMBL: Regulatory and Quality Solutions, Pittsburgh

Sean Moore

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2014
  • B.A. Neuroscience, University of Pittsburgh, 2014
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering, Neuroscience

Cameron Jones

  • B.A. Biology, University of Pittsburgh, 2014
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.A. Biology, Chemistry

Jenna Dziki

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2014
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Mageena O'Loughlin

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2013
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Erica Parise

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2012
  • After HMBL: Thomas Jefferson University, DPT

Aaron Ledgerwood

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2012
  • After HMBL: Human Movement and Balance Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh

Justin Haney

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2012
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh, MS

Stephen Holland

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2012
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Jessica Huynh

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2012
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Blair Sutter

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2012
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh B.S. Bioengineering

Meredith Hanrahan

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2011
  • After HMBL: Eaton Corporation

Alexis Opp

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2011
  • After HMBL: II-VI Inc.

Loshna Krishnan

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2011
  • After HMBL: Small Bone Innovations, LLC

Wilshaw Stevens, Jr.

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2010
  • After HMBL: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

Betsy Timcho

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2010
  • B.S. Mathematics, University of Pittsburgh, 2010
  • After HMBL: Human Rehabilitation and Neural Engineering Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh

Leah Enders

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2009
  • After HMBL: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, MS

Ryan McGowan

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2009
  • After HMBL: FDA

Jenna Montgomery

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2009
  • After HMBL: Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Caitlin Moore

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2009
  • After HMBL: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, MS

Jennica Roche

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2009
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh, MS

Alison Sukits

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2009
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh, MS

Adrienne Belasco

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2008
  • After HMBL: Georgetown Medical School

Kristen Berger

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2008
  • After HMBL: Medrad

Laura Killian

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2008
  • After HMBL: K2M, Inc

Amy McCarty

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2008
  • After HMBL: Illinois Institute of Technology, PhD

Dave McGurl

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2008
  • After HMBL: Human Movement and Balance Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh

Dan Steed

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2008
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh, MS

Steve Huppman

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2007
  • After HMBL: MEI Technologies

LaDahvia Flournoy

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2007
  • After HMBL: Chart Industries

Scott Breloff

  • B.S. Physics, University of Pittsburgh, 2006
  • After HMBL: University of Mississippi, MS; University of of Oregon, PhD

Sarah Wyszomierski

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2006
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh, MS

Amy McNeal

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2006
  • After HMBL: Vicon Motion Systems and Peak Performance Inc.

Joe McFerron

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2005
  • After HMBL: West Virginia University, MS; Crossroads Consulting, LLC

James Cook

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2005
  • After HMBL: Medical Virtual Reality Center, UPMC

Katie Bieryla

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2004
  • After HMBL: Virginia Tech, MS/PhD; Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Bucknell University

Greg Frank

  • B.S. Physics, University of Pittsburgh, 2003
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh, MS; Neuro Kinetics, Inc

Cassandra Morrison

  • B.S. Industrial Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2003
  • After HMBL: University of Michigan, MS

April Chambers

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2003
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh, MS

Jarad Prinkey

  • B.S. Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2000
  • After HMBL: University of Pittsburgh, MS