Hossein Rouhani, PhD, PEng
Contact
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Dept
- hrouhani@ualberta.ca
- Phone
- (780) 492-8344
- Address
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10-368 Donadeo Innovation Centre For Engineering
9211-116 StEdmonton ABT6G 2H5
Overview
Area of Study / Keywords
Biomechanics And Biomedical Engineering Control Systems Sensors Human Mechanical Systems Mechanical Systems Mechatronics Dynamical Systems Automation And Robotics Musculoskeletal biomechanics Wearable technologies Neuroprosthesis design Biomedical instrumentation design Biomedical data processing Bio-feedback control systems Computational intelligence Postural balance and risk of falling assessment
About
Education:
- Postdoc. Fellowship, University of Toronto, 2015
- Postdoc. Fellowship, Swiss Federal Inst. of Tech. Lausanne (EPFL), 2011
- PhD, Biotechnology & Bioengineering, EPFL, 2010
- MSc, Mechanical Engineering, University of Tehran, 2005
- BSc, Mechanical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Tech., 2002
Awards/Honors:
- MaRS Spinal Cord Rehab Innovation Challenge prize sponsored by Praxis Spinal Cord Inst., 2020
- Swiss National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship (Advanced Postdoc Mobility), 2013
- Swiss National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship (Prospective Researchers), 2011
- Distinguished MSc Thesis at University of Tehran, 2006
Research
Research project: see Neuromuscular Control and Biomechanics Laboratory
Publications: see Neuromuscular Control and Biomechanics Laboratory
Teaching
- Applied Computational Intelligence for Engineers (MECE 694, Grad course)
- Assessment and Analysis of Biomechanical Motion (MECE 686, Grad course)
- Feedback Control Design of Dynamic Systems (MECE 420, Undergrad course)
- Mechanics of Machines (MECE 362, Undergrad course)
- Mechanical Engineering Lab I (MECE 301, Undergrad course)
- Undergrad capstone project advisor (MECE 460)
Announcements
Courses
MEC E 420 - Feedback Control Design of Dynamic Systems
Design of linear feedback control systems for command-following error, stability, and dynamic response specifications. PID, Root-locus, frequency response and design techniques. An introduction to structural design limitations. Examples emphasizing Mechanical Engineering systems. Some use of computer aided design with MATLAB/Simulink. Controls Lab - control of mechanical systems. Prerequisites: MEC E 390. Credit can only be granted for one of MEC E 420, ECE 362, CH E 448.