{"id":227,"date":"2021-10-20T16:59:17","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T20:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cecas.clemson.edu\/ergo\/?page_id=227"},"modified":"2025-08-08T14:02:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T18:02:18","slug":"past-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cecas.clemson.edu\/ergo\/past-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Past Students and Post Docs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Former Postdoctoral Researchers<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Garret Burks<\/strong> (2021)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His primary research interests related to the use of simulation-based musculoskeletal modeling tools in the design and assessment of assistive devices.

NIH Post Doc, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica Aviles<\/strong> (2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica has specialized in analyzing human performance outside of traditional laboratory settings, balance training among older adults in retirement communities, assessed lower limb amputee gait on various complex terrains, and analyzed the performance of low-cost prosthetic knee joints for developing countries.

Her research focuses on investigating the use of powered and passive exoskeleton devices for rehabilitation purposes to improve an individual\u2019s mobility and quality of life.

Assistance Professor, Clemson University, Clemson, SC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dechristian Franca Barbieri<\/strong> (2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.S. in Physical Therapy \u2013 Uri Campus de Erechim RS, Brazil (2006 to 2011)
M.S. in Physical Therapy \u2013 Federal University of Sao Carlos SP, Brazil (2011 to 2013)
Ph.D. in Physical Therapy \u2013 Federal University of Sao Carlos SP, Brazil (2013 to 2017)
Postdoctoral in Physical Therapy \u2013 Federal University of Sao Carlos SP, Brazil (2019 to 2021)
Internship periods at Gavle University, Sweden (from Sept to Nov 2012), and at Virginia Tech, US (Jan to Nov 2016).

Dechristian started working as a postdoctoral researcher in the BEST lab in January 2022.
Dechristian has specialized in analyzing posture, muscular activity, body composition and physical activity of office workers. He also has experience in interventions in the real work environment to prevent musculoskeletal symptoms in this population. His current research focuses on the evaluation and implementation of the exoskeleton in the context of healthcare workers, to bring clarity if this wearable technology can help to reduce musculoskeletal problems.

Research Assistant Professor, Clemson University, Clemson, SC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jangho Park <\/strong>(2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JangHo has specialized in analyzing human postural control and balance when using augmenting technology such as exoskeletons. His current research focuses on developing a modeling approach to predict the biomechanical consequences of utilizing exoskeletons. Additionally, he has broad interest in improving exoskeleton design and guiding in the industrial application of exoskeletons for diverse use-cases.

Outside of the lab, JangHo enjoys cooking, reading books, and playing golf.


Assistant professor, ISE, Texas A&M, College Station, TX<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Former Ph.D. Students<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sophia Ulman<\/strong> (2021, ISE)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGait variability for predicting individual performance in military-relevant tasks”<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Assistant Director, Movement Science Lab, Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, Frisco, TX<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jangho Park<\/strong> (2021, ISE)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

“Assessing the effects of exoskeleton use on balance and postural stability”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Post Doc, Clemson University, Clemson, SC<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Satyajit Upasani<\/strong> (2023, ISE) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCharacterizing Mental Workload in Physical Human Robot Interaction Using Eye-Tracking Measures”<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UX Researcher at Bold Insight, Chicago, IL<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hanjun Park (2025, ISE)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

He earned his PhD degree from V.Tech on August 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email: hanj321@vt.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Former Master’s Students<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Youngjae Lee<\/strong> (2019)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEffects of Fall Technique Training on Impact Forces when Falling from Standing\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ph.D. Student, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Denean M. Kelson<\/strong> (2018)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMuscle Activation Patterns and Chronic Neck-Shoulder Pain in Computer Work\u201d<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ph.D. Student, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Xu Duan<\/strong> (2017)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>“Influence of Gender and Obesity on Motor Performance, Neuromuscular Control and Endurance in Older Adults”<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior Ergonomist, Tesla Motors<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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