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Rahul Soangra

Lab Director from Chapman University

Assistant Professor of Department of Physical Therapy at Chapman University. He investigates the use of sensor based technological systems for enriched rehabilitation in clinical and at home for patients with musculoskeletal and neurological problems. 

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Current Lab Members

Michael Shiraishi
Michael Shiraishi
(Research Assistant, Chapman University)
Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, 2019, Gonzaga University Research Interests: Artificial intelligence (AI), biomechanics, robotics and medical devices.
Liora Mayats Alpay
Liora Mayats Alpay
(Research Assistant, Chapman University)
Education: Ph.D. in Computational and Data Science at Chapman University Research Interests: Artificial Intelligence, Signals and Image Processing, Computer Vision
Seif El Askary
Seif El Askary
(Research Assistant, Chapman University)
Education: Chapman University, Class of 2027, Health Science Major, Law and Liberal Arts minor Research Interests: Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, Healthcare Analytics, Healthcare Technology
Gerardo Escoto
Gerardo Escoto
(Research Assistant, California State University Long Beach)
Education: 2nd year Honors student at CSULB Research Interests: Technology and software development in the healthcare system
Areef Hossain
Areef Hossain
(Research Assistant, California State University Long Beach)
Education: 2nd year Computer Science major at CSULB Research Interests: Machine Learning and Software Engineering.
Amira Muthalip
Amira Muthalip
(Research Assistant, Chapman University)
Education: 1st year Computer Science major at CSULB Research Interests: Artificial intelligence (AI), and Virtual Reality

Alumni Lab Members

Mira Ananthanarayanan
Mira Ananthanarayanan
(Research Assistant, Chapman University)
Education: Health Science and Nutrition, Chapman University Research Interests: Anatomy and Kinesiolog
Michael Pollind
Michael Pollind
(Research Assistant, Chapman University)
Education: BS Computer Science from Chapman University Research Interests: Digital Signal Processing, Circuit Board Design, and Machine Learning
Harbir Bhatti
Harbir Bhatti
Norah Nyangau (Research Assistant, Chapman University)
Research Interests: Analyzing an improving everyday lives of patients Hobbies: Playing and watching basketball, hanging out with friends, reading, and making art
Christine St. Clair
Christine St. Clair
(Research Assistant, Chapman University)
Education: Health Science, Chapman University Research Interests: Anatomy and Kinesiology
Alexis Rivera
Alexis Rivera
(Research Assistant, Chapman University)
Education: Psychology and Sociology Research Interests: Hospice care, cultural identity, deviance and ethical behavior, psychological wellbeing, and healthcare management
Christopher Hoang
Christopher Hoang
(Research Assistant, Chapman University)
Education: Biological Sciences with an emphasis on Human Molecular Biology, Chapman University Research Interests: Biomechanics, Muscle Physiology, Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Machine Learning, Geriatrics and Palliative Care
Devin Ghidella
Devin Ghidella
(Research Assistant, Chapman University)
Education: Psychology and Neuroscience, Cal State University Long Beach Research Interests: Biomechanics
Sharon Kim
Sharon Kim
(Research Assistant, Chapman University)
Education: B.S. Applied Mathematics, UC San Diego & M.S. in Computational and Data Sciences, Chapman University Research Interests: How data science and machine learning are used to analyze human movement and assess quality of life
Shannon Toy
Shannon Toy
(Research Assistant, Chapman University)
Education: Health Science major & Nutrition minor, Chapman University Research Interests: Studying the relationship between muscle fatigue, motor neurons, and gait patterns
Henry Do
Henry Do
(Research Assistant, California State University Long Beach)
Education: Integrative Biology (Human Biology Concentration), UC Merced Research Interests: Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Inertial Sensors, Biomechanics, Robotic Prosthetics, and Data Visualization
Yun Tang
Yun Tang
(Research Assistant, California State University Long Beach)
Education: M.S. Mechanical Engineering, California State University of Long Beach Research Interests: Analyzing activities of daily living of toe walkers, older Adults, and stroke patients
Tiffany Lubrino
Tiffany Lubrino
(Research Assistant, California State University Long Beach)
Education: Health Science major & Pre-Medicine emphasis, Chapman University Current Job: Intern at Hoag Hospital Woodbridge as a shadow for family practice and urgent care, and a certified pharmacy technician for Walmart pharmacy
Nate Addonizio
Nate Addonizio
(Research Assistant, Chapman University)Norah Nyangau (Research Assistant, Chapman University)
Education: Undergraduate Health Sciences, Chapman University Current Job: Working as a supplemental instructor for the Human Physiology course under Dr. Frank Frisch
Kenna Dougherty
Kenna Dougherty
(Research Assistant, Chapman University)
Education: Pre-Health Post Baccalaureate Program, Chapman University Research Interests: Palliative Care, Mental Health and Well-Being, Stroke Rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, Therapeutic Effects of Yoga
Norah Nyangau
Norah Nyangau
(Research Assistant, Chapman University)
Education: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering at California State University, Long Beach Research Interests: Human Body Movement, Rehabilitation, Biomechanics, Prosthetic/Artificial Limbs

Lab Members