Professional Summary
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering: August 2023-Present
Google Scholar Profile
Research goal: Empower independent living via assistive technology and rehabilitation robotics
Education
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering: Cleveland State University 2020
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering: University of Notre Dame 2013
Research and Practice Interests
Biomechanics
Engineering
Robotics
Assistive Technology
Rehabilitation
Positions and Work Experience
2021 -2023 Postdoctoral Scholar, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
2013 -2015 Controls Engineer, Cummins Inc, Columbus, IN
Research Support
Grant: #No. 3207 Investigators:Burdette, Aaron; Heasley, Victoria; Wolf, Derek 01-01-2025 -12-31-2026 Paralyzed Veterans of America COOPERATIVE DESIGN OF A USER-FRIENDLY FES-INTEGRATED PASSIVE EXO TO RESTORE GRASPING ABILITY IN INDIVIDUALS WITH SCI/D Role:PI 199797.00 Hold Level:Non Profit
Publications
Peer Reviewed Publications
Teater, Rachel H; Wolf, Derek N; McDonald, Kirsty A; Zelik, Karl E (2023. ) Unilateral transtibial prosthesis users load their intact limb more than their prosthetic limb during sit-to-stand, squatting, and lifting.Clinical biomechanics (Bristol, Avon), , 108 ,106041 More Information
Ziemnicki, David M; McDonald, Kirsty A; Wolf, Derek N; Molitor, Stephanie L; Egolf, Jeremiah B; Gupta, Mohh; Zelik, Karl E (2023. ) Combining an Artificial Gastrocnemius and Powered Ankle Prosthesis: Effects on Transtibial Prosthesis User Gait.Journal of biomechanical engineering, , 145 (6 ) , More Information
Wolf, Derek N; van den Bogert, Antonie J; Schearer, Eric M (2023. ) Data-Driven Dynamic Motion Planning for Practical FES-Controlled Reaching Motions in Spinal Cord Injury.IEEE transactions on neural systems and rehabilitation engineering : a publication of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, , 31 ,2246-2256 More Information
Schearer, Eric M; Wolf, Derek N (2020. ) Predicting functional force production capabilities of upper extremity functional electrical stimulation neuroprostheses: a proof of concept study.Journal of neural engineering, , 17 (1 ) ,016051 More Information
Wolf, Derek N; Schearer, Eric M (2019. ) Developing a Quasi-Static Controller for a Paralyzed Human Arm: A Simulation Study.IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings], , 2019 ,1153-1158 More Information
Wolf, Derek N; Schearer, Eric M (2018. ) Holding Static Arm Configurations With Functional Electrical Stimulation: A Case Study.IEEE transactions on neural systems and rehabilitation engineering : a publication of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, , 26 (10 ) ,2044-2052 More Information
Wolf, Derek N; Schearer, Eric M (2017. ) Evaluating an open-loop functional electrical stimulation controller for holding the shoulder and elbow configuration of a paralyzed arm.IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings], , 2017 ,789-794 More Information