Derek Wolf

Derek Nathaniel Wolf

Asst Professor

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

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