This expert has over 26 years of mechanical engineering experience. He holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and is currently a professor of mechanical engineering at a top 10 engineering university. He has published over one hundred fifty articles on robotics, human machine systems, control sciences, artificial locomotion, assist devices and mechatronics. He is the holder of fourteen pertinent patents. His current research interests include: human-machine systems, robotics, control systems, mechatronics, machine design, orthoses, prostheses, bioengineering, and power and propulsion.