Second year PhD student
at the University of Michigan
Hello! I am a PhD student in the Computer Science and Engineering
department at UM, focusing on human computer interaction for medical applications.
I study in the Interactive Sensing and Computing Lab under Alanson Sample.
For full CV and resume, please check my LinkedIn page.
The cool stuff
Properties of Neck Muscles
Investigating behavior of sternocleidomastoid neck muscles while individuals perform various tasks.
Luciani B.D, Desmet D.M., Alkayyali A.A., Leonardis, J.M. and Lipps D.B. (2018) Identifying the mechanical and neural properties of the sternocleidomastoid muscles. Journal of Applied Physiology. 8 Feb 2018. DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00892.2017
Neuromuscular Control of Shoulder
Investigating behavior of different shoulder muscle groups while individuals perform various tasks.
Leonardis, J.M., Alkayyali A.A., & Lipps D.B. Posture-Dependent Neuromuscular Contributions to Three-Dimensional Shoulder Stability. Journal of Neurophysiology. (1st revision resubmitted 12 November 2019).
Photochromic Applications
Investigating photochromic inks for applications in human computer interaction.
Feeding Programs and Devices
Investigating ways of improving feeding programs for children with disabilities.
Research Engineer
University of Michigan
Collected and analyzed shoulder and neck muscle EMG and ultrasound image data with MATLAB and Simulink to understand effects of breast, head, and neck cancer.
Software Engineer
Medtronic
Automated research and manufacturing systems using RFID, LabVIEW, and weighing scales with serial communication, while improving reliability and rate of production.
Research Engineer
Wayne State University
Developed a neck endurance testing system using LabVIEW and Arduino for use on healthy individuals and those with spinal cord injuries, as well as modeling gait.