Audu, Musa, Ph.D.

Research Statement

My research interests are in the areas of musculoskeletal computer modeling and its applications to human locomotion. I develop and solve large scale dynamic and static optimization problems that arise in the study of human locomotion. These include applications to the control of human bipedal standing and also control of seated postures for individuals with spinal cord injury and other balance disorders. The models I develop help other researchers and clinicians to resolve issues and get insights about the workings of the intact human central nervous system. This is all done without having to resort to time-consuming and often dangerous experiments with human subjects.

Professional Affiliations

• Investigator, Cleveland FES Center
• Principal Research Associate, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

Publications (Select)

• Lambrecht JM, Audu ML, Triolo RJ, Kirsch RF. Musculoskeletal model of trunk and hips for development of seated-posture-control neuroprosthesis. J Rehabil Res Dev.2009;45(4):515-28. PubMed PMID:19882486.
• Kobetic R, To CS, Schnellenberger JR, Audu ML, Bulea TC, Gaudio R, Pinault G, Tashman S, Triolo RJ. Development of hybrid orthosis for standing, walking, and stair climbing after spinal cord injury. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2009;46(3):447-62. PubMed PMID:19675995.
• Gartman SJ, Audu ML, Kirsch RF, Triolo RJ. Selection of optimal muscle set for 16-channel standing neuroprosthesis. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2008;45(7):1007-17. PubMed PMID:19165690.
• Audu ML, Kirsch RF, Triolo RJ. Experimental verification of computational technique for determining ground reactions in human bipedal stance. J Biomech.2007;40(5):1115-24. Epub 2006 Jun 22. PubMed PMID:16797023.
  

Research Programs

• Computer Modeling and Control of Biomechanical Systems

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