Dr. Kevin Englehart

Kevin Englehart

PhD, PEng | Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering

IEEE Fellow CAE Fellow Associate Dean, Graduate Studies

I am a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of New Brunswick, and currently serve as Associate Dean in the School of Graduate Studies. I conduct my research at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering. It lies at the intersection of machine learning, biomedical engineering, and human motor control, with a focus on developing intelligent systems that support rehabilitation and recovery. I work on technologies that use electromyography to control powered upper limb prostheses and human-machine interfaces, and feedback systems that enhance motor learning and neuroplasticity following traumatic injuries to the central nervous system. I am particularly interested in how feedback mechanisms can improve both control and motor function recovery, and in modeling neural systems to better understand motor control and decode efferent pathway signals. I am committed to mentoring students who are passionate about applying engineering to improve lives.

Research Areas

Machine Learning for Rehabilitation

  • Powered upper limb prostheses
  • Electromyography and force myography

The Role of Feedback in Motor Learning

  • Feedback to enhance motor learning and prosthesis control
  • Feedback to enhance neuroplastic effect for recovery of motor function

Modeling of Neural Systems

  • EMG analysis for interpretation of motor control
  • Decoding information content in efferent pathways

Publications

My research focuses on biomedical engineering, rehabilitation, and signal processing. Explore my complete publication record through the links below.

Teaching

Contact Information

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Office Location

Institute of Biomedical Engineering
RN Scott Hall
25 Dineen Drive, UNB