Alaa A. Ahmed

  • Professor
  • Biomedical, Robotics and Systems Design
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Office Location: ECES 142
Lab Location: ECSL 1B19

Research Interests

鈥婤iomechanics, Neural Control of Movement, Motor Learning and Decision Making, Neurobaby直播apps

Ahmed's research focuses on understanding how the brain controls movement. She uses a neurobaby直播app approach that combines techniques from neuroscience, baby直播apps, psychology and engineering to investigate the costs and constraints underlying human sensorimotor decision-making, learning, and control. Dr. Ahmed is the recipient of an NSF CAREER Award and a DARPA Young Faculty Award presented to 鈥渞ising research stars in junior baby直播app positions at U.S. academic institutions鈥. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Wired, Time, PBS, and other national and international media outlets.