Jimmy Abbas

Center Director and Associate Professor,

Center for Adaptive Neural Systems

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Long Bio

James Abbas is an associate professor and director of the Center for Adaptive Neural Systems in the School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU). His research interests are in applications of neural engineering techniques and technology in the area of medical rehabilitation. Current projects include the development and assessment of systems that use electrical stimulation for therapy after spinal cord injury, systems to restore sensory capabilities to individuals with limb loss, and techniques to improve sensorimotor function in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. He received his bachelor's degree in bioelectrical engineering from Brown University in Providence, RI and his master's degree and doctorate in biomedical engineering from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. At ASU, Dr. Abbas also holds appointments in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Neuroscience, the Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering, and Barret, The Honors College. He was recently elected as Senior Member in National Academy of Inventors.

Education

Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University 1992
M.S. Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University 1989
Sc.B. Bioelectrical Engineering, Brown University 1982

Curriculum Vitae

Video

Research Website URL

http://ans.engineering.asu.edu/

Research Interests

Neural engineering for rehabilitation in spinal cord injury and Parkinson’s disease.
Neural interfaces for prosthetic systems and neuromuscular stimulation.
Technology to promote neural plasticity.
Adaptive biomimetic system design.

Publications

N. Krishnamurthi, J. Fleury, M. Belyea, H. Shill, and J.J. Abbas. “ReadySteady Intervention to Promote Physical Activity in Older Adults with Parkinson’s Disease: Study Design and Methods”. Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, Vol. 17, (doi.org/10.1016/j.conctc.2019.100513), 2020.
N. Muthukrishnan, J.J. Abbas, H.A. Shill, and N. Krishnamurthi, “Cueing Paradigms to Improve Gait and Posture in Parkinson’s Disease: A Narrative Review”, Sensors, (doi: 10.3390/s19245468), 2019.
R. Siu, J.J. Abbas, B.K. Hillen, J. Gomes, S. Coxe, J. Castelli, S. Renaud, R. Jung, “Restoring ventilatory control using an adaptive bioelectronic system”, J Neurotrauma, (doi.org/10.1089/neu.2018.6358), 2019.
A. Pena, L. Rincon-Gonzalez, J.J. Abbas, and R. Jung, “Effects of vibrotactile feedback and grasp interface compliance on perception and control of a sensorized myoelectric hand”, PLOS One 14(1), e0210956. (doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0210956), 2019.
B.M. Bartels, A. Moreno, M.J. Quezada, H. Sivertson, J. Abbas, and N. Krishnamurthi, ”Real-Time Feedback Derived from Wearable Sensors to Improve Gait in Parkinson’s Disease”, Technology & Innovation, Vol. 20, pp. 37-46 (doi.org/10.21300/20.1-2.2018.37), 2018.
R. Jung, J.J. Abbas, S Kuntaegowdanahalli, and A.K. Thota, “Bionic intrafascicular interfaces for recording and stimulating peripheral nerve fibers”, Bioelectronics in Medicine, Vol. 1(1), pp. 55-69, (doi.org/10.2217/bem-2017-0009), 2018.
A.E. Pena, S. Kuntaegowdanahalli, J.J. Abbas, J. Patrick, K.W. Horch and R. Jung, “Mechanical fatigue resistance of an implantable branched lead system for a distributed set of longitudinal intrafascicular electrodes”, J Neural Eng, Vol. 14, 066014, (doi.org/10.1088/1741-2552/aa814d), 2017.
O. Graudejus, T. Li, J. Cheng, N. Keiper*, R. Ponce Wong, A.B. Pak*, and J. Abbas, "The Effects of Bending on the Resistance of Elastically Stretchable Metal Conductors, and a comparison with stretching", Appl. Phys. Lett. 110, 221906 (doi: 10.1063/1.4984207), 2017.
J.J. Abbas, B. Smith, M. Poluta, A. Velazquez-Berumen, “Improving Health Care Delivery in Low-Resource Settings with Nanotechnology: Challenges in Multiple Dimensions”, Nanobiomedicine, Vol 4, pp. 1-14. (doi: 10.1177/1849543517701158), 2017.
M. Qiao, J. Abbas and D. Jindrich, “A model for differential leg joint function during human running”, Bioinspiration and Biomimetics, Vol 12(1), (doi: 10.1088/1748-3190/aa50b0), 2017.
C. Howard*, C. Wallace, J. Abbas, and D. Stokic, “Residual Standard Deviation: Validation of a New Measure of Dual-Task Cost in Below-Knee Prosthesis Users”, Gait & Posture, Vol 15, pp. 91-96, (doi:dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2016.09.025), 2017.
N. Krishnamurthi, H. Shill, D. O’Donnell, P. Mahant, J. Samanta, A. Lieberman and J. Abbas, “Polestriding intervention improves gait and axial symptoms in mild to moderate Parkinson's disease”, Arch PM&R, Vol. 98(4), pp. 613-621 (doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2016.10.002), 2017.
A. Zbrzeski, Y. Bornat, B. Hillen, R. Siu, J. Abbas, R. Jung, and S. Renaud, “Bio-inspired Controller on an FPGA applied to Closed-loop Diaphragmatic Stimulation”, Frontiers in Neuroscience, Vol. 10, (doi:dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2016.00275), 2016.
J. Jellish*, J.J. Abbas, T. Ingalls, P. Mahant, J. Samanta, M.C. Ospina and N. Krishnamurthi, “A System for Real-Time Feedback to Improve Gait and Posture in Parkinson’s Disease”, IEEE J Biomedical and Health Informatics, vol.19, no.6, pp.1809-1819, doi: 10.1109/JBHI.2015.2472560, 2015.
B.K. Hillen, D.L. Jindrich, J.J. Abbas ,G. T. Yamaguchi, and R. Jung, “Effects of Spinal Cord Injury Induced Changes in Muscle Activation on Foot Drag in a Computational Rat Ankle Model”, J Neurophys, 2015.
A.K. Thota, S. Kuntaegowdanahalli, A.K. Starosciak, J.J. Abbas, J. Orbay, K.W. Horch, R. Jung, “A System and Method to Interface with Multiple Groups of Axons in Several Fascicles of Peripheral Nerves”, J. Neurosci Methods, (dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jneumeth.2014.07.020), 2015.
M.N. Abdelghani, J.J. Abbas, K.W. Horch, and R. Jung, “A Functional Model and Simulation of Spinal Motor Pools and Intrafascicular Recordings of Motoneuron Activity in Peripheral Nerve”, Front. Neurosci., 8:371. (doi:dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2014.00371), 2014.
B.K. Hillen, J.J. Abbas and R. Jung, “Accelerating Locomotor Recovery After Incomplete Spinal Injury” Annals NY Acad Sciences, Vol. 1279, pp. 164-174, 2013.
B.K. Hillen, G. T. Yamaguchi, J.J. Abbas and R. Jung, “Joint-specific Changes in Locomotor Complexity in the Absence of Muscle Atrophy Following Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury”, doi:10.1186/1743-0003-10-97, J NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 10:97, 2013.
A. Conovaloff*, N. Krishnamurthi, P. Mahant, J. Samanta, J.J. Abbas, “The Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation Amplitude on Motor Performance in Parkinson’s Disease”, J Parkinson’s Disease & Restless Legs Syndrome, Vol. 2, pp. 73-83, 2012.
N. Krishnamurthi, S. Mulligan*, P. Mahant, J. Samanta, J.J. Abbas, “Deep Brain Stimulation Amplitude Alters Posture Shift Velocity in Parkinson’s Disease”, doi: 10.1007/s11571-012-9201-5, Cognitive Neurodynamics, 2012.
R.J. Triolo, S. Nogan Bailey, M.E. Miller, L.M. Rohde, J.S. Anderson, J.A. Davis, Jr., J.J. Abbas, D.R. Gater, G.P. Forrest, L.A. DiPonio, L.J. Yang, “Longitudinal Performance of a Surgically Implanted Neuroprosthesis for Lower Extremity Exercise, Standing, and Transfers after Spinal Cord Injury”, Arch PM&R, Vol. 93(5), pp. 896-904, 2012.
M.L. Boninger, J. French, J. Abbas, L Nagy, M. Ferguson Pell, S. Johnson Taylor, M. Rodgers, N. Saunders, P.H. Peckham, R. Marshall, and A. Sherwood, “Technology for Mobility in SCI Ten Years from Now”, Spinal Cord, Vol. 50, pp. 358-363, doi:10.1038/sc.2011.165, 2012.
M. Fairchild, S.J. Kim, A. Iarkov, J.J. Abbas, R. Jung, ” Repetetive Hindlimb Movement Using Intermittent Adaptive Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in an Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury Rodent Model”, Exp Neurol. Vol. 223(2), pp. 623-33, 2010.
R. Jung, A. Belanger, T. Kanchiku, M. Fairchild, and J.J. Abbas, ” Neuromuscular Stimulation Therapy After Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury Promotes Recovery of Locomotor Control”, J. Neural Eng., Vol. 6(5), doi:10.1088/1741-2560/6/5/055010, 2009.
R. Jung, K. Ichihara, G. Venkatasubramanian and J.J. Abbas, ”Chronic Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation of Paralyzed Hindlimbs in a Rodent Model”, J. Neuroscience Methods, Vol. 183(2), pp. 241-54, 2009.
A. Downing*, K. Ganley, D.R. Fay, and J.J. Abbas, “Temporal Characteristics of Lower Extremity Moment Generation in Children with Cerebral Palsy”, Muscle & Nerve, 29, pp. 800-809, 2009.
S. J. Kim, M. Fairchild, A. Iarkov, J.J. Abbas, and R. Jung, ”Adaptive Control of Movement for Neuromuscular Stimulation-assisted Therapy in a Rodent Model”, IEEE Trans. Biomed. Eng., Vol. 56(2), pp. 452-461, 2009.
K.Ichihara, G. Venkatasubramanian, J.J. Abbas, and R. Jung. ”Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation of the Hindlimb Muscles for Movement Therapy in a Rodent Model”. J Neurosci Methods, Vol. 176(2), pp. 213-224, 2009.
J.C. Gillette, C. A. Stevermer, N.E. Quick, and J.J. Abbas, “Alternative Foot Placements for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries Standing with the Assistance of Functional Neuromuscular Stimulation”, Gait and Posture, Vol. 27(2), pp.280-285, 2008.
T.J. Kanchiku, J.V. Lynskey, D. Protas, J.J. Abbas and R. Jung. “Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Induced Forelimb Movement in a Rodent Model”, J. Neurosc. Methods, Vol. 167(2), pp. 317-26, 2008.
J.C. Gillette and J.J. Abbas, “Foot Placement Alters the Mechanisms of Postural Control While Standing and Reaching”, IEEE Trans. Neural Systems & Rehab, Vol. 11(4), pp. 377-385, 2003.
J.C. Gillette, N.E. Quick, and J.J. Abbas, “Center of Pressure Measures to Assess FNS Standing Performance” Biomedical Sci Instrum, Vol. 38, pp. 239-244, 2002.
J.A. Riess*, and J.J. Abbas, "Adaptive Control of Cyclic Movements as Muscles Fatigue Using Functional Neuromuscular Stimulation", IEEE Trans. Rehab. Eng. Vol. 9(3), pp. 326-330, 2001.
J.J. Abbas and R. Riener, "Using Mathematical Models and Advanced Control Systems Techniques to Enhance Neuroprosthesis Function", Neuromodulation, Vol. 4(4), pp. 187-195, 2001.
R. Jung, E.J. Brauer, and J.J. Abbas, “Real-time Interaction Between a Neuromorphic Electronic Circuit and the Spinal Cord”, IEEE Trans. Rehab. Eng. Vol. 9(3), pp. 319-326, 2001.
J.J. Abbas and J.C. Gillette, "Approaches to Control Standing Posture using Electrical Stimulation", IEEE Control Systems Mag. Vol. 21(4), pp. 80-90, 2001.
E. Stites* and J.J. Abbas “Sensitivity and Versatility of an Adaptive System for Controlling Cyclic Movements Using Functional Neuromuscular Stimulation”, IEEE Trans. Biomed. Eng. Vol. 47(9), pp. 1287-1292, 2000.
J.A. Riess* and J.J. Abbas, "Adaptive Neural Network Control of Cyclic Movements Using Functional Neuromuscular Stimulation", IEEE Trans. Rehab. Eng., Vol. 8(1), pp. 42-52, 2000.
D.R. Gater, S.M. McDowell, and J.J. Abbas, “Electrical Stimulation: A Societal Perspective”, Assistive Technology, Vol. 12, pp. 85-91, 2000.
S. Grandhe, J.J. Abbas and R. Jung, "Brain-Spinal Cord Interactions Stabilize the Locomotor Rhythm to an External Perturbation", Biomedical Sci Instrum, Vol. 35, pp. 175-180, 1999.
J.J. Abbas and R.J. Triolo, “Experimental Evaluation of an Adaptive Feedforward Controller for Use in Functional Neuromuscular Stimulation Systems”, IEEE Trans. Rehab. Eng., Vol. 5(1), pp. 12-22, 1997.
J.A. Riess* and J.J. Abbas, “Evaluation of FNS Control Systems: Software Development and Sensor Characterization”, Biomedical Sci Instrum, Vol. 33, pp. 197-202, 1997
P.E. Crago, N. Lan, P.H. Veltink, J.J. Abbas and C. Kantor, “New Control Strategies for Neuroprosthetic Systems”, J. Rehab. Res. & Devel., Vol. 33(2), pp.158-172, 1996.
J.J. Abbas and H.J. Chizeck, “Neural Network Control of Functional Neuromuscular Stimulation Systems: Computer Simulation Studies”, IEEE Trans. Biomed. Eng., Vol. 42(11), pp. 1117-1126, 1995.
J.J. Abbas and H.J. Chizeck, “Feedback Control of Coronal Plane Hip Angle Using Functional Neuromuscular Stimulation”, IEEE Trans. Biomed. Eng., Vol. 38(7), pp. 687-698, 1991.
H.J. Chizeck, R. Kobetic, E.B. Marsolais, J.J. Abbas, I.H. Donner and E. Simon, “Control of Functional Neuromuscular Stimulation Systems for Standing and Locomotion in Paraplegics”, Proceedings of the IEEE, Vol. 76(9), pp. 1155-1165, 1988.

Research Activity

Ranu Jung, Abbas,James; Restoring sensation with a neural-enabled prosthetic hand system for daily use: a multi-site clinical trial. Dept. Army, Joint Warfighter Medical Research Program, JW180061 (04/01/19- 03/31/23)
Ranu Jung, Abbas,James; Enhancing Sensorimotor Integration Using a Neural Enabled Prosthetic Hand System. NIH-NIBIB R01 EB023261 (03/01/19- 12/31/22)
Abbas,James*; Ranu Jung*, Yannick Bornat, Florian Kolbl, Sylvie Renaud, Olivier Romain, Laura McPherson, CRCNS: Improving Bioelectronic Selectivity with Intrafascicular Stimulation, NIH-NIBIB R01 EB027584 (09/01/18- 05/31/22)
Krishnamurthi,Narayanan*; Abbas,James; Pavan Turaga; Todd Ingalls; Wearable Real-Time Feedback System to Improve Gait and Posture in Parkinson’s Disease, NIH-R21-NR017484, (07/01/18- 06/30/20)
Krishnamurthi,Narayanan*; Driver-Dunckley, Erika*; Abbas,James; Hoffman-Snyder, Charlene; Real-Time Feedback Training to Improve Gait and Posture in People with Parkinson’s Disease, ASU-Mayo Seed Grant Program (01/01/18- 12/31/18)
Jung, Ranu*; Horch, Kenneth; Wu, Wensong; Abbas,James; Restoring sensation with a neural-enabled prosthetic hand system for home use: a first-in-human study. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) BTO-HAPTIX (02/01/17- 1/31/20);
Santello, Marco*; Abbas,James; Fu, Qiushi;Jung, Ranu; Sensorimotor control of grasping and manipulation through a softsynergy prosthetic hand and peripheral neural interface system, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) BTO-HAPTIX, (02/01/17- 07/31/18)
Honeycutt, Claire*; Abbas,James; Sugar, Thomas; Lynskey, James; Developing a powered Ankle Foot Orthosis to enhance gait performance and decrease falls following stroke. Virginia Piper Trust (11/01/16 - 05/31/17)
Jung, Ranu*; Renaud, Sylvie; Abbas,James; CRCNS: Computation-Enabled Adaptive Ventilatory Control System, NSF/NIH/ANR Joint program. (09/01/13- 08/30/17)
Lockhart,Thurmon Eddy*, Abbas,James, Caplan,Michael Ryckman, Honeycutt,Claire, Krishnamurthi,Narayanan, Whisner,Corrie Marie. Abbott-Effect of Vitamin D3 Supplementation on Dynamic Stability. Abbott Labs (9/11/2015 - 9/11/2016).
Lockhart,Thurmon Eddy*, Abbas,James, Caplan,Michael Ryckman, Honeycutt,Claire, Krishnamurthi,Narayanan, Whisner,Corrie Marie. DSM-Effect of Vitamin D3 Supplementation on Dynamic Stability in Community Dwelling Older Subjects. (1/15/2015 - 1/15/2018).
Gaesser,Glenn Alan*, Abbas,James. Monitoring Metabolic Energy Expenditure via the Prostheses of Lower Extremity Amputees. Barron Associates, Inc. (6/5/2013 - 12/31/2015).
Abbas,James*. Stimulation-Augmented Exercise and Neuromotor Therapy. customKYnetics (8/1/2012 - 3/31/2013).
Abbas,James*. Neural-Enabled Prostheses with Sensorimotor Integration. Florida International University (5/15/2011 - 6/30/2015).
Krishnamurthi,Narayanan*, Abbas,James. Exercise Training in Parkinson's disease: Neural and functional benefits. HHS-NIH-NICHD(9/1/2010 - 8/31/2012).
Krishnamurthi,Narayanan*, Abbas,James, Willis,Wayne Tyrus. Exercise training in Parkinson's disease: Neural and functional benefits. HHS-NIH-NICHD(9/23/2008 - 2/28/2013).
Krishnamurthi,Narayanan*, Abbas,James. Improving Orthostatic Tolerance After Spinal Cord Injury. Paralyzed Veterans of America (7/1/2008 - 12/31/2010).
Jung,Ranu*, Abbas,James. Promoting Plasticity after Spinal Cord Injury using Neuromuscular Stimulation. Science Foundation Arizona (7/1/2008 - 12/31/2009).
Jung,Ranu*, Abbas,James, Bakkaloglu,Bertan, Horch,Kenneth W., Kiaei,Sayfe, Phillips,Stephen M, Santello,Marco, Santello,Marco. Neural-Enabled Prostheses with Sensorimotor Integration. HHS-NIH-NIBIB(9/30/2007 - 12/31/2010).
Bakkaloglu,Bertan*, Abbas,James. Stimulation-Autmented Exercise and Neuromotor Therapy. customKYnetics(5/1/2006 - 10/30/2007).
Bakkaloglu,Bertan*, Abbas,James, Matt,Kathleen Sharon. Adaptive Stimulator for Exercise and Rehabilitation. customKYnetics(10/1/2005 - 7/31/2009).
Jung,Ranu*, Abbas,James, Razdan,Anshuman, Razdan,Anshuman, Razdan,Anshuman. CRCNS: Modeling Neuromusculoskeletal Alterations after Spinal Cord Injury. HHS-NIH-NINDS(8/15/2005 - 5/31/2010).
Jung,Ranu*, Abbas,James, Castillo-Chavez,Carlos, Crook,Sharon Marie, Crook,Sharon Marie, Garcia,Antonio Agustin, Joshi,Lokesh, Kuang,Yang, Phillips,Stephen M, Razdan,Anshuman, Santello,Marco, Wang,Joseph, Wang,Joseph. Catalyst: Center for Excellence in Adaptive Neuro-Biomechatronic Systems (CEANS). NSF-SBE(8/15/2005 - 1/31/2009).
Abbas,James*, Downing,Andrea. Force Modulation Training in Children with CP. HHS-NIH-NINDS(8/1/2005 - 8/31/2008).
Abbas,James*, Jung,Ranu. Adaptive Electrical Stimulation for Locomotor Retraining. HHS-NIH-NICHD(7/1/2005 - 4/30/2011).
Bakkaloglu,Bertan*, Abbas,James, Sugar,Thomas. Neuromorphic Control System for Powered Limb Splints. AdveNsys, LLC(8/1/2004 - 3/31/2008).
Abbas,James*. Preparatory Adjustments for Improved Standing with FNS. HHS-NIH-NICHD(2/1/2004 - 1/31/2005).
Jung,Ranu*, Abbas,James. A Rodent Model for Locomotor Training with FNS. HHS-NIH-NICHD(1/17/2002 - 6/30/2006).
He,Jiping*, Abbas,James, Gerritsen,Karin G, Hoppensteadt,Frank, Jung,Ranu, Marzke,Mary, Marzke,Robert F, Razdan,Anshuman, Razdan,Anshuman, Reed,Kaye E, Santello,Marco, Satterlie,Richard A, Stelmach,George Edward, Sweeney,James David, Willis,Wayne Tyrus, Yamaguchi,Gary Tad, Young,Dennis L. IGERT: Musculoskeletal & Neural Adaptations in Form & Function. NSF-EHR(6/30/2000 - 7/31/2008).

Courses

2027 Spring

Course Number	Course Title
MAE 792	Research
MAE 799	Dissertation
MAE 792	Research

2026 Spring

Course Number	Course Title
MAE 792	Research
MAE 799	Dissertation
MAE 792	Research

2025 Spring

Course Number	Course Title
MAE 792	Research
MAE 799	Dissertation
MAE 792	Research

2024 Spring

Course Number	Course Title
MAE 792	Research
MAE 799	Dissertation
MAE 792	Research

2023 Fall

Course Number	Course Title
MAE 792	Research
MAE 795	Continuing Registration
MAE 799	Dissertation

2023 Spring

Course Number	Course Title
MAE 792	Research
MAE 799	Dissertation
MAE 792	Research

2022 Fall

Course Number	Course Title
MAE 792	Research
MAE 795	Continuing Registration
MAE 799	Dissertation

2022 Spring

Course Number	Course Title
MAE 792	Research
MAE 799	Dissertation
MAE 792	Research

2021 Fall

Course Number	Course Title
BME 493	Honors Thesis
MAE 792	Research
MAE 795	Continuing Registration
MAE 799	Dissertation

Editorships

Review Editor, Frontiers in Neuroengineering
Editorial Board, Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation
Associate Editor, IEEE Neural Engineering Conference
Associate Editor, IEEE EMBS Conference Editorial Board (CEB)

Graduate Faculties / Mentoring History

Arizona State University:

School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering
School for Engineering of Matter, Transport & Energy
Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Neuroscience
Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University

Arizona School of Health Sciences

Department of Physical Therapy

Service

Chair, Funding Agency Review Panels:

National Institutes of Health:

National Institute for Child Health and Development, Chair, Special Emphasis Panel (2013)
National Institute for Child Health and Development; Function, Integration and Rehabilitation Subcommittee; National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, Chair, ad hoc panel (2013a,b)

Congressionally-Directed Medical Research Program:

Panel Chair (2010, 2011, 2012, 2014a, 2014b, 2015)

Standing Member, Funding Agency Review Panel:

National Institutes of Health:

Function, Integration and Rehabilitation Subcommittee, National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, Standing Member (2006-2010)

Department of Education:

National Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research Field Initiated Research Review Panel Standing Member, (1999-2003)

Member, Funding Agency Review Panel:

National Institutes of Health:

National Institute for Child Health and Development; Medical Rehabilitation Research Resource Program (2019)
Translational and Next Generation Brain Device Review (2018)SBIR Health Disparities (2016)
New Innovator Award Program (2014)
Rehabilitation Research Career Development Programs, National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, (2012)
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Sciences Study Section (2012)
EUREKA Study Section (2011)
National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, ad hoc reviews (2010, 2011)
Function, Integration and Rehabilitation Subcommittee, National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, Standing Member (2006-2010),
National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, Special Emphasis Panel (2007)
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Initial Review Group (2006)
Clinical Neuroscience and Disease Study Section (2006 a,b)
National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, Special Study Section (2005-6)
Brain Disorders and Clinical Neurosciences-1, Ad-hoc member (2007; 2006; 2005a,b,c; 2004a,b,c; 2001)
Medical Rehabilitation Research Subcommittee Study Section (2002)
Human Brain Project Special Emphasis Study Section (2002)
Geriatrics and Rehabilitation Medicine Study Section (2001, 2002)
Multidisciplinary Clinical Sciences Special Emphasis Study Section (9 panel meetings, 1995-1999).

Department of Education:

National Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center Panel, (2004)
National Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research Field Initiated Research Review Panel Standing Member, (1999-2003)
National Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research Small Business Innovation Research Review Panel, (2000-2001)

National Science Foundation:

Neural and Cognitive Systems, Neuroengineering Review Panel (2018)
Biomedical Engineering Career Awards Review Panel (2001)
Integrative Biology and Neuroscience, Ad-hoc Review (2001)
Biomedical Engineering Research to Aid Persons with Disabilities Panel (2000, 2001)
Instrument Development for Biological Research, Ad-hoc Review (2000)
Computational Neuroscience, Ad-hoc Reviewer (1996)
Behavioral Neuroscience. Ad-hoc Reviewer (1996)
Biological Systems Analysis & Control Panel (1995)
Biomechanics & Rehabilitation Panel (1994)

Congressionally-Directed Medical Research Program: