Robert A. Siston, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics (by courtesy)
siston.1 at osu.edu
E305 Scott Laboratory
614-247-2721
Research Interests
I seek to provide a scientific basis for the treatment of human movement disorders. I am particularly motivated to improve treatments for individuals with osteoarthritis, spinal cord injury, or cerebral palsy. I am also interested in developing novel surgical instrumentation and designing custom assistive and rehabilitative devices.
Degrees
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, 2005
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, 2002
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 2000
Honors and Awards
Clinical Biomechanics Award, American Society of Biomechanics, 2005
Whitaker Foundation Pre-Doctoral Fellow, 2000-2005
Hobbies
Triathlons, half-marathons, and 5K races
Playing with my dog, Bella
