Associate Professor
University of Pittsburgh
Dr. Ding is an Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Research within the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology at the University of Pittsburgh. In addition, she holds the position of Research Biomedical Engineer at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. She currently directs a National Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Wireless Technology. The RERC’s mission is to promote accessibility and inclusivity of mainstream wireless technologies as assistive technology for individuals with disabilities and older adults. Dr. Ding’s research focuses on using smart technology (i.e., wearables, internet-of-things, and assistive robotics) to support health and wellness, independence, and participation of people with disabilities. She has an extensive track record of serving as principal investigator on numerous federal and non-profit grants and has published over 220 peer-reviewed journal and conference papers.
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