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ALBERT H. VETTE
Curriculum Vitae
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Address:
Laboratories:
506 ½ Clinton Street
Toronto, Ontario
M6G 2Z4, Canada
Phone: +1-416-964-7145
e-mail: a.vette@utoronto.ca
Team Mobility, University Centre (Stroke)
Team Activity, Lyndhurst Hospital (Spinal Cord Injury)
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Toronto, Canada
Citizenship: Canadian & German
HIGHLIGHTS AND MOST SIGNIFICANT SCIENTIFIC CONTRIBUTIONS
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Selected as Canada’s most outstanding Ph.D. candidate by the 2007 NSERC Engineering Committee
Developed a closed-loop control system in combination with functional electrical stimulation (FES) that allowed a
subject with spinal cord injury (SCI) to stand
Identified a neural-mechanical control scheme during standing that can predict the passive and active ankle torque
contributions as well as balance control differences between the young and elderly
Identified the muscle activation patterns, kinematics, and ground reaction forces in healthy humans during quiet and
perturbed sitting (collaboration)
Developed a three-dimensional kinematic and dynamic model of the human trunk based on the Visible Human
Project that is universally verifiable and expandable
Tested the performance of a portable and automated postural perturbation system for balance assessment and training
that was developed by our team
Characterized the contribution of plantar cutaneous afferents to the modulation of spinal interneuronal pathways and
specifically of the H- and stretch reflex (collaboration)
Designed and executed a new laboratory course on physiological control systems and in particular on balance control
Acquired an in-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physiological control systems, functional electrical
stimulation, spinal cord injury, neuro-rehabilitation, robotics, nonlinear dynamics and control, statistics, and signal
processing
EDUCATION
Time Period
Sep 2010 –
Degree
Institution
Postdoctoral University of
Fellowship Waterloo
Department
Department of Kinesiology
Supervisor: William McIlroy
Thesis Field / Subjects
Stroke-related slowing of
balance reactions
A 3D dynamic model of the
upper body for studying
trunk stability during
postural control
May 2006 – Aug 2010 Ph.D.
University of
Toronto
Institute of Biomaterials and
Biomedical Engineering
Supervisor: Milos Popovic
Jan 2005 – Apr 2006
M.A.Sc.
University of
Toronto*
Institute of Biomaterials and
Biomedical Engineering
Supervisor: Milos Popovic
Jan 2001 – Dec 2004
Dipl.-Ing.
University
Furtwangen (GER) †
Mechanical and Medical
Engineering
Closed-loop control of
upright standing
Sep 1997 – Apr 2001
State Exam
Music University
Freiburg (GER) ‡
Music Performance and
Education
Conducting, organ, and
classroom teaching
Sep 1996 – Apr 1997
Diploma
King’s University
College, Edmonton
Math and Science
Mathematics and physics
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* Interrupted studies to transfer to Ph.D. program (bypass)
† Completion of one study term at Murdoch University Perth, Australia (Feb 2004 – Jun 2004)
‡ Completion of one study term at the Royal Music University Stockholm, Sweden (Aug 2000 – Dec 2000)
WORK AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Time Period
Sep 2006 – Aug 2010
Jun 2006 – Aug 2006
Jan 2005 – May 2006
Aug 2004 – Sep 2004
Aug 2003 – Jan 2004
Mar 2002 – Aug 2002
Employer / Host
Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory, Toronto Rehabilitation
Institute, Toronto, Canada
Department of Rehabilitation for Movement Functions, National
Rehabilitation Center for People with Disabilities, Tokorozawa,
Japan
Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory, Toronto Rehabilitation
Institute, Toronto, Canada
Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering, St. Ingbert,
Germany
Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory, Toronto Rehabilitation
Institute, Toronto, Canada
Research & Development, Solar Turbines Inc., San Diego, USA
Position
Junior Scientist
Visiting Student
M.A.Sc. Candidate
Research Intern
Research Intern
Research Assistant
ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH HONORS
Date
Oct 2010
Aug 2010
Oct 2009
Award Title
Best Journal Paper Award
(Journal: IEEE Trans. Neural
Sys. Rehab. Eng.)
Abstract/Poster Award (Student
Research)
Best Journal Paper Award
(Journal: Neuromodulation)
June 2009
Institute Community Support:
Travel Award
Sep 2008
2nd place ‘Best Student Paper
Competition’
Aug 2008
Finalist ‘Best Student Paper
Award’
May 2008
Norman F. Moody Award
May 2008
Best Student Abstract/Poster
Award (Research)
Student Travel Award
May 2008
Nov 2007
May 2007
Feb 2005
Team Excellence Award
(Activity Team)
Canada’s Most Outstanding
Engineering Ph.D. Candidate
Graduation Excellence Award
Awarded By
Institute of Biomaterials and
Biomedical Engineering,
University of Toronto, Toronto
4th National Spinal Cord Injury
Conference, Niagara Falls
Institute of Biomaterials and
Biomedical Engineering,
University of Toronto, Toronto
Institute of Musculoskeletal
Health and Arthritis, Canadian
Institutes of Health Research
13th Annual Conference of the
International FES Society,
Freiburg, Germany
2008 IEEE Multi-Conference on
Systems and Control, San
Antonio, Texas
Institute of Biomaterials and
Biomedical Engineering,
University of Toronto, Toronto
3rd National Spinal Cord Injury
Conference, Toronto
2008 IEEE Multi-Conference on
Systems & Control, San Antonio,
Texas
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute,
Toronto
2007 Engineering Committee,
Natural Sciences and Engineering
Research Council of Canada
Faculty of Engineering,
Terms of Award
$200
$200
$1,000
$400
$250
$800
$2,000
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Feb 2005
Jan 2003
Dec 2002
Apr 1997
(top student of year’s class)
Team Excellence Award
(Activity Team)
Academic Award for
Undergraduate Excellence
Selected for Membership in
Excellence Foundation
Academic Award for
Undergraduate Excellence
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University Furtwangen, Germany
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute,
Toronto
German Industry Alliance
German National Academic
Foundation
King’s University College,
Edmonton
$2,000
$1,000
$1,000
$500
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS
Date
May 2010
Scholarship / Fellowship Title
Focus on Stroke 9 Postdoctoral
Fellowship
May 2010
CIHR Strategic Research
Training Postdoctoral
Fellowship in Health Care,
Technology & Place
MITACS Elevate Postdoctoral
Fellowship
Mar 2010
Feb 2009
Musculoskeletal Fellowship
Apr 2007
Ontario Graduate Scholarship
(OGS)
Canada Graduate Scholarship
Mar 2007
Apr 2006
JSPS Summer Research
Fellowship
Apr 2006
JSPS Summer Research
Fellowship
Apr 2006
Ontario Graduate Scholarship
(OGS)
Canada Graduate Scholarship
(CGS M)
Graduate Research Scholarship
Mar 2006
Nov 2005
Jul 2005
Apr 2005
Nov 2004
June 2003
May 2003
May 2003
May 2000
Canada Graduate Scholarship
(CGS M)
Ontario Graduate Scholarship
(OGS)
Graduate Academic Scholarship
Study Exchange Fellowship for
Murdoch University Perth
Study Exchange Fellowship for
Murdoch University Perth
Undergraduate Research
Fellowship
Study Exchange Fellowship for
Awarded By
Heart and Stroke Foundation of
Canada / Canadian Stroke
Network / Canadian Institutes of
Health Research
Canadian Institutes of Health
Research & the University of
Toronto
MITACS Inc. ($55,000) and the
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
($15,000)
Ontario Rehabilitation Research
Advisory Network (ORRAN)
Ministry of Training, Colleges
and Universities, Ontario
Natural Sciences and Engineering
Research Council of Canada
Japan Society for the Promotion
of Science and the German
Academic Exchange Service
Japan Society for the Promotion
of Science and the Canadian
Institutes of Health Research
Ministry of Training, Colleges
and Universities, Ontario
Natural Sciences and Engineering
Research Council of Canada
Dr. Jürgen Ulderup Foundation,
Germany
Canadian Institutes of Health
Research
Ministry of Training, Colleges
and Universities, Ontario
German National Academic
Foundation
German National Academic
Foundation
Government of the province
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
German Klee Society for
Biomedical Engineering
European Community
Terms of Award
$45,000
(declined)
$10,000
($5,000 declined)
$70,000
$5,000
$15,000
(declined)
$70,000
$6,000
$6,000
(declined)
$15,000
(declined)
$21,000
$3,000
$17,500
$15,000
(declined)
$12,000
$5,000
(declined)
$6,000
$7,500
$3,000
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Royal Music University
Stockholm
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PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
CONTRIBUTION TO AWARDED RESEARCH GRANTS
Time Period
Mar 2009 – Apr 2010
Agency & Program
Canadian Institutes of
Health Research
Title
Neuroprosthesis for sitting for
individuals with spinal cord injury
(Program No. 191498 / Research
Net No. 42238)
Jan 2005 – Dec 2005
Casio Scientific
Foundation
Apr 2004 – Mar 2005
Tateishi Science and
Technology Foundation
Development of an FES control
system of quiet stance for SCI
patients
Development of an FES control
system of quiet stance for SCI
patients
PIs & Co
PI: Popovic
Co: Craven
Verrier
Ass: Masani
Preuss
Vette
PI: Masani
Co: Popovic
Ass: Vette
PI: Masani
Co: Popovic
Ass: Vette
Amount
$220,534
(CAD)
¥2,000,000
¥2,500,000
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
Date / Time Period
Sep 2010 – Aug 2011
Function
Reviewer of Scientific Proposals submitted
to MITACS under the MITACS Accelerate
Program
Conference / Competition / Institution
MITACS College of Reviewers (COR)
Nov 2009
Invited Demonstration of “Functional
Electrical Stimulation for Standing” at
Workshop on Future Directions of Balance
Control (Invite Only Workshop)
“Noise, Time Delay, and Balance Control” at the
Banff International Research Station for
Mathematical Innovation and Discovery,
November 8-13, 2009
Sep 2009 – Aug 2010
Associate Editor for Scientific Journal of
the Institute of Biomaterials and
Biomedical Engineering (‘IBBME
Proceedings’)
Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical
Engineering, University of Toronto
Nov 2008
Moderator of Workshop ‘SCIRE version
2.0: Evidence-based practice for
neurogenic bladder, osteoporosis and pain’
3rd National Spinal Cord Injury Conference,
Toronto, November 6-8, 2008
Nov 2008
Invited Speaker
School of Kinesiology & Health Science, Faculty
of Health, York University
Sep 2008
Invited Speaker
Center for Neurology, School of Medicine,
Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg, Germany
Sep 2008
Co-Chair of Session ‘Biosystems’
2008 IEEE Multi-Conference on Systems and
Control, San Antonio, Texas, USA, September 35, 2008
Mar 2008 – May 2008
Engineering Expert
Competition ‘Design for Humanity Challenge’,
Ontario College of Art and Design, Toronto
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REVIEWED MANUSCRIPTS FOR JOURNALS
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Clinical Interventions in Aging
IBBME Proceedings
IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology
IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering
Journal of Biological Physics
Journal of Biomechanics
Journal of Neural Engineering
Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development
Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology
MEMBERSHIPS
Time Period
2010 – Present
2009 – Present
2009 – Present
2009 – Present
2008 – Present
2008 – Present
2008 – Present
2008 – Present
2008 – Present
Organization
The American Society of Biomechanics (ASB)
The Society for Neuroscience (SfN)
The International Society for Posture and Gait Research
(ISPGR)
The International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society
(IFESS)
The International Society of Biomechanics (ISB)
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
The IEEE Control Systems Society (CSS)
The IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
(EMBS)
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Function
Student Member
Student Member
Student Member
Student Member
Student Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Time Period
Oct 1998 – Jul 2000
Dec 1996 – May 1997
Aug 1995 – Aug 1996
Feb 1993 – Jul 1995
Employer
Protestant Church Littenweiler, Freiburg, Germany
St. Augustine Anglican Church, Edmonton, Canada
Old Age Home Ledenhof, Osnabrück, Germany
St. Bonnus Protestant Church, Osnabrück, Germany
Position
Music Director
Music Director
Caregiver in Nursing Field
Organist
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PUBLICATIONS AND SCHOLARLY ADDRESSES
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
Journal Publications
Published or Accepted Journal Papers:
[J-1]
D. G. Sayenko, M. Milosevic, K. Masani, M. F. Robinson, A. H. Vette, K. M. V. McConville, and M. R.
Popovic, “Video game-based training with functional electrical stimulation as a method to regain strength and
endurance of calf muscles,” Medical Engineering & Physics, in press.
[J-2]
A. H. Vette, T. Yoshida, T. A. Thrasher, K. Masani, and M. R. Popovic, “A complete, non-lumped, and
verifiable set of upper body segment parameters for three-dimensional dynamic modeling,” Medical Engineering
& Physics, in press.
[J-3]
K. Masani, A. H. Vette, M. O. Abe, K. Nakazawa, and M. R. Popovic, “Smaller sway size during quiet standing
is associated with longer preceding time of motor command to body sway,” Gait and Posture, in press.
[J-4]
D. G. Sayenko, M. Alekhina, K. Masani, A. H. Vette, H. Obata, M. R. Popovic, and K. Nakazawa, “Positive
effect of balance training with visual feedback on balance abilities in people with spinal cord injury,” Spinal
Cord, in press.
[J-5]
T. A. Thrasher, V. W. Sin, K. Masani, A. H. Vette, B. C. Craven, and M. R. Popovic, “Responses of the trunk
to multidirectional perturbations during unsupported sitting,” Journal of Applied Biomechanics, vol. 26(3), pp.
332-340, 2010.
[J-6]
A. H. Vette, K. Masani, K. Nakazawa, and M. R. Popovic, “Neural-mechanical feedback control scheme
generates physiological ankle torque fluctuation during quiet stance,” IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and
Rehabilitation Engineering, vol. 18(1), pp. 86-95, 2010.
[J-7]
A. H. Vette, K. Masani, V. W. Sin, and M. R. Popovic, “Posturographic measures in healthy young adults
during quiet sitting in comparison with quiet standing,” Medical Engineering & Physics, vol. 32, pp. 32-38,
2010.
[J-8]
K. Masani, V. Sin, A. H. Vette, T. A. Thrasher, N. Kawashima, A. Morris, R. Preuss, and M. R. Popovic,
“Postural reactions of the trunk muscles to multi-directional perturbations in sitting,” Clinical Biomechanics, vol.
24(2), pp. 176-182, 2009.
[J-9]
D. G. Sayenko, A. H. Vette, H. Obata, M. I. Alekhina, M. Akai, and K. Nakazawa, “Differential effects of
plantar cutaneous afferent excitation on soleus stretch and H-reflex,” Muscle and Nerve, vol. 39(6), pp. 761-769,
2009.
[J-10]
A. H. Vette, K. Masani, J.-Y. Kim, and M. R. Popovic, “Closed-loop control of functional electrical
stimulation-assisted arm-free standing in individuals with spinal cord injury: A feasibility study,”
Neuromodulation, vol. 12(1), pp. 22-32, 2009.
[J-11]
A. H. Vette, E. Sanin, A. Bulsen, A. Morris, K. Masani, and M. R. Popovic, “A portable and automated postural
perturbation system for balance assessment, training, and neuromuscular system identification,” ASME Journal
of Medical Devices, vol. 2(4), 041007-1 to 041007-9, 2008.
[J-12]
A. H. Vette, K. Masani, and M. R. Popovic, “Time delay from muscle activation to torque generation during
quiet stance: Implications for closed-loop control via FES,” Biomedizinische Technik, vol. 53 (Suppl. 1), pp.
423-425, 2008.
[J-13]
K. Masani, A. H. Vette, N. Kawashima, and M. R. Popovic, “Neuro-musculo-skeletal torque generation process
has a large destabilizing effect on the control mechanism of quiet standing,” Journal of Neurophysiology, vol.
100, pp. 1465-1475, 2008.
[J-14]
K. Masani, A. H. Vette, and M. R. Popovic, “A model of the balance control system of elderly during quiet
standing,” Japanese Journal of Biomechanics in Sports & Exercise, vol. 11(4), pp. 320-326, 2008 (invited
paper).
[J-15]
K. Masani, A. H. Vette, M. Kouzaki, H. Kanehisa, T. Fukunaga, and M. R. Popovic, “Larger center of pressure
minus center of gravity in the elderly induces larger body acceleration during quiet standing,” Neuroscience
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Letters, vol. 422, pp. 202-206, 2007.
[J-16]
K. Masani, N. Kawashima, A. H. Vette, and M. R. Popovic, “The effect of the time delay of the ankle torque
generation process on the control mechanism of balance during quiet standing,” Japanese Journal of
Biomechanics in Sports & Exercise, vol. 11(2), pp. 159-166, 2007 (invited paper).
[J-17]
J.-Y. Kim, J. K. Mills, A. H. Vette, and M. R. Popovic, “Optimal combination of minimum degrees of freedom
to be actuated in the lower limbs to facilitate arm-free paraplegic standing,” ASME Journal of Biomechanical
Engineering, vol. 129(6), pp. 838-847, 2007.
[J-18]
A. H. Vette, K. Masani, and M. R. Popovic, “Implementation of a physiologically identified PD feedback
controller for regulating the active ankle torque during quiet stance,” IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and
Rehabilitation Engineering, vol. 15(2), pp. 235-243, 2007.
[J-19]
D. G. Sayenko, A. H. Vette, K. Kamibayashi, T. Nakajima, M. Akai, and K. Nakazawa, “Facilitation of the
soleus stretch reflex induced by electrical stimulation of plantar cutaneous afferents located around the heel,”
Neuroscience Letters, vol. 415, pp. 294-298, 2007.
[J-20]
K. Masani, A. H. Vette, and M. R. Popovic, “Controlling balance during quiet standing: proportional and
derivative controller generates preceding motor command to body sway position observed in experiments,” Gait
and Posture, vol. 23, pp. 164-172, 2006.
Currently Reviewed Journal Publications:
[JR-1]
J. F. Tan, J. Zariffa, A. H. Vette, K. Masani, and M. R. Popovic, “Use of an inverted pendulum apparatus for the
study of closed-loop FES control of the ankle joints during quiet standing,” Submitted to the ‘ASME Journal of
Medical Devices’ in September 2009 (in revision).
[JR-2]
A. H. Vette, T. Yoshida, T. A. Thrasher, and M. R. Popovic, “A comprehensive three-dimensional dynamic
model of the human head and trunk for estimating lumbar and cervical joint torques and forces from upper body
kinematics,” Submitted to the ‘ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering’ in August 2010.
Journal Papers in Preparation:
[JP-1]
K. Masani, A. H. Vette, and M. R. Popovic, “Lower ankle stiffness in the elderly affects their stability during
upright standing,” Submission to ‘Gait and Posture’ in November 2010.
[JP-2]
A. H. Vette, T. Yoshida, T. A. Thrasher, K. Masani, V. Sin, and M. R. Popovic, “Estimation of the lumbar and
cervical joint torques during quiet and perturbed sitting via a comprehensive three-dimensional dynamic model
of the human trunk and head,” Submission to the ‘Journal of Biomechanics’ in November 2010.
[JP-3]
A. H. Vette, A. Morris, and M. R. Popovic, “Using the data of the visible human project: A universal threedimensional set of musculoskeletal parameters of major human trunk and neck muscles for the use in neuromusculo-skeletal studies,” Submission to the ‘Journal of Biomechanics’ in December 2010.
Refereed Conference Publications
[C-1]
J. F. Tan, J. Zariffa, A. H. Vette, C. Lynch, K. Masani, and M. R. Popovic, “Use of an inverted pendulum
apparatus for the study of closed-loop FES control of the ankle joints during quiet standing,” 15th Annual
Conference of the International FES Society, Vienna, Austria, Sept. 8-12, 2010. Proceedings of 15th Annual
Conference of the International FES Society, pp. 118-120, 2010.
[C-2]
A. H. Vette, K. Masani, and M. R. Popovic, “Time delay from muscle activation to torque generation during
quiet stance: Implications for closed-loop control via FES,” 13th Annual Conference of the International FES
Society, Freiburg, Germany, Sept. 21-25, 2008. Proceedings of the 13th Annual Conference of the International
FES Society, pp. 423-425, 2008 (2nd place of ‘Best Student Paper’ competition).
[C-3]
A. H. Vette, K. Masani, and M. R. Popovic, “Neural-mechanical feedback control scheme can generate
physiological ankle torque fluctuation during quiet standing: A comparative analysis of contributing torque
components,” 2nd IEEE Multi-Conference on Systems and Control, San Antonio, Texas, USA, Sept. 3-5, 2008.
Proceedings of 2nd IEEE Multi-Conference on Systems and Control, pp. 660-665, 2008 (‘Best Student Paper’
finalist / invited oral presentation / travel award).
[C-4]
K. Masani, A. H. Vette, and M. R. Popovic, “The velocity of the center of pressure fluctuation during quiet
standing reflects the neural modulation of the ankle torque,” XVIIth Congress of the International Society of
Electrophysiology and Kinesiology (ISEK), Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, June 18-21, 2008. Proceedings of
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XVIIth Congress of the International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology (ISEK), PBP2.2, 2008.
[C-5]
A. H. Vette, K. Masani, J. F. Tan, M. O. Abe, K. Nakazawa, and M. R. Popovic, “Modulation of proportional
and derivative (PD) control command can match physiological ankle torque modulation during quiet standing,”
Festival of International Conferences on Caregiving, Disability, Aging and Technology, Toronto, Ontario,
Canada, June 16-19, 2007. Proceedings of Festival of International Conferences on Caregiving, Disability,
Aging and Technology, pp. 99-102, 2007 (invited oral presentation).
[C-6]
J.-Y. Kim, A. H. Vette, J. K. Mills, and M. R. Popovic, “Optimal combination of minimum degrees of freedom
to be actuated in the lower limbs to facilitate arm-free paraplegic standing,” Festival of International Conferences
on Caregiving, Disability, Aging and Technology, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 16-19, 2007. Proceedings of
Festival of International Conferences on Caregiving, Disability, Aging and Technology, pp. 95-98, 2007.
[C-7]
V. Sin, K. Masani, A. H. Vette, T. A. Thrasher, A. Morris, N. Kawashima, and M. R. Popovic, “Muscle
recruitment patterns in perturbed sitting,” Festival of International Conferences on Caregiving, Disability, Aging
and Technology, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 16-19, 2007. Proceedings of Festival of International
Conferences on Caregiving, Disability, Aging and Technology, pp. 136-139, 2007.
[C-8]
D. G. Sayenko, A. H. Vette, K. Kamibayashi, T. Nakajima, M. Akai, and K. Nakazawa, “Can electrical
excitation of plantar cutaneous afferents facilitate the soleus stretch reflex?,” Festival of International
Conferences on Caregiving, Disability, Aging and Technology, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 16-19, 2007.
Proceedings of Festival of International Conferences on Caregiving, Disability, Aging and Technology, pp.
321-324, 2007.
[C-9]
A. H. Vette, K. Masani, and M. R. Popovic, “Balance control during standing: Stabilizing PD controller
generates center-of-mass dynamics as observed in healthy individuals,” 11th Annual Conference of the
International FES Society, Miyagi, Japan, Sept. 12-15, 2006. Proceedings of 11th Annual Conference of the
International FES Society, pp. 166-168, 2006.
[C-10] A. H. Vette, J.-Y. Kim, K. Masani, and M. R. Popovic, “Closed-loop control of FES-assisted arm-free
paraplegic standing: A feasibility study,” EUROCON 2005, Belgrade, Serbia & Montenegro, Nov. 22-24, 2005.
Proceedings of EUROCON – The International Conference on: Computer as a Tool, pp. 37-40, 2005 (invited
oral presentation).
[C-11] K. Masani, A. H. Vette, M. O. Abe, K. Nakazawa, and M. R. Popovic, “Smaller sway during quiet stance is
attributed to effective use of body velocity,” XXth Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics and
29th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, July 31-Aug. 5, 2005.
Proceedings of XXth Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics and 29 th Annual Meeting of the
American Society of Biomechanics, p. 494, 2005.
[C-12] A. H. Vette, K. Masani, and M. R. Popovic, “Implementation of a PD controller for improving human balance,”
10th Annual Conference of the International FES Society, Montreal, Quebec, July 5-9, 2005. Proceedings of 10th
Annual Conference of the International FES Society, pp. 189-191, 2005.
[C-13] A. H. Vette, K. Masani, and M. R. Popovic, “Physical implementation of a PD controller for improving human
balance during quiet stance,” 8th Vienna International Workshop on Functional Electrical Stimulation – Basics,
Technology, Application, Vienna, Austria, Sept. 10-13, 2004. Proceedings of 8th Vienna International
Workshop on Functional Electrical Stimulation, pp. 146-148, 2004.
Abstracts Published in Journals
[AJ-1] J. F. Tan, J. Zariffa, A. H. Vette, C. Lynch, K. Masani, and M. R. Popovic, “Use of an inverted pendulum
apparatus for the study of closed-loop FES control of the ankle joints during quiet standing,” 15th Annual
Conference of the International FES Society, Vienna, Austria, Sept. 8-12, 2010. Artificial Organs, vol. 34 (8), p.
A32-A33, 2010.
[AJ-2] K. Masani, A. H. Vette, M. O. Abe, K. Nakazawa, and M. R. Popovic, “Is lower plantarflexor steadiness in the
elderly a source of larger postural sway during quiet standing?,” 56th Annual Meeting of American College of
Sports Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA, May 27-30, 2009. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, vol.
41(5), Supplement p. S431, 2009.
[AJ-3] K. Masani, J. Ushiyama, A. H. Vette, and M. R. Popovic, “Measures of postural stability are associated with
gains and noise in the control system,” 55th Annual Meeting of American College of Sports Medicine,
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, May 28-31, 2008. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, vol. 40(5), Supplement
pp. S342-343, 2008.
[AJ-4] K. Masani, N. Kawashima, A. H. Vette, and M. R. Popovic, “Ankle extensor activity during standing was
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dramatically attenuated when the biomechanical necessity of ankle torque was eliminated,” 1 st Annual Meeting
of CAN-ACN, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, May 23-25, 2007. The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences,
vol. 34 (Suppl. 3), p. S117, 2007.
[AJ-5]
K. Masani, A. H. Vette, M. O. Abe, K. Nakazawa, and M. R. Popovic, “Derivative gain in the neural controller
accounts for the temporal relationship between body sway and muscle activity,” 5 th World Congress of
Biomechanics, Munich, Germany, July 29-Aug. 4, 2006. Journal of Biomechanics, vol. 39 (Suppl. 1), p. S508,
2006.
[AJ-6] K. Masani, A. H. Vette, M. O. Abe, A. Morris, K. Nakazawa, and M. R. Popovic, “The influence of the
musculoskeletal system on the control mechanism of quiet standing,” 5th World Congress of Biomechanics,
Munich, Germany, July 29-Aug. 4, 2006. Journal of Biomechanics, vol. 39 (Suppl. 1), p. S197, 2006.
[AJ-7] K. Masani, A. H. Vette, and M. R. Popovic, “Is the physiological tremor an error source for balance regulation,
inducing body sway during standing?,” 53rd Annual Meeting of American College of Sports Medicine, Denver,
Colorado, USA, May 31-June 3, 2006. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, vol. 38(5), Supplement p.
S445, 2006.
[AJ-8] A. H. Vette, K. Masani, and M. R. Popovic, “Physical implementation of a PD controller for improving human
balance during quiet stance,” 8th Vienna International Workshop on Functional Electrical Stimulation – Basics,
Technology, Application, Vienna, Austria, Sept. 10-13, 2004. Artificial Organs, vol. 28 (8), p. 756, 2004.
Other Conference Abstracts and Presentations
[A-1]
K. Masani, A. H. Vette, M. O. Abe, K. Nakazawa, and M. R. Popovic, “Center of pressure velocity captures
body acceleration rather than body velocity during quiet standing,” The 40th Annual Meeting of the Society for
Neuroscience, San Diego, California, USA, Nov. 13-17, 2010.
[A-2]
A. H. Vette, T. Yoshida, T. A. Thrasher, K. Masani, and M. R. Popovic, “A complete, universal, and verifiable
set of upper body segment parameters for three-dimensional dynamic modeling,” The 4th National Spinal Cord
Injury Conference, Niagara Falls, Canada, Oct. 28-30, 2010 (abstract/poster award in student category).
[A-3]
A. H. Vette, T. Yoshida, T. A. Thrasher, K. Masani, and M. R. Popovic, “A complete, universal, and verifiable
set of upper body segment parameters for three-dimensional dynamic modeling,” The 34th Annual Meeting of the
American Society of Biomechanics, Providence, USA, Aug. 18-21, 2010.
[A-4]
K. Masani, A. H. Vette, M. O. Abe, K. Nakazawa, and M. R. Popovic, “Decomposing the ankle torque during
quiet standing into active and passive components using EMG,” The XVIII Congress of the International Society
of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology, Aaalborg, Denmark, Abstract p. 540, June 16-19, 2010.
[A-5]
A. H. Vette, K. Masani, V. Sin, and M. R. Popovic, “Posturography measures for healthy young adults during
quiet sitting in comparison with quiet standing,” Toronto Rehab 5th Annual Research Day, Toronto, Ontario,
Canada, Abstract p. 33, Nov. 2, 2009.
[A-6]
D. Sayenko, M. Alekhina, A. H. Vette, K. Nakazawa, and M. R. Popovic, “Balance training with visual
feedback can improve balance abilities in people with spinal cord injury,” The 19th International Conference of
the International Society for Posture & Gait Research, Bologna, Italy, Abstract pp. 105-106, June 21-25, 2009.
[A-7]
A. H. Vette, K. Masani, V. Sin, and M. R. Popovic, “Posturography measures for healthy young adults during
quiet sitting in comparison with quiet standing,” The 19th International Conference of the International Society
for Posture & Gait Research, Bologna, Italy, Abstract pp. 230-231, June 21-25, 2009.
[A-8]
K. Masani, A. H. Vette, M. O. Abe, K. Nakazawa, and M. R. Popovic, “Less ankle stiffness causes less standing
balance in the elderly,” The ISPGR XIX Satellite Pre-Conference ‘Basic Mechanisms Underlying Balance
Control under Static and Dynamic Conditions’ of the International Society for Posture & Gait Research, Pavia,
Italy, Abstract p. 43, June 19-20, 2009.
[A-9]
K. Masani, A. H. Vette, M. O. Abe, K. Nakazawa, and M. R. Popovic, “Less ankle stiffness causes less standing
balance in the elderly,” The 38th Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Washington DC, USA,
Abstract 275.3, Nov. 15-19, 2008.
[A-10] M. Robinson, K. Masani, A. H. Vette, and M. R. Popovic, “Designing a neuroprosthesis for standing,” 3rd
National Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Abstract p. 72, Nov. 6-8, 2008.
[A-11] V. W. Sin, K. Masani, A. H. Vette, T. A. Thrasher, N. Kawashima, A. Morris, and M. R. Popovic, “Comparison
of posturography measures during quiet sitting in healthy young adults with respective measures during quiet
standing,” 3rd National Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Abstract p. 76, Nov.
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6-8, 2008.
[A-12] A. H. Vette, E. Sanin, A. Bulsen, A. Morris, K. Masani, and M. R. Popovic, “A portable and automated postural
perturbation system for balance assessment and training,” 3rd National Spinal Cord Injury Conference, Toronto,
Ontario, Canada, Abstract p. 84, Nov. 6-8, 2008 (‘Best Student Abstract/Poster’ award).
[A-13] T. A. Thrasher, V. W. Sin, K. Masani, A. H. Vette, B. C. Craven, and M. R. Popovic, “Kinematic responses of
the trunk to multidirectional perturbations during unsupported sitting,” 3rd National Spinal Cord Rehabilitation
Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Abstract p. 63, Nov. 6-8, 2008.
[A-14] K. Masani, V. W. Sin, A. H. Vette, T. A. Thrasher, N. Kawashima, A. Morris, R. Preuss, and M. R. Popovic,
“Postural reactions of the trunk muscles to multidirectional perturbations in sitting,” 3rd National Spinal Cord
Rehabilitation Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Abstract p. 64, Nov. 6-8, 2008.
[A-15] K. Masani, A. H. Vette, and M. R. Popovic, “A linear controller in combination with a model of the ankle
torque generation process for control system of human standing balance,” Society of Engineering Science 45th
Annual Technical Meeting, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA, Abstract p. 280, Oct. 12-15, 2008.
[A-16] A. H. Vette, K. Masani, and M. R. Popovic, “Motor command of proportional and derivative (PD) controller
can match ankle torque modulation during quiet stance,” Toronto Rehab 3rd Annual Research Day, Toronto,
Ontario, Canada, Abstract p. 53, Nov. 28, 2007.
[A-17] K. Masani, N. Kawashima, A. H. Vette, and M. R. Popovic, “Control strategy of ankle extensor during standing
depends on the biomechanical requirement of ankle torque,” Toronto Rehab 3rd Annual Research Day, Toronto,
Ontario, Canada, Abstract p. 54, Nov. 28, 2007.
[A-18] K. Masani, N. Kawashima, A. H. Vette, and M. R. Popovic, “Biomechanical necessity of ankle torque during
standing initiates neural activation of ankle extensors,” The 37th Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience,
San Diego, California, USA, Abstract 411.15, Nov. 3-7, 2007.
[A-19] K. Masani, S. Becarevic, A. H. Vette, and M. R. Popovic, “Control mechanism of ankle muscles during
standing,” Festival of International Conferences on Caregiving, Disability, Aging and Technology, Toronto,
Ontario, Canada, Abstract pp. 194-195, June 16-19, 2007.
[A-20] A. H. Vette, K. Masani, and M. R. Popovic, “Physical implementation of a PD controller for improving human
balance during quiet stance,” Toronto Rehab 2nd Annual Research Day, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Nov. 29,
2006.
[A-21] A. H. Vette, K. Masani, and M. R. Popovic, “Balance control during standing: Stabilizing PD controller
generates COM dynamics as observed in healthy individuals,” Toronto Rehab 2nd Annual Research Day,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Nov. 29, 2006.
[A-22] K. Masani, A. H. Vette, M. O. Abe, K. Nakazawa, and M. R. Popovic, “Derivative gain in the neural controller
accounts for the temporal relationship between body sway and muscle activity,” Toronto Rehab 2nd Annual
Research Day, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Nov. 29, 2006.
[A-23] K. Masani, A. H. Vette, M. O. Abe, K. Nakazawa, and M. R. Popovic, “Influence of the neuromuscular system
on the control mechanism of balance during quiet standing,” Toronto Rehab 2nd Annual Research Day, Toronto,
Ontario, Canada, Nov. 29, 2006.
[A-24] K. Masani, A. H. Vette, M. O. Abe, K. Nakazawa, and M. R. Popovic, “Influence of the neuromuscular system
on the control mechanism of balance during quiet standing,” The 36th Annual Meeting of the Society for
Neuroscience, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Abstract 558.3, Oct. 14-18, 2006.
[A-25] M. R. Popovic, K. Masani, and A. H. Vette, “Design of a linear feedback controller to improve human balance
in quiet stance,” Celebrating Innovations in Health Care Expo, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, April 19-20, 2006.
[A-26] K. Masani, A. H. Vette, D. Nozaki, K. Nakazawa, and M. R. Popovic, “Is the physiological tremor an error
source in balance regulation, inducing body sway during standing?,” 16th Annual Meeting of the Society for the
Neural Control of Movement, Key Biscayne, Florida, USA, May 2-6, 2006.
[A-27] K. Masani, A. H. Vette, and M. R. Popovic, “Importance of body sway velocity information in controlling
balance during quiet standing,” Toronto Rehab 1st Annual Research Day, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Oct. 5,
2005.
[A-28] A. H. Vette, K. Masani, and M. R. Popovic, “Implementation of a PD controller for improving human balance
during quiet stance,” Toronto Rehab 1st Annual Research Day, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Oct. 5, 2005.
[A-29] A. H. Vette, K. Masani, and M. R. Popovic, “Physical implementation of a PD controller for improving human
balance during quiet stance,” National Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Sept.
16-18, 2004.
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TEACHING AND SUPERVISION
TEACHING
Time Period
Course Title
Institution
Jan 2011 – Apr 2011
Physiological Control Systems
(control component of course)
Jan 2011 – Apr 2011
Physiological Control Systems
(control component of course)
Institute of Biomaterials and
Biomedical Engineering,
University of Toronto,
Toronto, Canada
Department of Mechanical
and Industrial Engineering,
University of Toronto,
Toronto, Canada
Number, Designation,
Duration & No. Students
BME 350H
Undergraduate, 1 semester
No. students: 65
MIE 331H
Undergraduate, 1 semester
No. students: 75
TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS
Time Period
Course Title
Institution
Jan 2007 – Apr 2007
Physiological Control Systems
Jan 2007 – Apr 2007
Physiological Control Systems
Mar 2003 – Jul 2003
Data Processing and Analysis
Oct 2002 – Feb 2003
Data Processing and Analysis
Institute of Biomaterials and
Biomedical Engineering,
University of Toronto,
Toronto, Canada
Department of Mechanical
and Industrial Engineering,
University of Toronto,
Toronto, Canada
Department of Mechanical
and Medical Engineering,
University Furtwangen,
Furtwangen, Germany
Department of Mechanical
and Medical Engineering,
University Furtwangen,
Furtwangen, Germany
Number, Designation,
Duration & No. Students
BME 350H
Undergraduate, 1 semester
No. students: 60
MIE 331H
Undergraduate, 1 semester
No. students: 70
MA 210 / ME 210
Undergraduate, 1 semester
No. students: 50
MA 210 / ME 210
Undergraduate, 1 semester
No. students: 50
SUPERVISION OF UNDERGRADUATE THESIS STUDENTS
Time Period
Sep 2007 – Apr 2008
Name
Takashi Yoshida
Sep 2007 – Apr 2008
Nicholas Tsolas
Sep 2007 – May 2008
Roger Yuan Xu
Institution
Department of Mechanical
and Industrial Engineering,
University of Toronto
Department of Mechanical
and Industrial Engineering,
University of Toronto
Engineering Sciences,
University of Toronto
Thesis Title
Development and validation
of a 3D dynamic model of
human sitting
Development and validation
of a 3D dynamic model of
human sitting
Validation and optimization
of a virtual muscle model for
predicting human ankle
torque fluctuation during
upright standing
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SUPERVISION OF RESEARCH PROJECTS
Time Period
Name
May 2008 – Aug 2008 Takashi Yoshida
May 2007 – Aug 2007 Roger Yuan Xu
Recipient of:

May 2006 – Aug 2006 Mansi Ranjan
May 2005 – Aug 2005 Egor Sanin
Recipient of:

Institution
Department of Mechanical
and Industrial Engineering,
University of Toronto
Project Title
Comparison of Newton-Euler
and Lagrange formulations
for 3D dynamic modeling of
the human trunk
Engineering Sciences,
Design of a virtual muscle
University of Toronto
model for predicting human
ankle torque fluctuation
during upright standing
Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Faculty of Applied Science and
Engineering, April 2007 ($3,000 for summer of 2007)
Engineering Sciences,
Extraction of anatomical
University of Toronto
muscle properties for use in a
neuroprosthesis for sitting
Department of Mechanical
Design of a neuroprosthesis
and Industrial Engineering,
for sitting
University of Toronto
Summer Student Scholarship, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research
Council of Canada, March 2005 ($4,500 for summer of 2005)
PEDAGOGICAL PROGRAMS, COURSES, AND WORKSHOPS
Date / Time Period
Sep 2006 – Aug 2007
Function
Pedagogical Training Program
Name
Prospective Professors in
Training Program (PPIT)
Mar 2007
Teaching Workshop
Collaborative Learning /
Group Work
Feb 2007
Teaching Workshop
Course Design and Classroom
Management
Feb 2007
Teaching Workshop
Teaching in the Laboratory
Jan 2007
Teaching Workshop
Finding Their Voices –
Working with ESL students
Sep 2006 – Dec 2006
Graduate Course in
Pedagogics
Engineering Teaching and
Learning (MIE3002H)
Sep 2006
Teaching Workshop
Dealing With Conflict in the
Classroom
Institution
Faculty of Applied Science
and Engineering, University
of Toronto
Office of Teaching
Advancement, University of
Toronto
Faculty of Applied Science
and Engineering, University
of Toronto
Office of Teaching
Advancement, University of
Toronto
Office of Teaching
Advancement, University of
Toronto
Department of Mechanical
and Industrial Engineering,
University of Toronto
Office of Teaching
Advancement, University of
Toronto