About Sam
Samuel is currently completing a PhD in Biomedical Engineering at Brown University, in the field of Brain Computer Interface Neuroprosthesis, developing new technologies for neurally controlled assistive devices. Specifically, Samuel is developing the Intelligent Spine Interface, a bidirectional neuroelectric interface to enable people living with a complete spinal cord injury to walk and feel again. His current research builds on foundational knowledge gained during his Bachelors of Electrical Engineering at the University of Newcastle, where he earned the University Medal and gave the graduation address. Samuel has worked as a research and development engineer, and as a contractor at the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). There, he facilitated testing of electric motors for a fully electric, sustainable aircraft. From a young age, Samuel has been focused on giving people living with a spinal cord injury, amputation, stroke, or degenerative disease a second grasp on life through the implementation of Brain Computer Interface Neuroprosthesis. He observed the dramatic difference these devices can make in the ability of patients at the University of Pittsburgh’s Rehabilitation and Neural Engineering Laboratory in 2017. He is excited to further develop these devices into a clinically viable solution to improve the lives of thousands of Australians, and more the world over.
