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Areas of expertise

  • Biomechanical engineering
  • Biomedical engineering - sensor technologies in healthcare
  • Computational modelling
  • Neuromechanics
  • Control systems

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About Azadeh Kian

Azadeh is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Health and Sport (IHES) at Victoria University. She obtained her PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Melbourne and her M.Sc and B.Sc from Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran.

Azadeh has extensive experience in experimental and computational biomechanical engineering. She is mainly interested in developing neuromusculoskeletal models to investigate the neuromechanics of the human movement. Her current research focuses on developing an intelligent powered ankle exoskeleton that can prevent falls in older adults with weakened ankle joints.

Azadeh has got valuable professional experience in both clinical and industrial settings including the Royal Children’s Hospital and dorsaVi company while she maintains collaborations with research leaders from the University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, and the Griffith University.

 

Qualifications

  • PhD, University of Melbourne, Australia 2020
  • MSc, Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran 2010
  • BSc, Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran 2008

Key publications

Year Citation
2021 Kian, A., Pizzolato, C., Halaki, M., Ginn, K., Lloyd, D., & Ackland, D. (211001). EMG-Driven Model Predictions Of Glenohumeral Joint Force Show High Agreement With Instrumented Implant Data After Targeted Model Calibration ANZORS.
2017 Kian, A. (170723). ESTIMATION OF SHOULDER MUSCLE FORCES DURING ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING USING AN EMG-INFORMED NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL MODEL Conference Proceedings.

Year Citation
2022 Kian, A., Widanapathirana, G., Joseph, A. M., Lai, D. TH., & Begg, R. (220301). Application of Wearable Sensors in Actuation and Control of Powered Ankle Exoskeletons: A Comprehensive Review. Sensors, 22(6),

doi: 10.3390/s22062244

2021 Kian, A., Pizzolato, C., Halaki, M., Ginn, K., Lloyd, D., Reed, D., & Ackland, D. (211202). The effectiveness of EMG-driven neuromusculoskeletal model calibration is task dependent. Journal of Biomechanics, 129

doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110698

2019 Kian, A., Pizzolato, C., Halaki, M., Ginn, K., Lloyd, D., Reed, D., & Ackland, D. (191203). Static optimization underestimates antagonist muscle activity at the glenohumeral joint: A musculoskeletal modeling study. Journal of Biomechanics, 97

doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.109348

2013 Kian, A. (130101). Comparing the ability of controlling the bow hand during aiming phase between two elite and beginner female compound archers: A case study. European Journal of Experimental Biology, (103-111).
2013 Kian, A. (130101). Designing and Manufacturing a Force plate Specified for Observing Balance Disabilities. European Journal of Experimental Biology, (216-222).

Research funding for the past 5 years

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Supervision of research students at VU

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Currently supervised research students at VU

No. of students Study level Role
2 PhD Associate supervisor

Currently supervised research students at VU

Students & level Role
PhD (2) Associate supervisor

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