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Elaine Biddiss

Associate Professor

PhD

Research Stream: Clinical Engineering

Email & Telephone: directory.utoronto.ca

Main Appointments

  • Scientist, Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Institute of Biomedical Engineering

Additional Contact Information

Bloorview Research Institute
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
150 Kilgour Road
Toronto, Ontario M4G 1R8 Canada

Research Interests

Our research is focused on the creation of assistive devices that expand opportunities for self-expression, participation, and independent living for children and youth with disabilities. Our multidisciplinary research is on the interface of engineering, computer science, rehabilitation, physiology, design, arts, and fashion.

Keywords: rehabilitation engineering; assistive technology; wearable sensors & actuators; electronic textiles; ubiquitous technology; user-centred design; context awareness; multi-modal feedback.

Current students registered with BME

2 users

Sorsha Asady

MASc Student

Advisors: Elaine Biddiss

Program Start: 2023

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Michael Lam

MASc Student

Advisors: Elaine Biddiss

Program Start: 2024

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Alumni graduate with BME degree

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Elizabeth Han

MASc Student

Advisors: Elaine Biddiss

Duration: 20092011

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Delbert Hung

MASc Student

Advisors: Elaine Biddiss

Duration: 20072009

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Jennifer Irwin

MHSc Student

Advisors: Elaine Biddiss

Duration: 20092011

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Ajmal Khan

MHSc Student

Advisors: Elaine Biddiss

Duration: 20102012

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Danica Kyryllo

MHSc Student

Advisors: Elaine Biddiss

Duration: 20122014

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Emily Lam

MASc Student

Advisors: Elaine Biddiss

Duration: 20192021

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Sunaal Mathew

MASc Student

Advisors: Elaine Biddiss

Duration: 20202022

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Lian Ni

MHSc Student

Advisors: Elaine Biddiss

Duration: 20112013

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Brandon Rufino

MASc Student

Advisors: Elaine Biddiss

Duration: 20192021

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