CV
Education
- BS in Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, 2016
- PhD in Biomedical Engineering, University of Kentucky, 2021
Research Experience
- Fall 2021 - Present: Postdoctoral Fellow in Brain-Machine Interfaces
- Cleveland Clinic, Dept of Neurosciences (PI - Dawn Taylor)
- Elucidating the neural code related to co-contraction in upper limb movements for use with functional electrical stimulation (FES)
- Evaluating real-time decoders in non-human primate models
- Optimizing the pre-surgical planning and therapeutic parameters of deep brain stimulation (DBS)
- Creating physiologically-realistic biomechanical models of upper limb movement during FES
- Summer 2016 - Summer 2021: Graduate Research Assistant
- University of Kentucky, Neural Systems Lab (PI - Sridhar Sunderam)
- Explored optimal methods to promote motor rehabilitation with brain-machine interfaces using motor effort
- Constructed algorithms based on feedback from recording devices such as EEG, EMG, force dynamometers
- Designed protocols for clinical and non-clinical human studies
Work experience
- Fall 2017: Graduate Teaching Assistant
- University of Kentucky
- Taught (2) courses for first-year students in the College of Engineering
- Led students through projects that applied Arduinos, basic instrumentation, and MATLAB programming towards solving real-life problems
- Summer 2015: Research Intern
- Acclerated Rehabilitation Technologies/Washington U. in STL
- Programmed in MATLAB for real-time and offline signal processing, data displays, and GUIs
- Incorporated signal processing for off-the-shelf motion sensors to construct a rehabilitation software program
- Worked with stakeholders to establish and integrate meaningful design metrics
- Conducted research quantifying biomechanics of patients with neuromuscular disorders
- 2014 (all 12 months): Development Engineering Co-op
- Zimmer (now Zimmer Biomet)
- Designed, developed, and tested implants and instruments related to bone fracture fixation
- Generated prototype models with CAD software to evaluate new design concepts
- Constructed comprehensive protocols for testing/analyzing the product
- Summer 2013: New Product Development Intern
- Transposagen Biopharmaceuticals
- Collaborated with scientists on the development of new genetic engineering technologies
- Assisted vice president of business development on business trips to present seminars on products and services
- Participated in weekly meetings with laboratory scientists and business development specialists
- Led videoconferences with global clients
Skills
See ‘Competencies’ tab for more detail
Publications
Trial measurement of movement-related cortical dynamics using electroencephalography and diffuse correlation spectroscopy
Haddix et al. (2019). "Trial measurement of movement-related cortical dynamics using electroencephalography and diffuse correlation spectroscopy." 2017 22nd International Conference on Methods and Models in Automation and Robotics. 642-645.
Upper Extremity Movement Reliability and Validity of the Kinect v2
Reither et al. (2018). "Upper Extremity Movement Reliability and Validity of the Kinect v2." Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. 1(3).
Implementation of Low-Pass Fractional Filtering for the Purpose of Analysis of Electroencephalographic Signals
Kawala-Janik et al. (2018). "Implementation of Low-Pass Fractional Filtering for the Purpose of Analysis of Electroencephalographic Signals." Non-Integer Order Calculus and its Applications: 9th International Conference on Non-Integer Order Calculus and Its Applications. 63-73.
Noninvasive seizure prediction using autonomic measurements in patients with refractory epilepsy
Al-Bakri et al. (2018). "Noninvasive seizure prediction using autonomic measurements in patients with refractory epilepsy." IEEE International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology. 2422-2425.
A Comparison of EEG Alpha Rhythm Detection by Tripolar Concentric Ring Electrodes and Conventional Disk Electrodes
Haddix et al. (2019). "A Comparison of EEG Alpha Rhythm Detection by Tripolar Concentric Ring Electrodes and Conventional Disk Electrodes." IEEE International Symposium on Signal Processing and Information Technology. 1(2).
Prediction of Isometric Handgrip Force from Graded Event-Related Desynchronization of the Sensorimotor Rhythm
Haddix et al. (2021). "Prediction of Isometric Handgrip Force from Graded Event-Related Desynchronization of the Sensorimotor Rhythm." Journal of Neural Engineering. 18.
Analysis of Graded Sensorimotor Rhythms for Brain-Computer Interface Applications
Haddix. (2021). "Analysis of Graded Sensorimotor Rhythms for Brain-Computer Interface Applications." Theses and Dissertations--Biomedical Engineering. 74.
Talks
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Conference, 2018
Talk at Honolulu Convention Center, Honolulu, HI
Biomedical Engineering Society Meeting, 2018
Talk at 2018 Biomedical Engineering Society Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia
Society for Neuroscience, 2019
Presentation at Neuroscience Meeting, 2019 at Convention Center, Chicago, IL
BCI Society Meeting, 2021
Presentation at BCI Society Meeting, 2021 at Virtual, Virtual
Society for Neuroscience, 2022
Presentation at Neuroscience Meeting, 2022 at Convention Center, San Diego
Service and leadership
- Update to pull from Outreach tab