Trainee Directory

The Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) consists of 300+ graduate students from the Master of Engineering, Master of Applied Science, and Doctor of Philosophy programs. Below are some of our trainees who have agreed to have their profiles showcased. For privacy reasons, we have not shown the contact information of our students.

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Aisha Raji

Primary Advisor: Dr. Milos Popovic Primary Advisor: Dr. Cesar Marquez-Chin Graduate school start date: January 4, 2021 Graduate school end date (approximation): December 31, 2025

Biography

Aisha holds an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. She is currently pursuing a direct-entry PhD, with her research centered on developing innovative robotic rehabilitation techniques aimed at improving upper extremity function in individuals with stroke or spinal cord injury.

She has received notable recognition, including the EPIC-AT Fellowship and the Mark Rochon Award, for her contributions to aging and rehabilitation technology.

In addition to her academic pursuits, Aisha has demonstrated strong leadership, serving on the KITE Trainee Committee and the Biomedical Engineering Student Association, and currently as the president of the Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA), among other roles.