Elaine Biddiss
Associate Professor
PhD
Research Stream: Clinical Engineering
Email & Telephone: directory.utoronto.ca
Additional Contact Information
Bloorview Research Institute
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
150 Kilgour Road
Toronto, Ontario M4G 1R8 Canada
Main Appointments
- Scientist, Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering
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