Jack F. Schorsch, MS(E)

Personal details

Research Manager
Phone: (312) 238-1570
Alt Phone: (312)-238-1567
Rm#: 1440
E-mail: j-schorsch@northwestern.edu

Research Intrests

My research interests are in the fields of neural engineering, biomechatronics, and bioinstrumentation, specifically, implantable sensors and stimulators, artificial limb systems and their control, and powered exo-skeleton design. The primary focus of my research efforts have been directed towards the development of implantable myoelectric sensors, and the associated testing of those devices.

Scientific education

2006 MS(E) Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA.

2002 BS(E) Biomedical Engineering, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA.

Complete List of Publications

COURSES, SESSIONS, PANELS, SYMPOSIA

[1] Session Contributor, "Revolutionary Neuroprosthetic Systems" 30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine Society (EMBS) Vancouver, Canada, August 20th – 24th, 2008.

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

[1] R. F. ff. Weir, P. R. Troyk, G. A. DeMichele, D. A. Kerns, J. F. Schorsch, H. Maas (2008): Implantable MyoElectric Sensors (IMES) for Intramuscular Electromyogram Recording. IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. (Accepted for publication TBME-00035-2008.R2)

PEER REVIEWED PROCEEDINGS

[1] J. Baker, D. Yatsenko, J. F. Schorsch, R. F. ff. Weir, G. Clark, D. Hutchinson, and B. Greger (2008): Wirelessly Decoding Individuated Finger Movements Using Implantable Myoelectric Sensors (IMES). Neural Interfaces Conference (2008). Cleveland, Ohio, June 16th-18th

[2] R. F. ff. Weir, P. R. Troyk, G. A. DeMichele, D. A. Kerns, J. F. Schorsch, H. Maas (2008): Multifunction Prosthesis Control Using Implanted MyoElectric Sensors. Proceedings of the Myoelectric Controls Conference (MEC2008), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, August 12th – 15th 2008.

[3] R. F. ff. Weir, J. F. Schorsch, P. R. Troyk, and G. A. DeMichele (2008): Multifunction Prosthesis Control Using Implanted MyoElectric Sensors (IMES). Proceedings of the XVIIth Congress of the International Society of Electrophysiology & Kinesiology (ISEK), Niagara Falls, Ontario, CA, June 18th – 21st 2008.

PEER REVIEWED ABSTRACTS

[1] J. Baker, D. Yatsenko, J. F. Schorsch, R. F. ff. Weir, G. Clark, D. Hutchinson, and B. Greger (2008): Wirelessly Decoding Individuated Finger Movements Using Implantable Myoelectric Sensors (IMES). Society for Neuroscience Abstract. Washington, DC. Nov 15th-18th 2008

[2] D. J. Warren, J. J. Baker, D. T. Hutchinson, J. F. Schorsch, R. F. ff. Weir, P. R. Troyk, G. A. DeMichele, G. A. Clark, and B. Greger. (2008): Optimal linear filter control of a virtual prosthetic hand via wirelessly recorded myoelectric signals. Society for Neuroscience Abstract. Washington, DC. Nov 15th-18th 2008

NON-PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

[1] J. F. Schorsch (2007): Multifunction Prosthesis Control using Implanted Sensors. Bioengineering Research Partnership Grantee Planning Meeting National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD, July 12-13, 2007.

[2] J. F. Schorsch (2008): Multifunction Prosthesis Control using Implanted Sensors. Bioengineering Research Partnership Grantee Planning Meeting National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD, June 23-24 2008.

MEDIA

[1] "The World's Most Advanced Bionic Arm” by Michael Belfiore, WIRED, August, 2007. http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2007/08/bionic_arm?currentPage=all