Dr. Andrew Y.J. Szeto, Ph.D.
 

Professor of Electrical Engineering, San Diego State University

Acoustic Modeling of Tracheal Sounds

This lecture addresses two major topics: 1) What is rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology? Its development, myths, key principles, training programs, and knowledge base. 2) What are some examples of assistive technology? Developing assistive technology using an interdisciplinary approach.

Biography

Andrew Szeto is a professor of Electrical Engineering at San Diego State University. His research includes applications of technology to persons with disabilities. His specializations include rehabilitation engineering, sensory aids, biomedical instrumentation, and ergonomics. During his career, Dr. Szeto has acquired over $2.5 million in federal grants. His most recent professional honors include IEEE Fellow (2002), AIMBE Fellow (2002), and President of IEEE/EMBS (2000) and Associate Editor of IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Magazine (1995-99, 2002-present).