Frank Sup, PhD
Co-Director, Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation
Director, Mechatronics Robotics Research Lab
BIO
Dr. Frank Sup draws on his background in mechanical engineering to develop patient-focused solutions for medical challenges in physical movement and rehabilitation. He is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. He also directs the Mechatronics and Robotics Research Lab, where he mentors students in research on human-centered robotics and advanced design and control structures and methodologies.
Sup is a strong advocate for the interdisciplinary nurse-engineer approach to biomedical innovation. His research focuses on developing human-centered robotic technologies to augment human gait and balance and explore physical human-machine interfaces. His current focus areas include robotic prostheses and exoskeletons, rehabilitation aids, prediction of human movement, and shared control in teleoperation.
Center-Related Publications
Blake, J. W., Lee, S., Georgadarellis, G. L., White, K., Roberts, S.C., Sup IV, F.C., Giuliano, K. K. (2024).The Use of Eye-tracking Technology to Measure Cognitive-Behavioral Processes During IV Medication Administration, ASPIRE - the HFES International Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ.
Georgadarellis, G. L., Cobb, T., Vital, C. J., & Sup IV, F. C. (2024). Nursing Perceptions of Robotic Technology in Healthcare: A Pretest–Posttest-Survey Analysis Using an Educational Video. IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors, 1-16.
2023 Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation Report, Volume 2
Han, Y., Sup IV, F.C., Han, Z., and Mi, Z. (2023) Effects of Added Mass on Muscle Activity and Joint Movement During Walking. J Bionic Eng.
Sitole, S.P. and Sup IV, F.C. (2023) Continuous Prediction of Human Joint Mechanics using EMG Signals: A Review of Model-based and Model-free Approaches. IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics,5(3), 528-546.
2022 Annual Report, Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation.
K.K. Giuliano, F.C. Sup IV, E. Benjamin, S. Krishnamurty (2022) INNOVATE: Preparing Nurses to be Healthcare Innovation Leaders. Nursing Administration Quarterly, Issue 46.3, p 255-265.
Sup, F., Huber, M., and Follette, D. (2020). We engineered a protective face shield for COVID-19. Here are management lessons that apply to any industry, Fast Company, Apr, 20, 2020.