PRISM Lab - Our Team
Staff
- Dr. Tom Chau
- Siva Rajaratnam
- Dr. Ledy Holanda
- Kristen Chang
- Fanny Hotzé
- Sarah Irwin
- Jason Leung
- Leslie Mumford
- Ka Lun Tam
Graduate Students
Meet the graduate students in the prism lab.
Alumni
2024
Laura Wheeler, MASc
In-Ear EEG Device for Auditory Brain-Computer Interface Communication; Sep 2021 - Jan 2024
Marija Pranjić, PhD
Investigating the role of auditory and motor timing in synchronization abilities among children with and without developmental coordination disorder: An EEG-fNIRS study; Sep 2021 - Jan 2024
2022
Jae Moon, PhD
Training a Covert Speech Brain-Computer Interface Through the Passive Perception of Speech; Sep 2017 - Aug 2022
Maryam Moadeli, MASc
Design and Evaluation of a Context Aware AAC Application for Pre-literate Children with Complex Communication Needs; Sep 2019 - Apr 2022
2021
Christine Horner, MASc
Asynchronous Voluntary Self-regulated Near-infrared Spectroscopy Brain-computer Interface for Children with Complex Communication Needs; Sep 2019 - Sep 2021
Jason Leung, MASc
Evaluation of an Electroencephalography Source Imaging Based Brain-Computer Interface for Youth with Brain Lesions; Sep 2019 - Sep 2021
Corinna Smith, MASc
Enabling Conversation Without Speech: Towards an Electroencephalography Brain-Computer Interface to Detect the Intention to Respond; Sep 2019 - Sep 2021
Kaela Shea, PhD
Towards Improving Access to Assistive Communication through Brain Computer Interface Technology, Interface Design, and Policy; Sep 2017 - Sep 2021
Rana Fahim Hashemi, MASc
Leveraging Unsupervised Learning Methods to Improve Imagined Speech EEG-BCIs; Sep 2018 - Jul 2021
KyuRim Kang, PhD
Brain Synchronization with Electroencephalography (EEG) for Children/Youth with Disabilities, their Parents, and Neurologic Music Therapists; Sep 2016 - Jan 2021
Karolina Urban, PhD
Using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to measure brain activity during dual-task performance in pediatric concussion patients; Sep 2016 - Jan 2021
2020
Nicolas Ivanov, MASc
Development of a novel feedback system to guide skill acquisition for brain-computer interface control; Sep 2018 - Sep 2020
2019
Erica Floreani, MASc
A Novel Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Brain-Computer Interface for the Detection of Emotional Valence in Children; Sep 2017 – Sep 2019
Mary Fallah, MASc
A Novel Natural Language Processing Brain-Computer Interface Communication System; Sep 2017 – Sep 2019
Behnam Reyhani, MASc
Utilizing Machine Learning and Virtual Reality to Facilitate Brain-Computer Interface Control; Sep 2017 – Aug 2019
Rozhin Yousefi, PhD
Towards Development of a Robust Asynchronous EEG-BCI using Error-Related Potentials; Sep 2016 – Jul 2019
George Hanna, MASc
Wearable Hybrid Brain Computer Interface as a Pathway for Environmental Control; Sep 2017 – Jul 2019
2018
Rami Saab, MASc
The Ear: Gateway to the Brain. Exploring the Feasibility of a Novel In-Ear Electroencephalography Device in an Auditory Brain-Computer Interface; Sep 2016 – Sep 2018
Sarah House, MASc
Evaluation of a Motor Imagery Electroencephalography Brain-Computer Interface as an Access Technology for Children; Sep 2016 – Sep 2018
Alborz Rezazadeh, PhD
Development of a Hybrid Brain-Computer Interface Based on Imagined Speech Using Electroencephalography and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy; Sep 2014 – Sep 2018
Hamidreza Saghir, PhD
Characterizing Nonlinear Properties of Complex Signals across Time; Sep 2014 – Apr 2018
Maryam Mokhberi, MASc
Investigating the Efficacy of Meditation and Mental Rehearsal on EEG BCI Performance in a Pediatric Context; Sep 2015 – Jan 2018
Katherine Plewa, PhD
Analysis and Interpretation of Lower Limb Mechanomyographic Signals in Human Gait; Sep 2013 – Jan 2018
Amanda Fleury, PhD
Characterization and Clinical Applications of Textile-based Sensors in Rehabilitation; Sep 2012 – Jan 2018
2017
Rozita Abdoli, MHSc
Voluntary Self-Regulation BCI with Real-Time User Feedback in an Adolescent Population; Jan 2016 – Jan 2018
Andrew Wong, MHSc
Systematic Quantification of Superficial Blood Flow in Near Infrared Spectroscopy Brain Computer Interfaces in a Pediatric Context; Sep 2015 – Sep 2017
Filip Stojic, MASc
A novel EEG-BCI Dependent on Discrimination of Imagery in Visual Field Quadrants; Sep 2015 – Sep 2017
Helia Mohammadi, PhD
Automatic Segmentation and Classification of Cervical Accelerometry Signals: Towards the Instrumental Detection of Unsafe Swallowing; Dec 2013 – Aug 2017
2016
Larissa Schudlo, PhD
Towards a More Robust NIRS-BCI: Single Trial Classification of NIRS Signals Arising from Multiple Cortical Regions; Sep 2012 – Dec 2016
Zahra Emami, MASc
Addressing the Effects of Distractors on a Motor Imagery Brain-Computer Interface; Sep 2014 – Sep 2016
Stefanie Glowinsky, MASc
Developing an Auditory Hybrid Brain-Computer Interface based on Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Electroencephalography; Sep 2014 – Sep 2016
Elias Abou Zeid, PhD
A Ternary Brain-computer Interface based on Single-Trial Readiness Potentials of Self-Initiated Fine Movements; Sep 2011 – Sep 2016
Nicole Proulx, MASc
Detection and Online Classification of the Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Fast Optical Signal for Brain-Computer Interfaces; Sep 2014 – Aug 2016
Andrew Myrden, PhD
Towards Context-Aware Brain-Computer Interfaces; Sep 2011 – Jan 2016
2015
Timothy Zeyl, PhD
Adaptive Brain-Computer Interfacing through Error-Related Potential Detection; Sep 2011 – Dec 2015
Marcela Correa Villada, MSc
Accelerometric Detection of Intentional Movements in the Presence of Dyskinesia; Sep 2013 – Sep 2015
Anuja Goyal, MHSc
Online Three-Class Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound-Based Brain Computer Interface; Sep 2013 – Sep 2015
Sabine Weyand, PhD
A Neurofeedback-Based Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Brain-Computer Interface; Sep 2011 – Aug 2015
Brian Leung, PhD
An Investigation of Complementary Autonomic Measurements as an Approach to Improve Single-Switch Access for Children with Profound Physical Disabilities, Mar 2009 – May 2015
2013
Bassma Ghali, PhD
Variability of Handwriting Biomechanics: A Focus on Grip Kinetics during Signature Writing, Sept 2009 – Sept 2013
Nayanashri Thalanki Anantha, MHSc
Design and Evaluation of a Vocalization-activated Assistive Technology for a Child with Dysarthric Speech, Sept 2011 – Sept 2013
Lucy (Jie) Lu, MASc
Development and evaluation of an online Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonographic brain-computer interface for communication, Sept 2011 – June 2013
Song Kim, MASc
Multimodal Quantification of Interpersonal Physiological Synchrony between Non-verbal Individuals with Severe Disabilities ad their Caregivers during Music Therapy, Sept 2011 – June 2013
Sanaz Razaei, MASc
Physiological Synchrony as Manifested in Dyadic Interactions, Jan 2011 – Jan 2013
Winston DeArmas, MHsc
Vocal Frequency Estimation and Voicing State Prediction with Surface EMG Pattern Recognition, Jan 2012 – Jan 2013
Saba Moghimi, PhD
Detecting Emotional Response to Music using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy of the Prefrontal Cortex, Jan 2009 – Apr 2013
2012
Larissa Schudlo, MASc
Development of an Optical Brain-Computer Interface Using Dynamic Topographical Pattern Classification, Sept 2010 - Jun 2012
Sarah Power, PhD
Toward an optical brain-computer interface based on consciously-modulated prefrontal hemodynamic activity, Sept 2008 – June 2012
Ahmed Faress, MASc
The Detection of Cognitive Activity within a System-Paced Dual-State Selection Paradigm Using a Combination of fNIRS and fTCD Measurements, Sept 2010 – Aug 2012
Colleen Smith, MASc
A Concept-Based P300 Communication System, Sept 2010 – Aug 2012
Idris Aleem, MHSc
Online Environmental Control of Multiple Devices Using Transcranial Doppler (TCD) Ultrasonography, Sept 2010 – Sept 2012
Eric Wan, MASc
Automatic Detection of Selective Auditory Attention Via Transient Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions, Sept 2010 – Dec 2012
2011
Heidi Schwellnus, PhD
Pencil Grasp Pattern: How Critical is it to Functional Handwriting? Sept 2007 – Dec 2011 (co-supervised with H. Carnahan)
Mohammad Nikjoo, PhD
Multiple classifier strategies for dynamic physiological and biomechanical signals, Dec 2011
Leslie Mumford, MHSc
Identification and Development of Individualized Access Pathways Based on Response Efficiency Theory, Sept 2009 – Sept 2011
Céleste Mérey, MHSc
Quantitative Classification of Pediatric Swallowing through Accelerometry, Sept 2009 – Sept 2011
Andrew Myrden, MASc
Detecting and Classifying Cognitive Activity Based on Changes in Cerebral Blood Flow Velocity, Sept 2009 – Aug 2011
Justin Chan, MASc
Online near-infrared spectroscopy brain-computer interfaces with real-time feedback, Sept 2009 – Aug 2011
Hayley Faulkner, MASc
The Automated Detection of Changes in Cerebral Perfusion Accompanying a Verbal Fluency Task: A Novel Application of Transcranial Doppler, Jan 2010 – Jul 2011
Luke Gane, MHSc
The effect of an unexpected auditory stimulus on the facial skin temperature of the periorbital regions as quantified using thermal imaging, Sept 2009 – July 2011
Amanda Fleury, MASc
Fractal dynamics of circle drawing in children with ASD, Sept 2009 – June 2011
Alex Posatskiy, MASc
Design and evaluation of pressure-based sensors for mechanomyography: an investigation of chamber geometry and motion artifact, Sept 2009 – May 2011
2010
Natasha Alves, PhD
Mechanomyography as an access pathway for binary and multifunction control, Sept 2006 – Sept 2010
Negar Memarian, PhD
A novel access technology based on infrared thermography for people with severe motor impairments, Jan 2007 – Sept. 2010
Andrea McCarthy, MSc
An integrated approach to detecting communicative intent amid hyperkinetic movements in children, Sept 2008 – Sept 2010
Denine Ellis, MSc
Investigating the relationship between stride interval dynamics, the energy cost of walking, and physical activity levels in a pediatric population, Sept 2008 – Aug 2010
Stefanie Blain, PhD
Physioloigcally-mediated interaction between children with profound disabilities and their environments, Sept 2005 – Aug 2010
2009
Joon Lee, PhD
Investigation of Accelerometry, Mechanomyography, and Airflow Signals for Abnormal Swallow Detection, Sept 2005 – Sept 2009
Jorge Torres, PhD
Mediated Reality and Location Awareness to Facilitate Topographical Orientation, Sept 2005 – Sept 2009
Stephanie Liddle, MHSc
Investigating detection of prefrontal cortical activation through frequency domain near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) in real-time during a one-on-n selection task, Sept 2007 – Aug 2009
Jillian Fairley, MASc
The effect of treadmill walking on the fractal dynamics of pediatric gait, Sept 2008 – Sept 2009
Dana Zoratto, MHSc
Investigating the relationship between dual-axis accelerometry and hyolaryngeal movement via videoflurosocpy, Sept 2007 – Aug 2009
Matthew Chang, Msc
Stride interval dynamics of treadmill and compliant-surface walking in young able-bodied adults, Jan 2008 – Aug 2009
Brian Nhan, MASc
Spontaneous Facial Skin Temperature Distribution Changes via Thermal Infrared Imaging as a Potential Access Pathway for Non-verbal Individuals with Severe Motor Impairments, Sept 2007 – Aug 2009
Brian Leung, MASc
Access via a multiple camera tongue switch for children with severe spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, Jan 2007-Feb 2009
2008
Scott Young, PhD
Perceiving speed-accuracy tradeoffs, -Sept. 2008
Sarah Power, MASc
NIRS as an access pathway: Investigating the effect of auditory distractions on the prefrontal hemodynamic response to a music imagery task, Sept. 2006-Aug. 2008
Kelly Tai, MASc
Near-infrared spectroscopy signal classification: Towards a brain-computer interface, Sept. 2006-Aug. 2008
Fady Hana, MHSc
Investigating the correlation between swallow accelerometry signal parameters and anthropometric and demographic characteristics of healthy adults, Sept. 2006-Aug. 2008
Linda Ko, MHSc
Near-infrared spectroscopy as an access channel: Prefrontal cortex inhibition during an auditory Go-No-Go task, Sept. 2006-Aug. 2008
2007
Jorge Silva, PhD
A novel asynchronous access method for minimal interface users IBBME Sept. 2004-Dec. 2007 (co-supervised with A. Mihailidis)
Elaine Biddiss, PhD
A framework for user-based design in upper extremity prostheses: Consumer profiling and evaluation of electroactive polymers as prosthetic actuators and sensors IBBME Sept. 2004 – Aug. 2007
Jennifer Kohlenberg, MASc
Investigation of near infrared spectroscopy as an access modality for individuals with severe motor disability IBBME Sept. 2005-Aug. 2007
2006
Jovan Nedeljkovic, MASc
Quantitative descriptions of the temporal dynamics of physiological time series: Towards a method of detecting dynamical change MIE Sept. 2004 – Aug. 2006
Natasha Alves, MASc
Towards Mechanomyographic Control of Upper-limb Prostheses ECE Sept. 2004-Aug. 2006
Kaveh Momen, MASc
Real-time classification of muscle signals from self-selected intentional movements EE (Ryerson) Sept. 2003-Aug. 2005 (co-supervised with S. Krishnan)
2002-2005
Daniel Cossever, MASc
Intelligent message prediction for an icon-based paediatric communication aid. IBBME Sept. 2003-Aug. 2005 (co-supervised with B. Kavanagh)
Jesus Miguel De La Rosa Estanol, MASc
Robust recognition of communicative intent in unconstrained environments. IBBME Sept. 2003- Aug. 2005 (co-supervised with E. Bouffet)
Jorge Silva, MASc
Mechanomyography sensor design and multisensor fusion for upper-limb prosthesis control. IBBME Sept. 2002-Jan. 2003 (co-supervised with A. Goldenberg)
Sidra Rizvi, MSc
Fractal dynamics of stride interval fluctuations
