PhD Student Profiles

PhD students from the Department of Occupational Therapy enrolled in the Rehabilitation Science Doctoral program consist of focused and enthusiastic individuals dedicated to improving the field. With the support of their mentors, our PhD students are actively involved in scholarly investigations and dissemination projects.

Our PhD students come from backgrounds related to occupational therapy, physical therapy, public health, sociology, and engineering. They showcase amazing diversity and stem from Canada, Peru, South Korea, and Kenya. As a result, our students from the department foster interdisciplinary work, from diverse backgrounds and cultures, which position them to better solve the complex problems of today’s society.

We are proud of all our PhD students and their mentors!

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Automated Vehicle (AV) Technology

Isabelle Coppa Wandenkolk, MPH, CPH

Promoting Veteran centric rural transportation options via automated shuttle exposure

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Seung Woo Hwangbo, OTD

Integrating user perceptions, with and without disabilities through the lifespan, on acceptance of autonomous vehicles


Recent Graduates