Connor Olsen is a faculty member in the Engineering Department at Utah Tech University. With a background in neural engineering and neurorobotics, Olsen brings research experience in electromyographically controlled prosthetics, along with two years of professional engineering experience at Hill Air Force Base.
PREVIOUS TEACHING
- Taught several courses at the University of Utah while completing graduate studies.
EXPERIENCE
- Two years of professional engineering experience at Hill Air Force Base.
- Graduate-level teaching experience at the University of Utah.
RESEARCH & INTERESTS
- Neural Engineering
- Neurorobotics
PUBLICATIONS & PROJECTS
- “Electromyographically controlled prosthetic wrist improves dexterity and reduces compensatory movements without added cognitive load,” Scientific Reports, 2024.
AWARDS & HONORS
- National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship, 2023.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Outside of work, enjoys listening to audiobooks, writing, digital painting, and cooking.