Overview
Our research employs engineering approaches to understand and control neural function. We work on fundamental questions and applied development in electrical stimulation of the nervous system to restore function to individuals with neurological impairment or injury.
Current projects include:
• understanding the mechanisms of and developing advanced approaches to deep brain stimulation to treat movement disorders,
• developing novel approaches to peripheral nerve electrical stimulation for restoration of bladder function,
• understanding the mechanisms of and developing advanced approaches to spinal cord stimulation to treat chronic pain,
• understanding and controlling the cellular effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation, and
• design of novel electrodes and waveforms for selective stimulation of the nervous system.
Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations
Recent Scholarly Works
Dual-frequency spinal cord stimulation increases responder rates for treatment of neuropathic pain.
Journal article Pain · September 2026 AbstractSpinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an established treatment for chronic pain. However, there is a clear opportunity for improvement as only approximately 60% of patients report a 50% or greater reduction in pain. In this study, we propose a ... Full text CiteSacral Neuromodulation for Refractory Overactive Bladder: Closing the Gaps in Anatomy, Mechanisms, and Parameter Selection.
Journal article Adv Ther · September 2026 Sacral neuromodulation is an effective therapy to control overactive bladder symptoms, yet the underlying mechanisms and optimal stimulation parameters remain unclear. Analysis of 45 clinical studies from 1994 to 2023 demonstrated no significant change in ... Full text Link to item CiteA roadmap to navigate the future of neural engineering.
Journal article J Neural Eng · July 27, 2026 A group of leaders in neural engineering collaborated to develop a roadmap to navigate the future of neural engineering. We covered a range of themes, including brain machine interfaces, neural modeling, artificial intelligence and machine learning, neural ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Estrogen-Dependent Mechanisms Modulating Diabetic Bladder Dysfunction
ResearchCollaborator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2026 - 2031Model-Based Design of Peripheral Nerve Interfaces
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke · 2026 - 2029Neurobiology Training Program
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke · 2024 - 2029View All Grants