Biography
Zachary Roy works within the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology and the Healthy Home Laboratory (HHL), a multidisciplinary hub dedicated to addressing the challenges of aging in place. With the HHL Technology Team, Roy drives product development through the design, fabrication and testing of novel assistive technologies. Leveraging his expertise in medical product engineering, he focuses on creating innovative solutions that empower older adults to live independently and safely at home.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh
- Master of Science in Bioengineering – Medical Product Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
Research Interests
- Medical device product design
- Early-stage product development
- Assistive technologies
Publications
- “Development of the RightWheel manual wheelchair wheel rolling resistance clinical decision support system through iterative clinician interviews.”
- “Concept methodology and strength evaluation testing of a woven socket and socket fitting.”
Certificates
- Professional Certification – Linear Stress Analysis in Ansys Mechanical, Ansys Inc.
- Professional Certification – Getting Started with Ansys Fluent, Ansys Inc.
- Certified Practitioner of Human-Centered Design, LUMA Institute
- Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) for Mechanical Design, Dassault Systèmes