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Florida Poly assistant professor receives Fulbright to continue research in Canada
Chris Kelley, an assistant professor at Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland, has been selected by the U.S. State Department as a Fulbright Specialist.
Kelley, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering, will travel to Canada in August to collaborate on academic curriculum development at the University of Windsor in Ontario, Florida Poly said in a news release. Kelley's research focuses on Parkinson's disease diagnosis and wearable care technology.
The Fulbright Specialist Program provides an opportunity for U.S. academics and established professionals to engage in project-based exchanges at host institutions around the world, the release said.
During Kelley's project at UWindsor, he will primarily collaborate with Jalal Ahamed, associate professor at UWindsor's Department of Mechanical, Automotive and Materials Engineering, in building mechatronics systems curriculum while incorporating biomedical aspects, the release said.
Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary field that combines mechanical engineering, electronics and computer systems to design and build intelligent, automated devices and processes, the release said.
'This is a really great opportunity, and I'm excited to be a part of it,' Kelley said in the release. 'Project-based learning engages students and helps them become better problem solvers because instead of doing everything on paper, they're physically working on something and accomplishing a goal.'
Kelley collaborated last year with Ahamed to develop sensors that capture changes in the gait of a person with Parkinson's disease. Ahamed was at Florida Poly as a Fulbright Canada research chair, the release said.
Kelley will conduct seminars, workshops and lectures on project-based and experiential learning. Upon his return, Kelley plans to begin implementing the new methods into Florida Poly's mechatronic systems, human robotics and other courses, the release said.
'Dr. Kelley's selection as a Fulbright Specialist highlights Florida Poly's growing role on the global stage,' said Mustapha Achoubane, the senior adviser for international relationships at Florida Poly. 'We are dedicated to fostering international partnerships and academic excellence that empower our faculty and students to become leaders and innovators in science and technology worldwide.'
This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Florida Poly assistant professor is named Fulbright Specialist
