Graduate Research Assistant
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Jania Williams, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Candidate is a doctoral researcher in Biomechanics and Kinesiology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Her work focuses on advancing assistive device technology and rehabilitation strategies to improve mobility and cardiovascular health in individuals with chronic diseases.
Jania’s passion for biomechanics and human movement science was sparked during her undergraduate studies in biomedical engineering and deepened through hands-on work fitting prosthetics for over 600 amputees during humanitarian missions in Southeast Asia. At Mercer University, she led multiple orthotics and rehabilitation projects that combined gait analysis, EMG, and pressure mapping to assess device effectiveness in clinical populations.
Currently, Jania is a lead researcher on studies evaluating powered ankle exoskeletons, military bracing systems, and innovative rehabilitation protocols for PAD. Her research includes biomechanical testing, muscle oxygenation analysis, and evaluating patient-reported outcomes to better align device design with real-world needs. She has presented at national and regional conferences, authored manuscripts on assistive footwear and metabolic modeling, and led projects assessing cardiovascular responses to exoskeleton use.
Her long-term goal is to lead a translational research program that bridges biomechanics, assistive technology, and rehabilitation science to enhance patient mobility and health outcomes. She is mentored by Dr. Sara Myers and collaborates with vascular surgeon Dr. Iraklis Pipinos to ensure her work remains clinically relevant and impactful.
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