Coming to Duke in July 2026!

Hi! My name is Krithika (she/her) and I’m a postdoctoral scholar in Bioengineering at Stanford University. My current research with Prof. Scott Delp in the Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab focuses on using musculoskeletal modeling to identify risk factors for ACL injury. I received my PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the Harvard University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences for my work with Prof. Conor Walsh in the Harvard Biodesign Lab on the use of wearable robotics for gait augmentation and restoration. In particular, my work focused on using tools from biomechanics and bioinspired controls, neuromotor learning, and sensing and estimation towards improving efficacy of robotic intervention, specifically with soft exosuits. Prior to my PhD, I received a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT in 2017 and an MS in Engineering Sciences from Harvard in 2020. Outside of work, I enjoy dancing (Indian classical), violin/orchestra (Western classical), squash and other racket sports, and designing puzzles.

I am excited to share that I will be starting as an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Duke University in July 2026! My lab will work on research questions spanning:

• Wearable robotics for augmenting and restoring mobility

• Neuromotor learning and adaptation during training and rehabilitation

• Biomechanical sensing and modeling

• Personalized interventions for complex skill acquisition

I am actively recruiting PhD students who will start in Fall 2026 - if you are interested in working at the intersection of wearable robotics and biomechanics for augmenting and restoring human mobility, learn more about my planned work here!