Welcome
Welcome to my personal website! I'm a PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto, passionate about developing innovative rehabilitation technologies and advancing healthcare solutions.
About Me
I am a PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto under the supervision of Dr. Alex Mihailidis. My work focuses on the design and development of a modular upper limb rehabilitation robot for post-stroke therapy. I hold an MSc in Rehabilitation Sciences, an MHSc in Clinical Engineering, and a BASc in Engineering Science (Aerospace) all from UofT.
Selected Publications
- Jafari, D., et al. 3D Video Tracking Technology in the Assessment of Oro-facial Impairments in Neurological Disease. JSLHR, 2023.
- Simmatis, L., Alavi Naeini, S., Jafari, D., et al. Analytical Validation of a Webcam-Based Assessment of Speech Kinematics. Digital Biomarkers, 2023.
- Naeini, S., Simmatis, L., Jafari, D., et al. Automated Temporal Segmentation of Orofacial Assessment Videos. IEEE BHI, 2022.
Research Interests
I have a deep passion for engineering, system design, and development. My main research interests revolve around creating practical and affordable health care solutions that enhance quality of life globally. I love identifying gaps, defining requirements, and designing integrated systems that combine mechanical, electrical, and software elements. Ultimately, I focus on developing robotic, multimodal sensor-based technologies that interact smoothly with humans to optimize human-robot interaction and meet human needs.
Book Recommendations
I’m an avid audiobook listener and typically go through one to four books per month. I only end up recommending about 25% of what I read, but I absolutely love diving into topics like behavioral economics, human psychology, business and entrepreneurship, and technology. Really, if it's a good nonfiction audiobook, I'm in!
Triathlon Experience
I'm passionate about endurance sports and have completed several triathlons. This section will showcase my athletic achievements and the lessons learned from training and competing.
Travels
I love exploring new places and experiencing different cultures. This section will feature highlights from my travels and the insights gained from meeting people around the world.
Ask Me
Have questions about my research, academic journey, or anything else? Feel free to reach out! I'm always happy to connect with fellow researchers, students, and anyone interested in biomedical engineering and rehabilitation technology.
Contact
Email: deniz [dot] jafari [at] utoronto [dot] ca
Location: Toronto, Canada