Dr.Dingguo Zhang, PhD, associate professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering, has been named the winner of the Delsys Prize for 2011, the world’s only prize that recognizes invention and innovation in the field of electromyography

(http://www.delsys.com/DelsysPrize/2011-Delsys-Prize-Winner.html). Electromyography is a medical technique used to evaluate and record muscle response to nervous stimulation. Dr. Zhang’s entry, titled, "Neural oscillator based control for pathological tremor suppression via functional electrical stimulation" was chosen from a field of 70 entries, which underwent a rigorous evaluation process by a review panel of five experts from scientific, engineering and medical disciplines in academia and industry.

The world’s only prize for invention and innovation in the field of electromyography, the Delsys Prize annually honors researchers who demonstrate excellence in creativity and invention surrounding the field of electromyography. It was established by Carlo J. De Luca in 2003 to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of Delsys Inc.The purpose of the Delsys Prize is to promote innovation in the field of Electromyography including advancing the understanding of the EMG signal,developing new devices or techniques that use EMG, and conceiving novel EMG applications.

About Delsys Inc:

Delsys is a spin-off company from the NeuroMuscular Research Center at Boston University.  The company designs, manufactures, and markets a variety of products that are used mainly to detect and measure very low-level electrical signals that are generated in a muscle when it contracts (the EMG signal).  Products sold by the company also include EKG sensors, accelerometers, foot sensors, goniometers and a range of other biosignal sensors.

To date, more than 750 laboratories and clinics worldwide are using Delsys EMG systems for exploring the workings of the neuromuscular system:  in clinics, for assessing the extent of neuromuscular injury or disability and for monitoring the progress of rehabilitation;  in sports applications, for enhancing human neuromuscular performance;  in ergonomics, for providing quantitative evaluations of workers performing tasks or for improving the interaction between the human body and machines; and  in biofeedback applications, for reducing muscle stress, relearning movement patterns and enhancing skilled performance.

To read more about the prize, current and previous winners, please visit www.delsys.com.