Saikat Pal

Saikat Pal is the Director of the Computational Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Engineering (CORE) Lab at NJIT, where he leads research in human movement mechanics and musculoskeletal disorders.

He emphasizes the development of assistive technologies to enhance patient lives and reduce healthcare expenses.

Through experimental studies and computational modeling, Saikat and his students explore the complexities of human movement, performance limits, musculoskeletal disorder treatments, and interactions with assistive devices and robotic technologies.

As the Director of the Life Sciences Motion Capture (LSMC) Lab at NJIT, Saikat fosters interdisciplinary collaborative research involving engineers, scientists, designers, and clinicians using motion capture techniques to address societal needs.

Driven by a desire to make a tangible impact, Saikat is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with conditions like cerebral palsy and spinal cord injuries, designing innovative biomedical devices, and mentoring future researchers in societal problem-solving.

Saikat Pal's educational background includes a Ph.D. and M.S. from the University of Denver, a B.S. from the University of Denver, and a High School Diploma from Fergusson College.

He has held roles such as Assistant Professor at New Jersey Institute of Technology, Assistant Professor at California Polytechnic State University, Biomedical Engineer at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Research Associate and Post Doctoral Scholar at Stanford University, Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Denver, and various engineering and academic positions.

Saikat Pal is open to networking opportunities that align with his research interests and passion for advancing healthcare technology and human movement understanding.