Biography
Alicia Koontz is a VA Research Career Scientist and Senior Associate Director of Research at the VA Pittsburgh HealthCare System Human Engineering Research Laboratories. Koontz has over 20 years of experience in research with grant funding from multiple federal agencies, corporate sponsors and foundations. She has published over 100 peer-reviewed materials in top-tier rehabilitation, engineering and biomechanics journals.
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science, University of Pittsburgh
- Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Wright State University
- Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Wright State Universi
Research Interests
- Rehabilitation biomechanics
- Injury prevention
- Adaptive fitness
- Assistive technology
Professional Organization Appointments
- Elected Fellow, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)
