Regular biography
Guillaume Durandau is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University. His research areas include Bioengineering, Dynamics and Control, with specific interests in Biomechanics of movements, Neuromusculoskeletal modelling, Wearable robotics (exoskeleton, prosthesis), and Neural control of movements. He serves as the Non-thesis Masters Coordinator and teaches MECH 220: Mechanics 2. His academic background includes a Ph.D. from the University of Twente, The Netherlands, and M.Sc.A from Sherbrooke University, Canada, as well as an M.Eng. from ISEN Toulon, France.
Scholar-generated biography
Guillaume Durandau is a researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University, specializing in biomechanics, exoskeleton technology, rehabilitation, and neuromusculoskeletal (NMS) modeling. His work focuses on developing real-time musculoskeletal models driven by electromyograms (EMG) to enhance control systems for wearable robotic exoskeletons and prostheses. Durandau's research integrates neuromechanical models with adaptive control strategies to improve the performance and safety of assistive devices, particularly in rehabilitation and human-robot interaction. His publications highlight the use of simulation tools like MyoSuite and MyoSim to advance musculoskeletal and exoskeletal studies, emphasizing the importance of physiological realism and contact-rich dynamics in human-machine interaction.