Douglas Weber

Douglas Weber is the Akhtar and Bhutta Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on understanding the role of sensory feedback in perceptual, motor, cognitive, and autonomic functions, combining neuroscience and engineering to develop technologies for enhancing sensory and motor functions after injury or limb loss. He works with industrial partners to translate academic research into practical technologies and has led neurotechnology initiatives at DARPA, including HAPTIX, ElectRx, and TNT. Weber has published extensively and holds eight U.S. patents. He is also a founding member of DARPA’s Biological Technologies Office and has mentored numerous students.

Douglas Weber is a researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Neuroscience Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. His work focuses on neural prostheses, sensorimotor control, functional electrical stimulation, neural coding, and proprioception. His research explores brain-computer interfaces, neuroprosthetic control, and the restoration of movement in individuals with paralysis. He has contributed to studies on electrocorticographic interfaces, biologic scaffolds for muscle regeneration, and the development of assistive robotics. His work also addresses the integration of neurotechnology with rehabilitation and neuroplasticity. Weber's research emphasizes the translation of neural signals into functional motor outputs and the enhancement of daily living through neuroprosthetic systems.