Siddharth Nathella | CV

Education
PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
2022 ➔ Now
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University
2018 ➔ 2022
Minor in Computer Science
Current Position
Graduate Research Assistant, Georgia Institute of Technology
2022 ➔ Now
Exoskeletons & Prosthetic Intelligent Controls Lab (GT) and the Neuromechanics Lab (Emory)
Advisors: Dr. Aaron Young & Dr. Lena Ting
Previous Experience
Purdue University Undergraduate Research
2019 ➔ 2022
Multiscale Robotics and Automation Lab
Multiphysics Vibrations Lab
Human Injuries & Regenerative Technologies Lab
Engineering and Software Intern @ Altec Industries
2019 & 2020
Presentations & Conference Submissions

S. R. Nathella, K. Ghonasgi, T. A. Harvey, L. H. Ting, K. R. Herrin, and A. J. Young, “Challenge-Based Adaptation of Exoskeleton Assistance and Gamified Biofeedback Enables Automated Gait Rehabilitation,” 2025 International Conference On Rehabilitation Robotics (May 2025) doi. (Paper + Poster + Video)

S. R. Nathella, A. J. Young, and L. H. Ting, “Computing Motor Modules with an Autoencoder Enables Stronger Confidence in Module Structure & Functional Interpretability,” American Society of Neurorehabilitation (April 2025) (Poster)

S. R. Nathella, A. J. Young, and L. H. Ting, “Evaluating an Autoencoder for Computing Muscle Synergies,” American Society of Biomechanics (August 2024) (Podium)

S. R. Nathella, D. Lee, A. J. Young and L. H. Ting, “Improvement in Motor Control Complexity During Exoskeleton Gait Training with Biofeedback in Pediatric Patients,” Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Conference (June 2024) (Poster)

S. R. Nathella, D. Lee, K. R. Herrin, A. Young, “Biofeedback and Exoskeleton Assistance for Gait Therapy in Children with Walking Impairments,” Shriners State of Science Research Conference (February 2024) (Poster)

S. R. Nathella, K. R. Herrin, J. L. Contreras-Vidal, L. H. Ting, A. J. Young, Enabling effective pediatric neuro-rehabilitation with robotic exoskeletons using muscle synergy techniques,” NSF BRAIN Center IAB Meeting (2023) (Poster)

S. R. Nathella, D. Lee, A. J. Young, L. H. Ting, How Does Muscle Synergy Recruitment Change After Knee Exoskeleton Gait Training?,” American Society of Biomechanics (August 2023) (Poster)

Fellowships
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
2024 ➔ Now
Georgia Tech ME Interdisciplinary Fellowship
2022 ➔ Now
Georgia Tech Presidential Fellowship
2022 ➔ Now