Yves Nazon

Mechatronics Engineer @Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Bethesda, MD, US

I design, build, and control custom robotic systems that support advanced clinical and rehabilitation research. My work spans the full robotics lifecycle—from mechanical design and fabrication to control, data analysis, and human–robot interaction—focused on improving outcomes for amputee populations.I currently lead the recreation of an MRI-safe robotic platform, coordinating system-level design and overseeing subsystem development. This includes supervising the design of a vibration-enabled module that applies controlled axial forces to amputees, supporting research into motor control, sensory feedback, and rehabilitation strategies- Key contributions and skills -*End-to-end robotic system design, construction, and control*Leadership of MRI-safe robotic system redevelopment*Research in amputee human–robot interaction and motor control*Mechanical design and prototyping using SolidWorks*Robotic control, automation, and data analysis in Python*Quantitative analysis and signal processing in MATLAB*Technical mentorship and cross-disciplinary collaboration in clinical research settings

Northwestern University

Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering

University of Michigan

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mechanical Engineering

University of Maryland Baltimore County

Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering