Kevin Fite received his Ph.D., M.S., and B.E. in mechanical engineering in 2002, 1999, and 1997, respectively, from Vanderbilt University. He joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Clarkson University in 2007 and is currently an Associate Professor. His research interests include the design and control of electromechanical and fluid power systems with emphasis on applications in rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology.