Dr. Karl E. Zelik is an Engineering Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University, and Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at HeroWear. He received his B.S. degree in Biomedical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis and his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Michigan. His research interests include biomechanics (the science of human movement) and translating scientific insights into innovative assistive devices (prosthetics, exoskeletons, exosuits, smart clothing, and wearables).