We are proud to celebrate Dr. Jacob A. George, Assistant Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, who was recognized as a current endowed chair holder at the 2025 U of U Health Celebrates Distinction event.

Dr. George holds the Solzbacher-Chen Endowed Chair in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering — a distinction that honors his pioneering work at the intersection of rehabilitation robotics, sensorimotor neural engineering, and bioinspired artificial intelligence

His research focuses on developing advanced neural interfaces and prosthetic technologies that restore movement and sensation to individuals with limb loss or neurological conditions. This work is a driving force behind the development of cutting-edge systems like the LUKE arm and has also led to the creation of BIOS, a company spun out of our lab that was recently named an Innovation Awards honoree by Utah Business.

Through his leadership and groundbreaking research, Dr. George is helping redefine wha t’s possible at the intersection of engineering, neuroscience, and patient care — improving quality of life and expanding the future of neurotechnology.