
Grace McClatchey, Ph.D.
Adjunct Assistant Professor Milwaukee School of Engineering
- Milwaukee WI
Grace McClatchey is a biomedical engineer specializing in human mobility, wearable sensors and rehabilitation.

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Education, Licensure and Certification
Ph.D,
Biomedical Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
2024
B.S.
Mechanical Engineering
Calvin University
2019
Biography
Areas of Expertise
Accomplishments
Advanced Opportunity Program Fellowship
2023-2025
Philip F. Judy Biomedical Engineering Research Fellowship
2023-2024
Jeannette Seloover Johnson and R. Douglas Johnson Women in Science and Technology Fellowship
2022-2023
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor’s Graduate Student Award
2019-2022
Affiliations
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Member (2023-present)
- Biomedical Engineering Society, Member (2019-present)
- National Society of Black Engineers, Member (2016-Present)
- Society of Women in Engineering, Member (2015-Present)
Social
Selected Publications
Wearable Sensors for Cardiovascular Assessment of Manual Wheelchair Users
IEEE XploreMaja Goršič; Grace Fasipe; Jacob R. Rammer
2024-12-17
The cardiovascular health of manual wheelchair users impacts their quality of life and function. A commonly used method to assess cardiovascular fitness and functional independence of manual wheelchair users is the 6-Minute Push Test. While it is a simple, no-cost, easy-to-implement test, it provides minimal data and can be subject to errors in counting laps, measuring distance, and reporting data. This study introduces the utilization of inertial measurement units and a wristwatch heart rate monitor to address those errors and gather more comprehensive physiological and movement data from the 6-Minute Push Test.
Holistic Sensor-Based Approach for Assessing Community Mobility and Participation of Manual Wheelchair Users in the Real World
Journal of Sensor and Actuator NetworksGrace McClatchey, Maja Goršič, Madisyn R. Adelman, Wesley C. Kephart, Jacob R. Rammer
2024-10-01
Given the unique challenges faced by manual wheelchair users, improving methods to accurately measure and enhance their participation in community life is critical. This study explores a comprehensive method to evaluate the real-world community mobility and participation of manual wheelchair users by combining GPS mobility tracking, heart rate, and activity journals.
Inertial Measurement Unit and Heart Rate Monitoring to Assess Cardiovascular Fitness of Manual Wheelchair Users during the Six-Minute Push Test
SensorsGrace Fasipe, Maja Goršič, Erika V. Zabre and Jacob R. Rammer
2024-06-27
Manual wheelchair users (MWUs) are prone to a sedentary life that can negatively affect their physical and cardiovascular health, making regular assessment important to identify appropriate interventions and lifestyle modifications. One mean of assessing MWUs’ physical health is the 6 min push test (6MPT), where the user propels themselves as far as they can in six minutes. However, reliance on observer input introduces subjectivity, while limited quantitative data inhibit comprehensive assessment. Incorporating sensors into the 6MPT can address these limitations. Here, ten MWUs performed the 6MPT with additional sensors: two inertial measurement units (IMUs)—one on the wheelchair and one on the wrist together with a heart rate wristwatch.
Community mobility and participation assessment of manual wheelchair users: a review of current techniques and challenges
Frontiers in Human NeuroscienceGrace Fasipe, Maja Goršič, Mohammad Habibur Rahman, Jacob Rammer
2024-01-04
According to the World Health Organization, hundreds of individuals commence wheelchair use daily, often due to an injury such as spinal cord injury or through a condition such as a stroke. However, manual wheelchair users typically experience reductions in individual community mobility and participation. In this review, articles from 2017 to 2023 were reviewed to identify means of measuring community mobility and participation of manual wheelchair users, factors that can impact these aspects, and current rehabilitation techniques for improving them.