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Spencer T. Williams

Rice University

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Research Focus:cell type annotation· 3 Organism:human· 3 Approach:deep learning· 1 Assay:electrophysiology· 1 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Assay:imaging· 1 Approach:statistical model· 1

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Generic versus personalized foot-ground contact models for predictive simulations of walking: Is personalization worth the effort?

Spencer T. Williams, Geng Li, Benjamin Jon Fregly

This study compares generic and personalized foot-ground contact models in walking simulations, finding that personalized models improve accuracy in estimating ground reactions and joint loads.

Annals of Biomedical Engineering · Oct 26, 2026Peer-reviewedBioengineering

Reproducible Research: Computational Design of Personalized Clinical Treatments for Walking Impairments Caused by Knee Osteoarthritis and Stroke

Robert M. Salati, Geng Li, Spencer T. Williams, Benjamin Jon Fregly

This paper provides detailed tutorials for creating personalized neuromusculoskeletal models and designing treatments for walking impairments in two clinical cases using the NMSM Pipeline.

bioRxiv · Sep 14, 2026 · PreprintBioengineering

Synergy-based Feedforward with Minimal Feedback Control Predicts Walking Over Multiple Cycles

Spencer T. Williams, Geng Li, Benjamin Jon Fregly

This study develops a synergy-based feedforward plus feedback control model for post-stroke walking, finding that 100% feedforward control best reproduces experimental data.

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology · Aug 3, 2026Peer-reviewedBioengineering