Erin Parker

Graduate Research Assistant

MSU Athlete Engineering 

Fields of research/interests:

• Wearable technologies 

Education:

B.S, Computer Engineering and Fashion Design & Merchandising, Mississippi State University

M.S, Industrial Engineering, Mississippi State University

Publications 

• Closing the Wearable Gap—Part VI: Human Gait Recognition Using Deep Learning Methodologies
• Closing the Wearable Gap-Part VII: A Retrospective of Stretch Sensor Tool Kit Development for Benchmark Testing
• Closing the Wearable Gap–Part IX: Validation of an Improved Ankle Motion Capture Wearable
• Low-voltage capacitive measurement methodology for dielectric elastomers
• Deterioration of textile vs. electronic components over time in athletic wearable devices

Other

In 2021, Parker was named the Bagley College of Engineering selection for the Office of Research and Development (ORED) Awards Program. The Research Awards Program is designed to honor those individuals who contribute significantly to the University’s mission of research; to recognize and reward students, faculty, and support staff for their accomplishments in research and creative endeavors; and to increase awareness of MSU research programs and capabilities.

The Powder Springs, Georgia native works with Athlete Engineering through the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS). Dr. John Ball, Associate Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering, is the lead researcher working with Erin. Their project focuses on creating and assessing a wearable ankle measurement system using stretch capacitive sensors.Erin’s accomplishments reach beyond research. She has also co-authored two published, peer-reviewed journal articles and has submitted two conference papers as lead author. In 2021, Parker was also named in the Bagley College of Engineering Hall of Fame.