Home-Based Therapy After Stroke Using the Hand Spring Operated Movement Enhancer (HandSOME II)
December 2021 – Frontiers in Neurorobotics
Rafael Casas; Tianyao Chen; Peter S. Lum
A tracking device for a wearable high-DOF passive hand exoskeleton
November 2021 – 43rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine &
Rafael Casas; Kaelin Martin, Melissa Sandison, Peter S. Lum
October 2021 – Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences
Ji Chen; IIan Black, Diane Nichols, Tianyao Chen, Melissa Sandison, Rafael Casas; Peter S. Lum
Clinical test of a wearable, high DOF, spring powered hand exoskeleton (HandSOME II)
September 2021 – IEEE transactions on neural systems and rehabitation
Rafael Casas; Melissa Sandison, Tianyao Chen, Peter S. Lum
Conceptualizing the Experience of Exoskeletons in Home Hand Rehabilitation After Stroke
December 2020 – Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Manon Schladen, Yiannis Koumpouros, Rafael Casas, Melissa Sandison, Peter S. Lum
November 2020 – Technology and Disability
Manon Schladen, Yiannis Koumpouros, Melissa Sandison, Rafael Casas; Peter S. Lum
July 2020 – 42nd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC)
Melissa Sandison; Khue Phan; Rafael Casas; Lan Nguyen; Michael Lum; Peter S. Lum
August 2019 – IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ROBOTICS
Tianyao Chen; Rafael Casas; Peter S. Lum
Comparison of Two Series Elastic Actuator Designs Incorporated into a Shoulder Exoskeleton
June 2019 – Conference: 2019 IEEE 16th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR)
Rafael Casas; Tianyao Chen; Peter S. Lum
November 2017 – NeuroImage: Clinical. Volume 17, 2018, Pages 659–666
Rafael Casas, Siva Muthusamy, Paul G. Wakim, Sanhita Sinharay, Margaret R. Lentz,William C. Reid, Dima A. Hammoud
Characterization of neuropathology in the HIV-1 transgenic rat at different ages
February 2016 – Journal of Neuroimmunology. Volume 292, 15 March 2016, Pages 116–125
William Reid; Wael G Ibrahim; Saejeong J Kim; Rafael Casas; Frank Denaro; Dianne Lee; Dragan Maric; Dima Hammoud, MD
March 2016 – PLoS One. 2016; 11(3): e0152265
William C. Reid*, Rafael Casas*, Georgios Z. Papadakis, Siva Muthusamy, Dianne E. Lee, Wael G. Ibrahim, Deloris Koziol, Dragan Maric, Dima A. Hammoud
March 2016 – Conference Paper – SPIE Medical Imaging 2016
Awais Mansoor and Rafael Casas Jr. and Marius G. Lingurarua States
Revisiting noise models in small-animal PET
January 2015 – Journal of Nuclear Medicine 56.supplement 3 (2015): 2601-2601
Awais Mansoor, Rafael Casas
Electrical resistivity of cortical bone: Micromechanical modeling and experimental verification
January 2013 – International Journal of Engineering Science 62, 106-112
Rafael Casas, Igor Sevostianov
The Cross-Property Connection between Mechanical Properties and Electrical Conductivity of Cortical Bone
May 2012 – Master’s Thesis
This study was designed to expand the base of knowledge of bone modeling. The correlations are of value to various medical practices that include bone grafting and bone remodeling through electrical stimulation. Experiments were followed by mechanical bending tests that provided the force load applied and deflection of cortical bone specimens. Micromechanical modeling was involved in determining conductivity of the bone based off its inhomogeneities. Research on the microstructure emphasizes the importance of this aspect to both electrical and mechanical properties and provide for further experimentation on identifying direct electrical relations with density, and mechanical properties.
- Designed and fabricated tools necessary to conduct experiments
- Independent study led to the development of analytical methodology and mathematical modeling
- Electrical conductivity values were correlated with Young’s Modulus and ultimate bending strength
- Received accolades during defense process for originality of research protocol and analytical prowess regarding the microstructure of cortical bone tissue. Recommended to publish findings
Energy Efficient Windows (Spring 2010)
The goal of this project was to develop an energy efficient solution for windows of low income families. Team was directly involved in developing and coordination the execution of material/process characterization and validation plans of an existing product. Including working with the customer to understand their product needs, modifications based off thermodynamics concepts were successfully adapted at an affordable quotation.
Medical Patient Transfer Device (Spring 2009)
Project was focused on creating an innovative medical solution for better patient outcome. Group res
ponsibilities consisted of careful review of existing devices that were compliant with FDA guidelines, along with registered patents. Innovation of ideas led to the design, development, and manufacturing of a successful hydraulic patient transfer system.
SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS
Neurobehavioral and volumetric brain MRI Imaging Biomarkers of neurodegeneration in the HIV-1 
Transgenic Rat
Conference Presentation – World Molecular Imaging Congress (WMIC’16)
Authors: Rafael Casas, Siva Muthusamy, Dima A. Hammoud
Longitudinal Whole Brain and Subregional Volumetry in the HIV-Transgenic Rat
Conference Presentation – IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC’16)
Authors: Rafael Casas, Siva Muthusamy, Dima A. Hammoud
Semi-Automated Elastic Registration Method to Determine Variations in Brain Volume in a Small 
Animal Model of HIV Infection
NIH Postbac Poster Day, May 2014 – Outstanding Poster Award
Authors: R. Casas, K. Peterson, W. Reid, W. Ibrahim, D.Lee, M.Lentz, D.Hammoud
The Effect of Focused Microwave Energy on Native Tooth Structure 
Conference Presentation – AADR Annual Meeting & Exhibition 2014
Authors: R. Casas, G.D. Arndt, D. Byerly, J. Dusl, R. Rubinovitz, M. Sognier, and I. Stangel
The Cross-Property Connection between Mechanical Properties and Electrical Conductivity of Cortical Bone 
Dissertation – New Mexico State University – May 2012
