Kevin M Caves
Clinical Associate in the Department of Surgery
Assistive Technology
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Rehabilitation Engineering
Computer Technology
Appointments and Affiliations
- Clinical Associate in the Department of Surgery
- Clinical Associate in the Department of Medicine
Contact Information
- Office Location: 170 Baker House, Durham, NC 27710
- Office Phone: (919) 684-3540
- Email Address: kevin.caves@duke.edu
Education
- Veterans Administration Medical Center, 1989
- M.E. Duke University, 2003
- B.S.M.E. University of Maryland, College Park, 1987
Research Interests
Kevin Caves researches technologies for people with disabilities. Recent projects include the development of brain computer interface (BCI) technologies, the use of sensors to assist older people and individuals with disabilities live more independently and safely at home, and telerehabilitation techniques to improve delivery of assistive technology services.
Specialties
- Technology and Design for People with Disabilities
- Assistive Technology
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Rehabilitation Engineering
- Computer Technology
Courses Taught
- BME 460L: Devices for People with Disabilities (DR)
- BME 493: Projects in Biomedical Engineering (GE)
- BME 590L: Special Topics with Lab
In the News
- Duke research is helping ALS patients communicate (Oct 8, 2013 | UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Now" )
Representative Publications
- Koh, GC-H; Yen, SC; Tay, A; Cheong, A; Ng, YS; De Silva, DA; Png, C; Caves, K; Koh, K; Kumar, Y; Phan, SW; Tai, BC; Chen, C; Chew, E; Chao, Z; Chua, CE; Koh, YS; Hoenig, H, Singapore Tele-technology Aided Rehabilitation in Stroke (STARS) trial: protocol of a randomized clinical trial on tele-rehabilitation for stroke patients., BMC Neurology, vol 15 (2015) [10.1186/s12883-015-0420-3] [abs].