
Becky Tucci
Lecturer
Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Education
- Other (2017) New York Medical College (Doctorate of Physical Therapy)
- BE (2014) Stevens Institute of Technology (Biomedical Engineering)
General Information
Dr. Tucci earned her B.E. in Biomedical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology and her doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) at New York Medical College. After her doctoral studies, she joined Stevens Institute of Technology as a faculty member in the Department of Biomedical Engineering where she also manages the teaching labs to facilitate student learning and enhance the student experience. Dr. Tucci also practices physical therapy in the out-patient setting.
Experience
Stevens Institute of Technology, Department of Biomedical Engineering
2017-Present: Lecturer
Parabolic Performance & Rehab
2019-2020: Physical Therapist
Kearny Wellness Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab
2018-2019: Physical Therapist
SportsCare Physical Therapy
2017-2018: Physical Therapist
2017-Present: Lecturer
Parabolic Performance & Rehab
2019-2020: Physical Therapist
Kearny Wellness Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab
2018-2019: Physical Therapist
SportsCare Physical Therapy
2017-2018: Physical Therapist
Institutional Service
- Healthcare Professionals Advisory Committee Member
- Lab Manager Member
- ABET Preparation Member
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Dr. Tucci advises senior design projects each year, working with senior design teams to innovate novel healthcare devices/systems. Previous projects have included: Dynamic Pediatric Stander, Automated OR Lighting, Digital Hand Goniometer, Ureteral Stent and Retrieval Means, Proprioceptive Feedback Device, Arthroscopic Surgical Tool, Adaptive Rock Climbing Harness, Spinal Rod, EMG Prosthetic Feedback Brace, and Breastfeeding Training Device.
Patents and Inventions
Fornax Ureteral Stent
International Application No PCT/US2020/016889 directed to URETERAL STENT AND RETRIEVAL filed February 5, 2020
Provisional Patent filed March 14, 2019 (62/818,406)
DynaSoar Kinesthetic Stander
Provisional Patent filed February 8, 2019 (62/803,179)
International Application No PCT/US2020/016889 directed to URETERAL STENT AND RETRIEVAL filed February 5, 2020
Provisional Patent filed March 14, 2019 (62/818,406)
DynaSoar Kinesthetic Stander
Provisional Patent filed February 8, 2019 (62/803,179)
Selected Publications
Patent Application Publication
- Stifelman, M.; Hazelwood, V.; Tucci, B.; Mohammedi, S.; Nair, M.; Fragale, Jr., A.; Galer, A. (2022). Ureteral Stent and Retrieval Means (pp. 1-27).
Courses
BME482 Engineering Physiology
BME482L Engineering Physiology Lab
BME 306 Intro. to Biomedical Engineering
BME445 Biosystems Simulation & Control
BME 445L Biosystems Simulation & Control
BME 800 Special Problems in Biomedical Engineering
BME482L Engineering Physiology Lab
BME 306 Intro. to Biomedical Engineering
BME445 Biosystems Simulation & Control
BME 445L Biosystems Simulation & Control
BME 800 Special Problems in Biomedical Engineering