Pew Lab Group
Corey Pew
Assistant Professor, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Ph.D. from University of Washington, 2017
Ph.D. from University of Washington, 2017
Dr. Pew's interests are focused on biomechanics and human-machine interactions with applications to the advancement of lower limb amputee technologies. This includes the design of new amputee devices as well as sensing and control schemes to facilitate two-way communication between the user and the prosthetic device. In addition, I have interests related to running and human performance evaluation and improvement.
Office: Roberts Hall 112
Phone: 406-994-6769
Email | Faculty Webpage
Graduate Students
Mojtaba Mohasel
Ph.D. Candidate, Mechanical Engineering
Mojtaba Mohasel was born and raised in Iran. He earned his Master’s degree in Industrial
Engineering from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad in 2017 and began his Ph.D. in Mechanical
Engineering at Montana State University in 2021. His doctoral research focuses on
developing software for processing wearable sensor data using Automated Machine Learning
(AutoML). This software streamlines the creation of deep learning models for biomechanists
and accelerates the development of health monitoring tools for clinicians. Mojtaba
is expected to defend his dissertation in Spring 2026.
Hobbies: Chess, swimming, hiking, and reading the poetry of Rumi
Thomas Madden
Ph.D. Candidate, Mechanical Engineering
Thomas is a Mechanical Engineering PhD student. He received a BS from the University
of Virginia and an MS from UC Davis. He also worked as a sports scientist for the
Mammoth Track Club, a professional running team. In alignment with his passions for
running and human performance, his research investigates wearable sensor-based assessments
of walking and running mechanics for clinical and sport applications.
Joe Redmond
Ph.D. Student, Mechanical Engineering
Joe was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After moving to Montana in 2019, he graduated
from Montana State University in 2023 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a
Minor in Mechatronics. He is currently working towards his PhD in Mechanical Engineering,
focused on neuromuscular modeling using High-Density surface EMG for application to
intuitive prosthesis control, as well as IMU alignment techniques for clinical translation.
Hobbies: Rock Climbing, Trail Running, Photography, Reading, eventually a winter sport