Ashley Rice, Ph.D.
About Ashley Rice, Ph.D.
Ashley Rice, Ph.D., is a data scientist specializing in post-stroke gait modeling at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. With a background in mechanical engineering and physics, she employs machine learning techniques to enhance subject-specific medicine through predictive modeling.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Ashley Rice has been employed as a Data Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2021. In this role, she conducts research in the Neuromuscular Biomechanics laboratory, focusing on post-stroke gait modeling. Her work involves utilizing machine learning techniques to identify factors that influence individual treatment responses and developing predictive models aimed at advancing subject-specific medicine.
Previous Experience at University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Prior to her current position, Ashley Rice served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville from 2017 to 2021. During her four years in this role, she contributed to various research projects and gained valuable experience in the field of biomechanics, furthering her expertise in data analysis and modeling.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Ashley Rice earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, completing her studies from 2017 to 2021. Her academic training provided her with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which she applies in her current research on gait modeling and treatment response.
Undergraduate Studies in Physics at College of Charleston
Ashley Rice completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physics at the College of Charleston from 2012 to 2017. During her undergraduate studies, she also worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant from 2015 to 2017, gaining practical experience in research methodologies and data analysis.