1 20 1 https://repository.nyitlibrary.org/files/original/5955c6e903952fafa0a2c252cfb208c1.pdf c699a0613fe81408752108d08c2cdbe5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://repository.nyitlibrary.org/files/original/5955c6e903952fafa0a2c252cfb208c1.pdf">https://repository.nyitlibrary.org/files/original/5955c6e903952fafa0a2c252cfb208c1.pdf</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Engineering Ph.D. - Dissertations & Theses Thesis A long essay or dissertation involving personal research, written by a candidate for a college degree. School College of Engineering and Computing Sciences Department Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Degree Engineering, Ph.D. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kohler, Michael Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Language A language of the resource English Abstract A summary of the resource. Accurate, real-time muscle force and joint torque monitoring is essential across fields such as sports medicine, rehabilitation, biomechanics, and industrial safety. Although dynamometry offers precise measurements, high cost, bulkiness, and required supervision limit continuous use. Many wearable systems also suffer from tethering or bulky batteries, reducing real-world utility. This dissertation addresses these gaps by introducing a novel Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW)–based Force Myography (FMG) framework. Although the present implementation is not wireless, it establishes the foundational principles necessary for future battery-free and wireless muscle-sensing solutions. Integrating FMG with SAW technology, the proposed platform captures muscle deformations and correlates them with torque output. Under isometric and isokinetic conditions, SAW-FMG measurements strongly align with those from a gold-standard electromechanical dynamometer, demonstrating high accuracy and repeatability. Additionally, this work addresses the challenge of the inherently high temperature coefficient of delay (TCD) in 128° YX-cut lithium niobate (LiNbO3). Thin-film over-layers and lithium niobate on insulator (LNOI) substrates are utilized to mitigate thermal drift, thereby enhancing sensor stability under varying temperature conditions. Numerical simulations and prototypes confirm near-zero TCD, ensuring temperature-independent strain readings for consistent performance. Overall, this research lays the groundwork for wearable sensors enabling precise torque measurements with minimal thermal drift. Offering real-time, noninvasive muscle force monitoring, SAW-FMG holds potential for exoskeleton control, injury prevention, and personalized rehabilitation strategies, where timely feedback, reliability, and adaptive load management are paramount. The SAW-FMG approach not only addresses critical limitations of existing systems but also offers a scalable solution for advanced musculoskeletal applications. These findings open pathways for future wireless, battery-free systems in fields such as clinical diagnostics, sports performance, and industrial ergonomics. Title A name given to the resource Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Force Myography Sensor for Comprehensive Muscle Force and Torque Evaluation Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context https://repository.nyitlibrary.org/files/original/5955c6e903952fafa0a2c252cfb208c1.pdf Subject The topic of the resource Acoustic surface wave devices Telecommunication—Equipment and supplies Human engineering Human mechanics Sports medicine Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Thesis Biomechanics Dynamometry Force Myography (FMG) Industrial safety Joint torque measurement Lithium niobate on insulator (LNOI) Real-time muscle force monitoring; Rehabilitation Sports medicine Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Temperature coefficient of delay (TCD) Wearable systems