Devos, Hannes

Title(s): PT, PhD

Current Position/Designation: Associate Professor, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training

Institutional Affiliation: University of Kansas Medical Center

Active Email Address: hdevos@kumc.edu

Dr. Hannes Devos, PT, PhD, FACRM, is an internationally recognized expert in neurorehabilitation, with a focus on cognitive-motor integration, functional mobility, and aging-related neurological disorders. As Associate Professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center, he leads interdisciplinary research on innovative rehabilitation strategies for individuals with neurological conditions. His work incorporates virtual reality, telehealth, eye-tracking, brain imaging, and artificial intelligence / machine learning to personalize rehabilitation and expand access. With over 40 funded studies and more than 120 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Devos has significantly advanced the field’s understanding of cognitive workload, fitness-to-drive, and digital biomarkers of cognitive impairment. He is Co-Director of a rehabilitation simulation lab and a mobility clinic, combining clinical relevance with translational research. His research mission is to promote evidence-based, equitable, and technology-enhanced neurorehabilitation

Relevant Professional Skills/Experiences

  • Broad clinical and research experience in neurorehabilitation across different continents.
  • Technology-driven innovation in neurorehabilitation.
  • Active research portfolio on inclusive mobility and access to neurorehabilitation technologies.
  • Strong record of cross-disciplinary collaboration with engineers, neuroscientists, clinicians, and transportation experts.

Relevant Career Highlights

  • Associate Professor, University of Kansas Medical Center
  • Principal Investigator on NIH, DOT, and Foundation studies targeting cognition and mobility in neurological conditions
  • Co-Director of the Lab for Advanced Rehabilitation Research in Simulation and the Driving & Mobility Services Clinic
  • Over 120 publications in high-impact journals spanning neurorehabilitation, cognition, and mobility
  • Pioneer in integrating AI and virtual reality for cognitive-motor and precision rehabilitation
  • Fellow of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine