Stephen Sprigle is a Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, holding joint appointments in the School of Industrial Design and the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. He also serves as a program faculty member in the Interdisciplinary Bioengineering Graduate Program. 

Sprigle's unique background combines a Ph.D. in Biomechanics and an M.E. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia, an MSPT in Physical Therapy from Mercy College, and a B.S. in Engineering Science & Mechanics from the University of Florida. As a biomedical engineer and licensed physical therapist, he directs the Rehabilitation Engineering and Applied Research Lab (REAR Lab), focusing on applied disability research and development. His research interests encompass the biomechanics of wheelchair seating and posture, pressure ulcer prevention, manual wheelchair propulsion, and the design of assistive and diagnostic technologies. 

Sprigle's career spans both academic and clinical settings, including roles at Helen Hayes Hospital, Columbia University, the State University of New York at Buffalo, and the University of Virginia. At Georgia Tech, he has served in various capacities, including as Director of the Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access and Interim Chair of the School of Industrial Design. Throughout his career, Sprigle has consistently bridged the gap between engineering, design, and healthcare, contributing significantly to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities through innovative research and development in assistive technologies.