Current Research Areas
Whole Body Biomechanics
- Gait analysis
- Sports biomechanics
- Biomechanics of animal models of human disease
- Livestock biomechanics
Biomechanical Testing
- Tissue engineered grafts and scaffolds
- Orthopedic devices (screws, plates, prosthetics)
- Novel surgical techniques
- Properties of bone, tendon, and ligament
Computational Metamaterials
- Mechanics of novel geometric metamaterials
- Advanced manufacturing of materials and devices
- 3d printing for orthopedic applications
- Orthopedic surgical planning
Medical Device Design
- Designing medical devices
- Working with physicians to meet unmet needs
- Commercial potential evaluation and business planning