The Robbins Lab at UT Tyler

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