Current Research Areas
Motion
Biomechanics
- Biomechanics of animal models of human disease
- Human and animal gait analysis
- Sports biomechanics
- 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
- Working with physicians to meet unmet clinical needs
- Designing new or modified medical devices
- Navigating FDA regulations
- Evaluating commercial potential of new device ideas