Biomechanical Engineering
As a field, biomechanical engineering integrates engineering design and problem-solving strategies with medicine and the biological sciences to help improve human health and quality of life.
Research within the department applies engineering principles and techniques to the human body and medical field.
Areas of Expertise
- Cartilage biomechanics for osteoarthritis
- Cell mechanobiology for osteoporosis treatment and prevention
- Musculoskeletal modeling and simulation for healthy and impaired movement
- Neuromuscular control for stroke patients
- Sports medicine
Affiliated Research Centers
Key Faculty
- Jenni Buckley, Professor
- David Burris, Professor
- Sambeeta ‘Sam’ Das, Assistant Professor
- Chelsea Davis, Associate Professor
- Jill Higginson, Professor
Associate Dean for Graduate Education - X. Lucas Lu, Professor
- Ajay Prasad, Engineering Alumni Distinguished Professor
and Department Chair - Michael Santare, Professor
- Fabrizio Sergi, Associate Professor
- Tyler Van Buren, Assistant Professor
- Liyun (Leann) Wang, Professor
Director, Center for Biomechanical Engineering Research