Biomedical, Biomechanics, and Human Mechanical Systems
Biomedical Engineering merges design and problem solving tools commonly applied in engineering with medical sciences and biosciences to fulfil the ultimate goal of advancing human health. Biomedical engineers play a central role in studying the processes of the human body over a wide range of length scales and timescales. Biomechanics and Human Mechanical Systems is the discipline of Biomedical Engineering that is associated with applying the concepts of mechanics - be they in the sub-areas of design, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, mechanical control or thermal sciences - to clinical and biological issues. These issues could center on the mechanics and control of cells, tissues, complex systems like the musculoskeletal or cardio-vascular systems, human-machine interaction in the area of prosthetics and protective devices, and the processes of injury and healing, among many others. The ultimate goal of biomedical engineering is to improve quality of life and human longevity.
Our faculty members include world-renowned leaders and experts who have made significant contributions, particularly in medical equipment design; respiratory disease treatment and respiratory fluid mechanics; bone-implant interface; scoliosis pathology and treatment; orthodontic treatment mechanics; micro-electrical mechanical and micro-optical mechanical sensors; wearable and biomedical instrumentation; myoelectric training tools for prosthetic users; biocompatible surface treatments; imaging analysis and optimization; improvement of technology for E-Health; analysis of gait, posture, and neuromuscular control; assistive and rehabilitative technologies; quantitative assessment of clinical outcomes; sports engineering; forensic biomechanics, impact, blast and trauma biomechanics; health monitoring; and cellular biomechanics.
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Cagri AyranciAssociate Professor Phone: 780-492-2791 |
Multi-Functional Composite Materials, Materials Processing, Solid Mechanics, Materials Science and Engineering, Polymer Science and Engineering, Braided Composites, Shape Memory Polymers and Their Composites, Electrospun Polymeric Multifunctional Nano-Fibers, Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) of Polymers Other Research Areas: |
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Jason CareyProfessor Phone: 780-492-7168 |
Biomaterials, Biomechanics, Structural Engineering, Manufacturing, Oil Well Advanced Material, Orthodontics Biomechanics, Soft Tissue Mechanics, Composite and Multifunctional Materials, Braided Composites Other Research Areas: |
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Christopher DennisonAssociate Professor Phone: 780-492-2425 |
Biomechanics, Sensors, Injury Biomechanics, Advanced Instrumentation, Surrogate Models for Injury |
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Kajsa DukeAssociate Professor Phone: 780-248-2050 |
Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Design of Experiments, Orthopaedics, Fracture Fixation, Customized Implant Design, Surgical Safety and Planning, Finite Element Analysis, Experimental Testing |
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Warren FinlayDistinguished Professor Phone: 780-492-4707 |
Aerosols and Particle Dynamics, Drug and Gene Delivery, Respiratory Drug Delivery, Mechanics of Inhaled Pharmaceutical Aerosols |
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Arman HemmatiAssistant Professor Phone: 780-492-1672 |
Aerodynamics, Hydrodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Turbulence, Turbulence Modelling, Aerospace, Bio-inspired Design, Alternative Energy Systems, and Cardiovascular Flows Other Research Areas: |
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Chun Il KimAssistant Professor Phone: 780-492-6927 |
Biofilms, Thin Films and Coatings, Thickness Distension of Lipid Membranes, Biomembranes, Fiber Reinforced Composite Materials, Elasticity |
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Andrew MartinAssistant Professor Phone: 780-492-9012 |
Aerosols and Particle Dynamics, Drug and Gene Delivery, Biomechanics, Respiratory Fluid Mechanics, Inhaled Pharmaceutical Aerosols, Respiratory Medical Devices, Medical Gases, Gas Mixing and Dispersion |
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Donald RaboudAssociate Chair Phone: 780-492-2244 |
Vibration, Implants, Medical Devices |
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Dan RomanykAssistant Professor Phone: 780-492-2169 |
Fundamental Mechanical Characterization and Modeling of The Response of Natural Dental Biomaterials to Applied Loading, Namely The Periodontal Ligament and Cranial Suture Tissues. In Vitro Biomechanical Simulation and Design of Orthodontic Appliances and Treatment Methods. Characterization of Synthetic Dental Biomaterials Such as Resin Based Composites and Restorative Ceramics Other Research Areas: |
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Hossein RouhaniAssistant Professor Phone: 780-492-8344 |
Biomechanics, Control Systems, Rehabilitation Medicine, Sensors, Biomedical Instrumentation Design , Biomedical Data Processing, Human Motion Measurement, Ambulatory Health Monitoring, Neuroprosthesis Design Other Research Areas: |
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Reinhard VehringProfessor Phone: 780-492-5180 |
Aerosols and Particle Dynamics, Biomaterials, Colloids, Drug and Gene Delivery, Materials Processing, Spray Drying, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Respiratory Drug Delivery, Raman Spectroscopy |
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Albert VetteAssociate Professor Phone: 780-492-1534 |
Biomechanics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Sensors, Mathematical Modeling, Systems and Control, Computational Neuroscience, Neuromechanics, Physiological Control Systems, Postural Control, Assistive Technology Other Research Areas: |
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Lindsey WestoverAssistant Professor Phone: 780-492-4763 |
Noninvasive Assessment of The Integrity of Biological Structures, Vibration Analysis for Evaluation of Osseointegration of Percutaneous Implants, Joint Biomechanics Including Evaluation of Ligaments and Cartilage, Asymmetry Analysis for Evaluation of Spinal Deformity, Mechanical Testing of Biological Tissues, Numerical Analysis and Computational Modeling of Biological Systems |