Biomechanics & Spinal Cord Injury | E-043695
This expert in the biomechanics of the human spine earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his doctorate in biomedical engineering from Duke University, where he researched spinal trauma. In recognition of his scholarly contributions, the Orthopedic Trauma Association granted him the 'Best Paper' award for his work on spine trauma and the spine's response to loads. He has served as a reviewer for the both the 'Journal of Biomechanics' and 'Spine'. He has significant exposure to the clinical arena, having taught residents and fellows in orthopedic surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine and the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. He currently applies his knowledge as a consultant.
Location: Northern CA
BS, Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania
MS, Biomedical Engineering, Duke University
PhD, Biomedical Engineering, Duke University
Published, ~20 peer-reviewed articles, 17 abstracts, 3 patents
Former, Research Assistant, University of Pennsylvania
Former, Graduate Research Fellow, Armstrong Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory
Former, Biomedical Engineering Researcher, Duke University
Former, Research Bioengineer, the Methodist Hospital (Houston, TX)
Former, Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
Former, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, University of Northern California
Former, Mathematical Statistician, Veteran's Administration Health Care System
Former, Technology Manager & Informatics Chief, Veteran's Administration Health Care System
Current, Principal Engineer, a biomechanics consulting firm