Research:

Computer-Assisted Surgery & Orthopaedic Biomechanics: Our research focuses on three main areas: computer-assisted surgery techniques to help improve surgical planning and accuracy; fluoroscopic and computed-tomography imaging to identify differences in movement & contact patterns within patients’ joints; and simulations to enhance surgical training. Our overall goal is to improve the outcome of joint replacement surgery.

Current Position:

Associate Professor, Centre for Bioengineering Research and Education, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, University of Calgary

Academic History:

• Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of British Columbia (2003-2007)
• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Queen’s University (1994-1999)
• MASc in Mechanical Engineering, University of – British Columbia (1990-1993)
• BASc in Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo (1984-1989)

Publications

• PhD Dissertation: Shoulder Prosthesis Testing, Queen’s University, 1999.
• MASc Thesis: Functional Task Analysis and Motion Simulation for the Development of a Powered Upper-Limb Orthosis, University of British Columbia, 1993.
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