BIOEN 5201 - Introduction to Biomechanics - Projects
Literature Reviews and Critiques:
Biomechanical aspects of neuron/brain morphogenesis
PMN motility
Biomechanics of selected motor proteins
Relationship between bone ultrastructure, loading type and fracture
Auditory outer hair cell electromotility
Mechano-transduction by hair cells
Methods to measure mechanical properties of cell membranes
Mechanics of the vocal chords
Ventricular assist devices and artificial hearts
Remodeling of bone in response to mechanical loads
Kinematics of the knee, normal and damaged
Head impact and injury criteria
Contrast insect flight to conventional aircraft flight
Cardiac muscle mechanics
Biomechanics of hearing in fish
Tagged MRI and MR velocimetry
Doppler ultrasound
or Modeling Projects:
High-frequency infant respirator
Dynamics of the eye and ocular muscles
Feedback model for stance
Brain movement during angular acceleration
Motion sensation by otolith organs
High frequency sound production by fish
Biomechanics of bird song production
![]()