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Electrical Connectors
Expert has applied his physics background to generate a fundamental understanding of temperature generation and material transport in electrical contact spots (a-spots) in bulk electrical interfaces. Over 25 years, his research showed that 1) Sintering effects occur in a-spots even…
Bioprosthesis, Cardiac Valves, Biocompatible Materials, Cardiovascular Diseases, Biomedical Eng.
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING. Expert has expertise in biomedical engineering, particularly in the areas of prosthetics and implantable devices. HEART VALVE PROSTHESIS; CARDIAC VALVE. The bulk of Expert's research has been related to heart valve prosthesis. His work has focused on the…
Skeletal Biomechanics, Design and Evaluation of Orthopaedic Implants, Artificial Joints, etc.
Expert's research interest centers on the biomechanics of bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. This includes studying the causes of fracture of bone and the mechanics of fracture healing. Other areas of orthopaedic biomechanics include the design, development, and evaluation of…
Fatigue and Experimental Mechanics
Expert has spent the bulk of his career in developing improved methods for predicting the fatigue life of mechanical parts. He has helped dozens of companies in designing and evaluating products for adequate fatigue performance, covering the spectrum from construction…
Blood Wetted Devices and Biomaterials
BLOOD-WETTED BIOMATERIAL; CARDIOVASCULAR PROSTHESES; ARTIFICIAL INTERNAL ORGANS. Expert has been involved in the design, development, and evaluation of extracorporeal and implantable artificial internal organs for many years, first with the artificial kidney (including hemodialyzers and those based upon selective absorption)…
Friction and Wear Reduction, Biomechanics
Expert is a specialist in tribology. His primary expertise is in friction and its consequences during dry sliding of mechanical components. Specific topics of his activity include the measurement of friction coefficients during dry sliding of polymers and ceramics against…
Medical Technology
A significant portion of Expert's current activities include maintaining awareness and working knowledge of regulations that impact medical device manufacturers. She has specific experience with new medical device submissions, including combination products. Expert is proficient in total quality systems requirements…