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Education
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University, 2013
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Denver, 2015
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Denver, 2021
Work Experience
- Research Assistant (Sept.2016 - Nov.2021)
- Center for Orthopaedic Biomechanics, University of Denver
- Postdoctoral Fellow (Dec.2021 - Present)
- Center for Orthopaedic Biomechanics, University of Denver
Research Experience
- Application of finite element analysis in orthopaedics
- Develop and validate computational models for experiment devices, implants, specimens, and human tissues
- Simulate post-operative lower limb activities and study the influence of implants on joint-related parameters
- Test implant designs and prototypes under physiological conditions and give suggestions for improvement
- Answer surgeons’ concerns by testing potential surgical plans and technique concepts
- Implant stability after knee arthroplasty
- Develop experimental-computational frameworks for evaluating TKA/UKA implant stability
- Develop UKA models that include bones, implants, cartilages, and soft-tissues for evaluating implant designs
- Investigate the impact of TKA factors on bone remodeling and cementless implant-bone micromotion
- Compare the implant stability between novel cementless TKA/UKA designs
- Implant stability after hip arthroplasty
- Develop experimental-computational frameworks for evaluating hip implant stability
- Compare the implant stability and bone strain energy density between novel designs
- Thermal Elastic Instabilities in Automotive System
- Researched thermal problems in automotive systems
- Applied simulation software to research TI problems
Skills and Abilities
ABAQUS, Hypermesh, ScanIP, Python, Matlab, Solidwork, Inkspace, finite element modeling, finite element analysis, statistical analysis
Publications
Talks
Validation of model-predicted proximal tibial displacement and tray micromotion in cementless TKA
Talk at 32nd International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty, Toronto, Canada
Impact of surgical alignment, tray material, PCL condition, and patient anatomy on proximal tibial strains after cemented TKA
Talk at 32nd International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty, Toronto, Canada
Validation of Model-Predicted Cementless Patella Displacements During Lunging
Talk at 32nd International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty, Toronto, Canada
Impact of alignment variation and activity on tray-bone interface micromotions in cementless TKA
Talk at Orthopaedic Research Society, Phoenix, United States
Drivers of initial stability in cementless TKA: Isolating effects of tibiofemoral articulation and fixation features from current implants
Talk at 33rd International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty, Maui, United States
Evaluating the Initial Stability in Cementless Patellar Implant during A Single-Leg Lunge
Talk at 33rd International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty, Maui, United States
Impact of surgical, patient, and implant design factors on implant-bone interface micromotions in cementless unicompartmental knee replacement
Talk at Orthopaedic Research Society, Dallas, United States