Expert Details
Bioengineering, Musculoskeletal Biomechanics, Medical Devices
ID: 727336
Canada
Expert prepared a consulting report in R&D project development for Visionary Biomedical, San Francisco (2004).
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2001 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Bioengineering | Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology |
| Year: 2000 | Degree: MSME | Subject: Mechanical Engineering | Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology |
| Year: 1996 | Degree: BS | Subject: Engineering & Applied Sciences | Institution: California Institute of Technology |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2008 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Associate Professor | Department: Centre for Bioengineering Research and Education |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2003 to 2008 | Employer: University of Calgary | Title: Assistant Professor | Department: Centre for Bioengineering Research and Education |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1997 to 1998 | Employer: Advanced Tissue Sciences | Title: Researcher | Department: Product Development |
Responsibilities:He was responsible for investigating minimally invasive inline monitoring systems for tissue engineered cartilage growth. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2009 to Present | Agency: Health Canada | Role: Senior Scientific Reviewer | Description: Review and expert opinions regarding safety/efficacy of Class III/IV medical devices for licensing. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| ASME, ORS, AO Spine, ASTM, TERMIS, ASQ |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| P.Eng. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research Scholar |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| over 20 journal publications, over 50 conference presentations, and two books in preparation |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| Numerous undergraduate and graduate courses, including Probability and Statistics, Anatomy for Engineers, and Biomaterials & Biocompatibility |
| Vendor Selection |
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| Thirteen years of continuous, ongoing experience |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Substantial experience consulting for Health Canada as a Senior Scientific Reviewer |
Fields of Expertise
bioengineering, biomechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, biomedical device engineering, biomedical research and development, bioabsorbable material, artificial joint, orthopedic injury, biomedical product development, orthopedic implant, biomedical device design review, orthopedic biomechanics, biomechanics