Christopher Jacobs Ph.D.
Professor Jacobs' research focuses on current biomechanical research questions in orthopaedic science, applying a multidisciplinary approach at the interface between engineering and clinical science as well as the interface between engineering and biology. Current investigations include the study of mechanosensitivity of bone cells to fluid shear stress and substrate deformations; the change in cancellous bone tissue properties with osteoporosis using mechanical testing combined with large-scale (>1 million elements) finite element modeling; using particle composites to improve the fatigue lifetime of acrylic bone cement; identification of the influence of cartilage constituents on mechanical properties at the molecular level; the effect of injury and repair technique on shoulder stability; the effect of weight training on bone material properties; polyethylene wear in prosthetic knee replacements; and the design and quantitative evaluation of prosthetic implants.EducationPh.D. Stanford University - Mechanical Engineering (1994)Awards1998 Research Awared of the European Society of Biomechanics1998 Young Investigator Award of the American Socity of Biomechanics 2000-present Member of the NIH Orthopeadic Study Section 2001-present Editorial Board Member: Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering 2001-present Associate Editor: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering 2004 Department of Veterans Affairs, Career Scientist Award |
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