Area of Study / Keywords

Website: https://sites.google.com/a/ualberta.ca/orthobiotesting/ Biomechanics And Biomedical Engineering Testing Biomaterials Mechanics And Materials Elasticity And Solid Mechanics Experimental Mechanics

About

• 2016 – 2018 Research Faculty Service Officer: School of Dentistry, University of Alberta
• 2014 – 2016 Postdoctoral Fellow: School of Dentistry, University of Alberta
• 2008 – 2014 PhD Mechanical Engineering: University of Alberta
• 2005 – 2008 BSc Mechanical Engineering: University of Alberta

Research

Primary research interests include:

• Fundamental mechanical characterization and modeling of the response of natural dental biomaterials to applied loading, namely the periodontal ligament and cranial suture tissues
• In vitro biomechanical simulation and design of orthodontic appliances and treatment methods (link to Orthodontic Biomechanics Testing and Development Group provided)
• Characterization of synthetic dental biomaterials such as resin based composites and restorative ceramics