Dr. Roger Haut, University Distinguished Professor, Director of Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratories Dr. Haut received a Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics (Biomechanics) from Michigan State University. In addition to his research, he is an editorial consultant for the Journal of Biomechanics and a member of the ASME Bioengineering Division's Honors Committee. He has received the title of MSU University Distinguished Professor, the 2000 O'Donoghue Award from American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and has obtained grants from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control for research on blunt knee insults causing post-traumatic osteoarthrosis (1989-2004). Dr. Haut's Curriculum Vitae describes the publications and presentations that cover this research and related orthopaedic biomechanics activities in these laboratories since 1986. Email WebPage
	Jean Atkinson, LVT, Research Assistant Ms. Jean Atkinson is a licensed veterinary technician. Her primary responsibilities are animal care protocols, animal procurement, and daily monitoring of animal health and related research needs. She regularly interfaces with the Michigan State University Laboratory Animal Resources unit (ULAR) in the preparation of research protocols and animal care. Email
	Clifford Beckett, Electronic Systems Designer Mr. Beckett has associate degrees in Biomedical Electronic Technology, Computer Electronic Technology, and Electrical Engineering Technology. He regularly assists undergraduate and graduate students in various research projects. Mr. Beckett is responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of all mechanical and electrical/computer equipment in the OBL.   Email
	Jerrod Braman, Laboratory Technician Mr. Braman received a M.S. in Engineering Mechanics from Michigan State University in 2010 and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a B.S. in Kinesiology from Michigan State Univeristy in 2006. His responsibilities include running tests on and designing projects for the Vicon Motion Capture System, the Novel Pedar-X Plantar Pressure Measurement System, the Delsys Trigno EMG system, and the thermal shoe testing system. He also assists undergraduate and graduate students on their projects related to these systems.   Email

Graduate Students

	Trevor Deland, BS Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University Mr. DeLand is now working toward an M.S. in Engineering Mechanics. His major area of study is in the field of forensic biomechanics. Current projects include determining impact direction by examining fracture patterns in long bones and developing a correlation between fracture pattern and fall conditions in the developing porcine skull. He is also studying the effect of caging system size and design on the strength of bones in commercial laying hens. Graduation: May, 2013   Email
	Keith Button, BS Mechanical Engineering, Valparaiso University Mr. Button is currently working toward an PhD in Engineering Mechanics. His major area of study is injury mechanisms of the lower extremity. He is currently studying the effect of traumatic anterior cruciate ligament injury on the tissues of the tibio-femoral joint and the development of osteoarthritis. His previous work includes developing subject-specific computational models of the human ankle to study high and medial ankle sprains Graduation: May, 2015 Email
	Brian Weaver, MS Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University Mr. Weaver is currently working toward an PhD in Engineering Mechanics. He is working on a project to effectively evaluate shoe surface interface characteristics using motion analysis and insole pressure measurement as an alternative to a force plate. Graduation: May, 2014 Email

Undergraduate Students

	Eric Darin, Junior, Mechanical Engineering Mr. Darin, is working towards a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently testing the material properties of chicken femurs and tibias to study growth patterns of caged birds. He also assists with mechanical testing of the tibio-femoral joint of rabbits, as well as other projects at the OBL. Graduation: December 2013 Email
	Ross Dudgeon, Senior, Mechanical Engineering Mr. Dudgeon is working towards a BS in Mechanical Engineering with a Bio-option. He is currently involved in testing the mechanical properites of chicken humerus and tibia, as well as assisting in other projects at the OBL. Graduation: May 2013 Email
	Kathleen Fitzsimons, Senior, Mechanical Engineering Ms. Fitzsimons is working towards a BS in Mechanical Engineering. She is currently involved in several projects involving testing on mechanical and thermal properties of shoes and boots as well as gait analysis with emphasis on shod conditions. She is also working on a project to effectively evaluate shoe surface interface characteristics using motion analysis and insole pressure measurement as an alternative to a force plate. Graduation: December 2013 Email
	Kevin Leikert, Junior, Physiology Mr. Leikert is working towards a BS in Physiology. He is currently involved in mechanical testing of the tibio-femoral joint of rabbits related to traumatic ACL damage, while also studying the development of long term, chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis. He is also involved in research that is working to establish an effective method for evaluating shoe surface interface properties outside of the laboratory setting. Graduation: May 2014 Email
	Trevor McSween, Sophomore, Mechanical Engineering Mr. McSween is working towards a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Mr. McSween was the subject of an MSU news video describing his work with the OBL involving shoes and athletic injury prevention. Student involved in hands-on research to minimize athletic injury risk. Graduation: May 2015 Email
	Kyle Wright, Junior, Mechanical Engineering Mr. Wright is working towards a BS in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Biomechanics. He is currently testing the material properties of chicken femurs and tibias to study growth patterns of developing chickens in different caged environments. Concurrently, he assists with the mechanical testing of tibio-femoral joints of rabbits with emphasis on ACL damage. He is also assisting with several other projects including improvments to and maintainence of laboratory testing equipment. Graduation: May 2014 Email

Recent Graduates

	Feng Wei, MS Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University Mr. Wei received his MS in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University at East Lansing in 2007 and is now working towards a PhD in Engineering Mechanics. His previous research includes the biomechanical response of articular cartilage to the cyclic preload and acute overload on the knee as well as the effect of nutraceuticals on cartilage. Currently, he is investigating lower extremity sports medicine, acute ankle injuries such as lateral ankle ligament tears and high ankle sprains, and shoe-surface interfaces optimization. Graduation: May 2011   Email
	Daniel Isaac, M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University Mr. Isaac completed his MS in mechanical engineering specializing in Biomedical Engineering in May 2009. He was involved in the mechanical testing of the tibio-femoral joint of rabbits while also studying the development of long term, chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis.   Email
	Nurit Golenberg, M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University Ms. Golenberg completed her MS in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in biomedical engineering in May 2009. She tested mechanical properties of cartilage after impact and exercise. Additionally, she studied the effect of a neutraceutical on the injury of cartilage. Email

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