Research Projects

Injury potential to the neck has been studied extensively for rear-end impacts.

It has been suggested that closed head injury can occur during low-to-moderate speed rear-end collisions.

Computer simulation programs provide researchers with cost-effective methodologies for studying internal stresses and loads on biological specimens.

The objective of the current study was to evaluate pediatric neck and head injury potential during purely inertial loading of the head.

Kinetic and kinematic data collected from controlled low-speed rear-end crash tests are typically limited to normally seated volunteers, cadavers, and anthropomorphic test devices.

Forensic evaluations of fracture patterns arising from blunt force trauma to the human head have traditionally relied upon case studies rather than controlled experimental data.

Available kinematic and kinetic data with respect to low speed rear-end collisions are typically limited to volunteer, cadaver, and anthropomorphic test device.

Determining the etiology of skull trauma by analyzing the resulting fracture pattern is a common forensic objective that has been demonstrated to follow generalized trends.

Falls from ladders are a major cause of worker injuries and fatalities.

Virtual reality (VR) and head-mounted displays (HMDs) can be viable tools for the presentation of accurate and valid demonstrative data in the courtroom.

The ability to accurately depict the scene of an incident to a jury is a key element of presenting trial demonstratives.

Individuals interact with their smartphones throughout the dar, regardless of the activity they are performing.

Disc herniations occur in a biomechanical environment consistent with forward bending, i.e. compression and flexion of the spine.

Seat belts dramatically reduce the risk of injury in motor vehicle collisions.

Vehicle headlamps and ambient lighting are the primary sources of light in nighttime driving scenarios.