Postdoctoral Researchers
Amir Hamedzadeh, Ph.D.
Worked on optimization of computational algorithms used in non-linear FEA models for soft biological tissues.
Brahim Brahmi, Ph.D.
Worked on integrating a haptic system into a real-time physics driven virtual reality simulator and control system of spinal robotics device.
PhD Students
Khaled El-Monajjed
Worked on the multiscale simulation of spinal stability with focus on the involvement of the intra-abdominal pressure.
Ibrahim El-Bojairami
Worked on programming muscle pressure-force relationships for accurate modelling in biomechanical simulations.
Sneha Patel
Worked on the optimization of finite element method tissue deformation optimized for parallel computing.
Trevor Cotter
Worked on finite element-based virtual reality surgical simulators and integrating torque haptics.
Natasha Jacobson
Worked on the medical device design of a novel tool to measure pressures of muscles adjacent to the spine.
Master’s Students
Tianqi Wang
Worked on the mapping algorithm between a graphical and computational finite element mesh for augmented reality.
Nathan Nyamsi Hendji
Worked on implementing the thoracolumbar fascia in a spine finite element model to study its impact on the spine's natural frequencies.
Dingzhong Zhang
Worked on designing a workflow for patient specific holographic CAD models.
Swajan Paul, MBBCh, MSc candidate
Worked on patient specific standard CT scan based models compatible with an augmented reality platform
Research Students
Maxence Coulombe
Worked on developing the User Interface for a Virtual Reality surgical simulator.
Mukit Momin
Worked on software development and integration for a Virtual Reality surgical simulation.
Isabella Bozzo
Worked on a parametric spine model to be leveraged to explore new theories governing spinal stability
Alain Dagher
Worked on the 3D construction of a spine model, inclusive of soft tissue, from segmentation reconstructed images.
Cornelius Hart
Worked on the accurate volumetric simulation of muscles during contraction.