Orthopedic Biomaterials and Mechanics Laboratory

Engineering the Future of Orthopedic Care

Innovating at the intersection of biomechanics, biomaterials, tissue engineering, and advanced manufacturing.

From patient-specific implants and advanced fracture fixation to regenerative tissue engineering and surgical simulation, the Orthopedic Biomaterials and Mechanics Laboratory develops innovative technologies that bridge engineering and medicine to improve the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and diseases. Through biomechanics, biomaterials, regenerative medicine, and advanced manufacturing, we transform scientific discoveries into solutions that restore mobility and enhance patient care.

Our Mission

To advance orthopedic healthcare through interdisciplinary research that integrates biomechanics, biomaterials, tissue engineering, additive manufacturing, and computational engineering to develop innovative, patient-centered technologies that improve musculoskeletal health and quality of life.

What Makes the OBM Lab Unique?

The OBM Laboratory is one of the few research environments where orthopedic devices, biomaterials, and living tissues are designed, fabricated, biologically evaluated, and mechanically validated under one roof. Our integrated research platform combines advanced manufacturing, regenerative medicine, biomechanical testing, and surgical simulation to accelerate the translation of engineering innovations into clinically relevant orthopedic solutions.

Research That Makes an Impact

Our research spans the entire spectrum of orthopedic innovation—from preventing diabetic foot ulcers and engineering personalized orthotics to regenerating knee cartilage, improving fracture fixation, and developing realistic surgical training platforms. Every project is driven by the same goal: creating technologies that improve patient outcomes while advancing the science of musculoskeletal care.

Research Pillars

Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Fixation

Optimizing internal and external fixation strategies through biomechanics, implant innovation, and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Regenerative Tissue Engineering

Developing stem cell-based therapies, bioinks, and bioprinted meniscus constructs to restore damaged musculoskeletal tissues.

Personalized Orthopedic Devices

Designing patient-specific orthotics and medical devices that improve comfort, mobility, and long-term musculoskeletal health.

Biomaterials and Mechanical Characterization

Understanding how orthopedic materials behave under physiological loading to create safer and longer-lasting implants.

Advanced Manufacturing and Surgical Simulation

Producing high-fidelity anatomical models, surgical simulators, and next-generation orthopedic devices.

State-of-the-Art Research Facilities

The OBM Laboratory combines advanced instrumentation with a comprehensive digital manufacturing ecosystem to support every stage of orthopedic research.

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Training the Next Generation of Innovators

The OBM Laboratory provides research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, high school interns, clinicians, and industry collaborators.

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