Biomechanics and Assistive Technology Laboratory
The Biomechanics and Assistive Technology Laboratory is a Joint Lab between the Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and Bioengineering Departments
Current Research
Dynamics of Human Movement
Muscle Strengthening during Lunge Exercise
Orthopaedic Biomechanics
- Kinematics of the upper extremities during several clinical tests to diagnose osteoarthritis of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint
- Finite element analysis of the AC joint
Assistive Devices to Assist Individuals with Disabilities
* Senior Design Projects
People
Director
Mohamed Samir Hefzy, Ph.D., PE, FASME
Professor
35 years at UToledo since 1987
Recent Graduates
Bethany Arn
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (2021)
Stephen Barnes
Master of Science in Bioengineering (2022)
Custom Mobility, Inc.
Largo, Florida