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* Inter-Disciplinary Computing Seminar
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*Title*
Computational Biomechanics for Subject-specific Simulation
*Time/Venue*
Wednesday, October 31 at 2pm
ENGR 4201
*Speaker*
Qi Wei
Assistant Professor
Department of Bioengineering
George Mason University
*Host*
Zoran Duric
*Abstract*
Subject-specific biomechanical simulation has played an important role
in improving our knowledge of human movement and advancing treatment
of movement disorders. In this talk, I will present our efforts in developing
novel computational models of eye movement biomechanics and
musculoskeletal biomechanics.
Contributions of the peripheral ocular plant in accomplishing complex eye
movement are under debate. To understand its functions in both normal and
pathological conditions, a realistic computational model is needed. I will
describe the first three-dimensional biomechanical model of the orbit that
can simulate the dynamics of ocular motility interactively. We are especially
motivated to use this model to investigate the pulley hypotheses and the
mechanical factors of strabismus. I will then present our work on
musculoskeletal simulation. Strand-based biomechanical models have
been developed to simulate (1) hand movement and (2) muscle actions of
the rat hind limb, an important animal model for studying spinal cord injury.
At the end of the talk, I will introduce several ongoing research projects
including biomechanical modeling of neck pain and knee kinematics and
injuries, in collaboration with other faculty at Mason.
Short bio:
Qi Wei is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering. She
joined GMU in August 2012, after completing her postdoctoral training in
the Department of Physiology in the Feinberg School of Medicine at
Northwestern University. Qi Wei received her Ph.D. from Rutgers University
and M.Sc. from The University of British Columbia, both in Computer Science.