Principal Investigator
Jill M. Middendorf
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Johns Hopkins University
102 Latrobe Hall
3400 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218
jmidden1@jh.edu
Education
- PostDoc Biomedical Engineering, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
- Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University 2019
- M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University 2017
- B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University 2012
Postdoctoral Fellows
Mary Foltz My research focuses on (1) understanding the movement of percutaneous pins that temporarily hold fractured bones together (in the humorous, hand, and feet) and (2) developing an AI/ML algorithm to recommend spinal stenosis surgery based on clinical MRI scans. My hometown is in the Shenandoah Valley (Winchester, VA). I enjoy traveling, reading, gaming with friends, and hanging out with my family in my free time.
- PhD in Rehabilition Science, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
- MS in Biomedical Engineering, Universtiy of Minnesota – Twin Cities
- BS in Biomedical Engineering and Mathematical Science, Virginia Commonwealth University
PhD Students
Kangxin Wang I am interested in understanding the mechanics of cartilage under repetitive compression and shear on a micro-scale. My hometown is Beijing, China. In my free time, I enjoy music, reading, playing video games and practicing Kendo!
- BS in BioEngineering, University of Pittsburgh
Craig Almeida I am working in the interdisciplinary field of biomechanics. My current work includes evaluating lumbar decompression surgeries using finite element analysis. I enjoy applying mechanical engineering principles to medicine and biology. I was born and raised in Mumbai. I spend my free time cooking and baking new recipes, doing outdoorsy stuff, stargazing, and following up on the latest cars, science, and tech.
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, University of Mumbai
Master’s Students
Kevin Zhu I am a master’s student majoring in mechanical engineering. Interested in finite element analysis, bone structure modeling, and fiber modeling. I come from China and I am also an aviation photographer taking pilot lessons
- BS in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute