Principal Investigator
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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