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Fischer, Ken, Ph.D. | fischer@KU.edu
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering 
University of Kansas 
3013 Learned Hall 
Lawrence, KS 66045-2234 
Tel: 785-864-2994 | Fax: 785-864-5254

Research Interests: Orthopaedic biomechanics, including joint mechanics and tissue mechanics, focused on upper extremity mechanics, bone adaptation, and computational bone biomechanics.
 


Friis, Elizabeth A., Ph.D. | lfriis@KU.edu
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
University of Kansas
3013 Learned Hall
Lawrence, KS 66045-2234
Tel: 785-864-2104 | Fax: 785-864-5254

Research Interests: Orthopaedic biomaterials and biomechanics with particular interest in biomechanics of the spine, composite materials, and mechanical testing and design of implants.
 


Hall, Timothy J., Ph.D. | thall@KUMC.edu
Professor, Radiology Department
University of Kansas Medical Center
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS 66160-7234
Tel: 913-588-7868 | Fax: 913-588-7876

Research Interests: quantitative ultrasonic and elastographic imaging (especially as they apply to renal and tumor physiology), and measures of observer performance and image quality.
 


Liu, Wen, Ph.D.  | wliu@kumc.edu
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Education
University of Kansas Medical Center 
3901 Rainbow Blvd.
Kansas City, KS 66160-7601
Tel: 913-588-6799 | Fax: 913-588-4568

Research Interests: Posture and gait disorders due to age-related diseases including stroke and Parkinson's disease; improvement of postural control and gait for the aged people and people with age-related diseases using feedback training; functional instability of human ankle and knee joints.
 


Luchies, Carl, Ph.D. | luchies@KU.edu
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering 
University of Kansas 
3013 Learned Hall 
Lawrence, KS 66045-2234 
Tel: 785-864-2993 | Fax: 785-864-5254

Research Interests: biomechanics of human mobility, balance, and motor control. 
 


Maletsky, Lorin, Ph.D. | maletsky@KU.edu
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering 
University of Kansas 
3013 Learned Hall 
Lawrence, KS 66045-2234 
Tel: 785-864-2985 | Fax: 785-864-5254

Research Interests: Applications of biomechanics and machine design. Examples include biomechanics testing machines and experimental designs, kinematic joint studies, wear of artificial components, testing and evaluation of prosthetic devices. 
 


McIff, Terence, Ph.D. | tmciff@kumc.edu
Assistant Professor, Orthopedic Surgery Laboratory Director
University of Kansas Medical Center 
3901 Rainbow Blvd.
Kansas City, KS 66160-7387
Tel:  913-588-3175 |  Lab:  913-588-6149 | Fax:  913-588-6178

Research Interests: Ankle Mechanics, Total Joint Replacement, Experimental Mechanics, Finite Element Modeling
 


Medina, Mario, Ph.D., P.E. | mmedina@KU.edu
Assistant Professor, Architectural Engineering 
University of Kansas 
Marvin Hall 
Lawrence, Kansas 66045-2222 
Tel: (785) 864-3604 | Fax: (785) 864-5099 

Research Interests: thermo regulation of humans during trauma, disease, and other abnormalities.
 


Wilson, Sara E. | sewilson@KU.edu
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering 
University of Kansas 
3013 Learned Hall 
Lawrence, KS 66045-2234 
Tel: 785-864-2103 | Fax: 785-864-5254 

Research Interests: Dynamics and control of human motion including position sense in the lumbar spine, scoliosis and coordination of three-dimensional motion, and spinal loading and risk of vertebral fracture.