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| Institution | KU Leuven |
| Code | 888b28bf-420c-459f-815e-634463f39bc0 |
| Faculty | KU Leuven - University |
| Department | Science, Engineering and Technology Group |
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| Name nl | Biomechanica (BMe) |
| Name en | BioMechanics (BMe) |
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| Description nl | Het onderzoek binnen de afdeling Biomechanica spitst zich toe op 3 domeinen van de biomechanica: Fundamenteel botonderzoek; Mechanische analyse en numerieke simulatie binnen de orthopedie en tandheelkunde; Revalidatie technologie. |
| Description en | The research activities of the division are concentrated in three areas of biomechanics: 1. FUNDAMENTAL BONE RESEARCH: Both the relation between bone structure and its mechanical properties and the influence of mechanical sollicitation on bone remodelling are investigated. These relations are particularly relevant for the study and comprehension of fracture healing mechanisms and of osteoporosis. The division uses state of the art engineering techniques such as F.E.M., mechanical tests, vibration analysis and ultrasound, many of which have been developed in the division itself. The division has also been qualified by the Flemish government to carry out animal experiments. 2.MECHANICAL ANALYSIS AND NUMERICAL SIMULATION IN ORTHOPAEDICS AND DENTISTRY: The mechanical performance of new and existing prosthesis designs is evaluated with F.E.M., strain gauge techniques and animal experiments. CAD-techniques, rapid prototyping and robotics are currently explored, to aid in pre-operative planning, custom-manufacturing of implants and the enhancement of precision in orthopaedic surgery. 3. REVALIDATION TECHNOLOGY: The aim of this research topic is to integrate our knowledge of biomechanics and engineering mechanics in the design and development of optimised revalidation tools. Prominent examples of those are: the micro-computer controlled above-knee prosthesis, the application of functional electricalstimulation for the partial restoration of the gait of paraplegics and the development of a mattress with optimal stiffness distribution. The division is heavily engaged in the training of our engineering students. It is responsible for the first and second year education in engineering mechanics and engineering design. In these courses we focus on the ability of the students to learn for themselves and we train them in problem-solving. The use of computers and multi-media is becoming even more important, because we believe that these tools can help the students to reach these goals. The division also organises the post- graduate program in biomedical and clinical engineering. |
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| Website | http://www.kuleuven.be/wieiswie/nl/unit/55685427 |
| Personal | Ranga Adrian, Lesage Raphaëlle, de Bournonville Sébastien, Famaey Nele, Denis Kathleen, Vander Sloten Jozef, Carlier Aurélie, Rustandi Gregorius Andika W., Jaecques Siegfried, Geris Liesbet, Plessers Katrien, Labey Luc, Van Oosterwyck Hans, Cóndor Salgado Mar |
| Project 1 | 0b043f48-7c56-449e-a98f-ea1496f4204c SpineVib - Slimme instrumenten op basis van vibro-akoestische technieken voor het plaatsen van pedikelschroeven SpineVib - Exploring the use of vibro-acoustics in pedicle screw placement |
| Project 2 | 170f242d-c1ad-4f66-b098-ab8a1b47cddd Aansturen van weefsel vouwing en morfogenese in neurale buis organoïden. Directing tissue folding and morphogenesis in neural tube organoids. |
| Project 3 | 179e6078-e3e8-40f9-af1a-c199555d59fb TFM analyse van data verworven over een langere tijdsperiode in context van de ziekte cerebral cavernous malformations. Traction Force Microscopy on time-lapse data in context of Cerebral Cavernous Malformations |
| Project 4 | 536b55bc-f6aa-4844-a2cb-5396152e2b4c SpineVib – Ontwikkeling van een vibro-akoestische methode om intra-operatief de fixatie van pedikelschroeven te beoordelen SpineVib – Development of a vibro-acoustic method to assess fixation in spinal applications |
| Project 5 | 5d36755d-d325-4d9d-848e-ceadf791075b Innovatieve schouderimplantaten met 3D-geprinte microstructuur met als doel slijtage te verminderen Investigations on 3D-printed shoulder implants with custom micro-structured surfaces for wear reduction |
| Project 6 | 837ec054-c1be-43b1-b705-f3f2d583c8fd Het combineren van contrast-versterkte microCT beeldvorming met mechanische testen om de biofideliteit van computermodellen van gezonde en zieke bloedvaten te vergroten Combining contrast-enhanced microCT imaging and mechanical testing to enhance the biofidelity of computational models of healthy and diseased vascular tissues |
| Project 7 | 96dc5530-dc71-4433-bbe7-e2a954517913 Op weg naar gestandaardiseerde en gevalideerde test-protocollen voor het mechanische karakteriseren van biologisch weefsel. Towards standardized and validated test protocols for mechanical characterization of biological tissue. |
| Project 8 | a5a7a244-c723-43f4-9beb-dc750fcea6ef Studie van de cel- en weefselmechanische omgeving van vroege artrose door middel van een optische beeldgebaseerde benadering Mapping the cell and tissue mechanical environment of early osteoarthritis by means of an optical image-based approach |
