Winner of 13 international and academic prizes in orthopedics research and engineering. Professor in Orthopedic Surgery Research and Director of Biomechanics, Implant Technology and Advanced Surgical Technology Laboratory Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (England) internationally recognized expertise in Orthopedic implant simulation and testing. In the current position alone, led 72 industry, government and private sponsored research projects in Biomedical Engineering, with grants and contracts totaling over $9 million. Consultant on implant testing methods, instrumentation and related technologies. Author of over 250 publications and international conference presentations in orthopedics technology research and engineering.