Journal of Biomechanical Engineering: Recent submissions
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Research on Structural Optimization of Interventional Micro-Axial Blood Pump Based on Nondominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm-II
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study presents an optimization approach for interventional micro-axial blood pumps, aimed at addressing the rising burden of cardiovascular diseases and the limited availability of heart transplant donors ... -
Design of a Novel Dual-Function Spacer Valve for Selective Aerosol Size Filtering and Measuring Peak Expiratory Flow Rate
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Variable inhalation flow rates reduce aerosol drug efficacy, while separate devices for therapy and monitoring hinder patient adherence. This study computationally designs a novel, dual-function valve to solve ... -
Optimization of Active Backpack Loading Patterns to Improve the Walking Performance for Individuals With a Unilateral Transtibial Amputation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Individuals with unilateral transtibial amputation (TTA) often demonstrate asymmetrical gait patterns, which are further exacerbated during load carriage as passive prostheses cannot modulate their mechanical ... -
Striking a Balance With Business and Engineering Content in Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Capstone design focused on medical/assistive devices provides a golden opportunity to educate young biomedical engineers in business and entrepreneurship. What constitutes a healthy balance of engineering and ... -
Multiscale Architecture Governs Stability in Suction-Actuated Variable Stiffness Catheters
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Endovascular procedures require devices with widely varying mechanical properties: flexibility for navigating tortuous vessels, and rigidity for stable therapeutic delivery. Suction-actuated variable stiffness ... -
An Exploratory Assessment of Associations Between Serum Estrogen to Progesterone Ratio and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Size, Biomechanics, and T2* Relaxation Time in the Porcine Model
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Adolescent females are at a higher risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury than males. While prior studies have associated injury timing and menstrual cycle phase, these data are limited by indirect cycle ... -
Anti-Inflammatory Treatment and Active Physical Therapy Have Differing Effects on Functional, Mechanical, and Histological Properties in a Rat Model of Post-Traumatic Elbow Contracture
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Post-traumatic joint contracture (PTJC) frequently occurs in the elbow after injury, decreasing range of motion (ROM) and causing dysfunction. Physical therapy improves ROM but does not address underlying ... -
In-Vitro Evaluations of Shape Memory Polymer Scaffolds With Tunable Architecture for the Endovascular Embolization of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Translationally relevant metrics for shape memory polymer (SMP) scaffolds intended for the endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms were evaluated in various in vitro experiments. Multiple SMP formulations ... -
Impacts of Sterilization Method on Material Properties of 3D Printable Resins With Prolonged Exposure to Cell Culture Environments
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Low-cost 3D printing has become increasingly important in biomedical research, enabling rapid fabrication of custom cell culture devices, fixtures, and biohybrid robotic components. However, little is known about ... -
Distortion Energy Drives Cellular and Mechanical Changes in Fibroblast-Seeded Collagen Scaffolds Under Cyclic Loading
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Fibroblast activity in soft tissues is highly regulated by the mechanical environment of the extracellular matrix. Physical thresholds that regulate fibroblast-mediated remodeling have been previously identified ... -
Load Transfer Along Continuous Collagen Fibers Reduces the Importance of Wall Thickness Variations
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The mechanical response of biological soft tissues is influenced by wall heterogeneity, including spatial variations in wall thickness. Traditional models for homogeneous soft tissues under uniaxial loading predict ... -
Benchtop Pulse Wave Velocity Measurement From Spatial Wavelength Rather Than Pulse Arrival Time: Feasibility Studies
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Arterial stiffness is a significant predictor of cardiovascular disease, commonly assessed using pulse wave velocity (PWV). Traditional PWV measurement methods, such as time-of-flight, become unreliable in highly ... -
Development of a Force Perturbation Handle for Physical Interaction Research in Humans
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The vision of advancing robots capable of direct physical engagement with humans begins with an understanding of how humans interact with each other. Even rudimentary interactive tasks, such as shaking hands, ... -
The Influence of Passively Modeled Paraspinal Soft Tissues on Spinal Geometric Compensation: A Finite Element Analysis
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Alterations in the contributions of paraspinal soft tissues can influence the geometric profile of the spine. This study investigated the effects of passively modeled paraspinal soft tissues (i.e., paraspinal ... -
Digital Twin-Based Investigation of Seismocardiogram Sensitivity to Tissue Mechanics and Myocardial Motion
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)Abstract. Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of mortality worldwide, underscoring the need for improved diagnostic tools. Seismocardiography (SCG), a noninvasive technique that records chest surface vibrations ... -
The Influence of Headform Pose on the Blunt Impact Performance of American Football Helmets
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2025)The purpose of this research was to evaluate the influence of anthropomorphic test device (ATD) head–neck system pose on the kinematic responses of an ATD donning football helmets during blunt impact tests. Specifically, ... -
Wearable Tensiometry for Measuring Achilles and Patellar Tendon Loading While Walking on Various Terrains and Stairs
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A Multichamber Pulsating-Flow Device With Optimized Spatial Shear Stress and Pressure for Endothelial Cell Testing
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Design and analysis are presented for a new device to test the response of endothelial cells to the simultaneous action of cyclic shear stresses and pressure fluctuations. The design consists of four pulsatile-flow chambers ... -
Personalized Parameter Setting in Musculoskeletal Models Through Multitrajectory Optimization
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Cigarette Smoke Exposure Impairs Fracture Healing in a Rat Model: Preferential Impairment of Endochondral Over Membranous Healing
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2024)Background: Cigarette smoking adversely affects fracture repair, causing delayed healing or nonunion rates twice those seen in nonsmokers. Purpose: We sought to investigate if cigarette smoke differentially affects ...