Tissue Engineering: Materials and Composites for Body Implants (373)
Expertise
Biomaterials and tissue engineering.
In vitro synthesis of musculoskeletal tissues, especially bone tissue.
Controlled release of growth factors and effect of material selection.
Bioactive ceramics, including hydroxyapatite, bioactive glass and bioactive composites.
Porous metals, especially titanium and its alloys.
Surface analysis, biocompatability and electrochemical properties, including fretting corrosion resistance.
Materials engineering, mechanical properties, design and stress analysis.
Orthopedic and dental applications.
Implant retrieval and analysis.
Experience
Professor of Bioengineering 1991-Present
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery Research 1991-Present
Associate Professor of Materials Science 1984-1987
Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery Research 1983-1991
Associate Professor of Bioengineering 1983-1991
Lecturer, Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium 1979-1983
Postdoctoral Reearch Fellow, University of Florida 1976-1977
Teaching Experience
Materials and Biological Environment
Design and Selection of Biomaterials
Biomechanics and Biodesign
Introduction to Biomaterials
Advanced Topics in Biomaterials
Professional Associations:
European Society for Biomaterials
Society for Biomaterials, U.S.A.
European Society Biomechanics
KVIV: Belgian Engineering Society
Orthopaedic Research Society, U.S.A.
American Ceramic Society
Honors & Publications
9 Patents issued - United States and European.
Numerous journal and book publications.
Extensive guest lecturer nationally and internationally.
Education
Ph.D., Materials Science, Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium
Thesis: "Metallic orthopaedic implants with a porous coating"
M.S., Materials Science and Engineering, Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium