Academic Report：Digital Human Modeling and Simulation for Spine Biomechanics and Engineering
Speaker：Prof. James Yang
Time：2017.5.15 10:00-11:00
Location：Conference Room, 4th Floor, Hydraulic Old Building, Yuquan Campus
Abstract:
With an advanced computer, computational power digital human modeling and simulation has been widely used in various areas such as engineering design and manufacturing, healthcare, and others. In this talk, I will specifically focus on how to use digital human modeling and simulation technology for spine disorder diagnostics and guide for spine surgery to easily diagnose spine diseases in the clinic and provide optimal spine surgery method. I will also summarize my lab research work on digital human modeling and simulation for engineering which is to utilize human simulation models to assess engineering designs in the early design stage to shorten design time and save money. Finally, future trends will be summarized.
Brief Bio：
Dr. James Yang is SAE Fellow, Ed and Linda Whitacre Faculty Fellow, US Fulbright Scholar, Associate Professor and Associate Department Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA. He received his BS and MS degrees in Automotive Engineering from Jilin University, China and his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA. Dr. Yang was a faculty member at the Department of Automotive Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing and a Research Engineer at the Center for Computer-Aided Design, the University of Iowa. Dr. Yang is the recipient of various national and international awards. Dr. Yang has conducted projects from NSF, NIOSH, NPSF, DOE, NASA, US Natick Soldier Center, TACOM, USCARS (GM, Ford, and Chrysler), Caterpillar Inc., Honda R&D North Americas, and other private sectors. Dr. Yang is an associate editor for IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems, International Journal of Robotics and Automation, International Journal of Human Factors Modeling and Simulation, and Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing and Service Industries. He was a guest editor for the International Journal of Vehicle Design. Dr. Yang’s research interests include physics-based human modeling and simulation, bio-inspired systems, ergonomics, biomechanics, healthcare engineering, tire modeling and vehicle dynamics, and robotic and mechanical systems.