Name:	Noah Lorang
Title:	Undergraduate Student

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B.S., Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, expected May 2008


Robotics and knee joint biomechanics

Musculoskeletal Research Center
405 Center for Bioengineering
300 Technology Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: 412-648-1943
Fax: 412-648-2001
nlorang@cmu.edu

• Joint biomechanics
• Robotic technology
• Properties of soft tissues
• Finite element/computational analysis

The use of industrial robots coupled with a universal force-moment sensor was pioneered at the MSRC in the early 1990s, and has proven vital for developing and evaluating techniques for ACL reconstruction, as well as providing basic science knowledge about the knee and shoulder joints. The PUMA testing system currently in use has a limited precision and payload, and development of a high-payload testing system has been underway for several years. My current work is focused primarily on validating this new testing system for testing of diarthrodial joints, using porcine and human models. Additionally, work is underway to furthur develop the technology involved, with a focus on interacting with external devices to capture in-vivo kinematics, allowing for more realistic simulations.

I'm currently a junior at Carnegie Mellon University in the departments of mechanical and biomedical engineering. My academic interests focus primarily on solid mechanics and joint and cellular biomechanics. I also currently serve as a resident assistant for the university.

Hobbies/Sports: Running, cycling, photography

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