关于机械科学与工程发展论坛第32讲-美国北卡罗莱纳大学Dr. Naiquan (Nigel) Zheng学术报告会的通知

 

 

 

Naiquan (Nigel) Zheng, Ph.D.

Human knee is the most commonly injured joint, especially during sports activities. Understanding the biomechanics of the knee, injury mechanisms and any functional alteration following injury and treatment is essential for determine the most appropriate exercises to meet the goals of patients. This presentation covers three parts: biomechanics of normal knee, common injury mechanisms, and post-surgery rehabilitation. Mechanics of the joint, ligament, tendon and muscle, and current engineering product for joint reconstruction will be discussed. The current surgical techniques, implants and grafts of joint reconstruction are also presented. In the end, we will discuss obstacles and challenges we are facing and engineering innovation on demand in prevention and treatment of knee joint injury, such as knee implant design and wear.

 

Dr. Zheng, born in Cixi, Zhejiang province, graduated from Agriculture Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang Agriculture University 1982. After graduation, he entered first graduate program in Biomedical Engineering at Shanghai Second Medical University, obtained his Master in Medical Science in 1985. He was an assistant professor at College of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University. He left China in 1989 to study Biomedical Engineering at University of Saskatchewan, Canada with a 5-year scholarship from the university, and obtained his M.Sc. in 1992 and Ph.D. in 1995. After graduation, he moved to the States and joined American Sports Medicine Institute to work with the world renowned sports medicine surgeon James R. Andrews, M.D. He joined Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Florida in 2004, and Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science at University of North Carolina, Charlotte in 2008. He received a clinical research award from Major League Baseball, and young investigator initiative award from US Bone and Joint Decade. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers, recognized as the eminent scientist of the year 2003, served as the editorial board member of four peer-reviewed journals, and referrer for 15 journals. Dr. Zheng is a member of Orthopedic Research Society, American Society of Sports Medicine Fellowship, American Society of Biomechanics and 7 other professional societies. His research achievements have been publicized by national and local newspapers and magazines, such as ESPN and USA Today. His current research interests include orthopedic biomechanics, motion analysis, computer modeling, and exoskeleton device to assist people with disability.