Institute of Lightweight Design and Structural Biomechanics

Philippe K. ZYSSET Prof. Zysset has moved to the University of Bern with October 1, 2011. Please, direct questions with respect to courses formerly taught by him, to the master's curriculum "Biomedical Engineering", to research projects, and to the Biomechanics Laboratory to Prof. D. Pahr.

Professor

• Diploma in Physics, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland, 1987
• Research and development in joint arthroplasty, Protek AG, 1989-1990
• Research fellow in orthopaedic biomechanics, Harvard Medical School, 1990-1991
• Ph.D. in Biomechanics, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland, 1994
• Postdoc in orthopaedic research, University of Michigan, 1994-1997
• Assistant Professor of Solid Biomechanics, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland, 1997-2003
• Professor of Biomechanics, TU Wien, Austria, 2003-2011

Research

Memberships in Research Associations:

• Austrian Society of Biomedical Engineering
• European Society of Biomechanics
• International Society of Biomechanics
• European Orthopaedic Research Society
• GAMM
• Orthopaedic Research Society

Selected Publications

Zysset P.:
A review of morphology-elasticity relationships in human trabecular bone: Theories and experiments;
Journal of Biomechanics, 36, 1469-1485, 2003.
Abstract

Hengsberger S., Enstroem J., Peyrin F., Nuzzo S., Zysset P.:
How is the indentation modulus of bone tissue related to its macroscopic elastic response? A validation study;
Journal of Biomechanics, 36, 1503-1509, 2003.
Abstract

Charrière E., Sirey F., Zysset P.:
A finite element model of the L5-S1 functional spinal unit: Development and comparison with biomechanical tests in vitro;
Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 6, 249-261, 2003.

Charrière E., Lemaitre J., Zysset P.:
Hydroxyapatite cement scaffolds with controlled macroporosity: Fabrication protocol and mechanical properties;
Biomaterials, 24, 809-817, 2003.

Hengsberger S., Boivin G., Zysset P.:
Morphological and mechanical properties of bone structural units: A two-case study;
International Journal of the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, 45, 936-943, 2002.

Hengsberger S., Kulik A., Zysset P.:
Nanoindentation discriminates the elastic properties of single human bone lamellae under dry and physiological conditions;
Bone, 30, 178-184, 2002.

Charrière E., Terrazzoni S., Pittet C., Mordasini P., Dutoit M., Lemaitre J., Zysset P.:
Mechanical characterization of brushite and hydroxyapatite cements;
Biomaterials, 22, 2937-2945, 2001.

Hengsberger S., Kulik A., Zysset P.:
A combined atomic force microscopy and nanoindentation technique to investigate the elastic properties of bone structural units;
European Cells and Materials, 1, 12-17, 2001.

Hoffler C.E., Moore K.E., Kozloff K., Zysset P.K., Goldstein S.A.:
Age, gender, and bone lamellae elastic moduli;
Journal of Orthopedic Research, 18, 432-437, 2000.

Hoffler C.E., Moore K.E., Kozloff K., Zysset P.K., Brown M., Goldstein S.A.:
Heterogeneity of bone lamellar level elastic moduli;
Bone, 26, 603-609, 2000.

Zysset P.K., Guo X.E., Hoffler C.E., Moore K., Goldstein S.A.:
Elastic modulus and hardness of cortical and trabecular bone lamellae measured by nanoindentation in the human femur;
Journal of Biomechanics, 32, 1005-1012, 1999.

Zysset P.K., Ominsky M.S., Goldstein S.A.:
A novel 3D microstructural model for trabecular bone, II. The relationship between fabric and the yield surface;
Journal of Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 1, 1-11, 1999.

Zysset P.K., Ominsky M.S., Goldstein S.A.:
A novel 3D microstructural model for trabecular bone, I. The relationship between fabric and elasticity;
Journal of Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 1, 321-331, 1998.

Zysset P.K., Guo X.E., Hoffler C.E., Moore K., Goldstein S.A.:
Mechanical properties of human trabecular bone lamellae quantified by nanoindentation;
Technology and Health Care, 6, 429-432, 1998.

Zysset P.K., Goulet R.W., Hollister S.J.:
A global relationship between trabecular morphology and homogenized elastic properties;
Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 120, 640-646, 1998.

Zysset P.K., Curnier A.:
A 3D damage model for trabecular bone based on fabric tensors;
Journal of Biomechanics, 29, 1549-1558, 1996.

Ramaniraka N.A., Leyvraz P.F., Rakotomanana L.R., Rubin P.J., Zysset P.K.:
Micromotion at the bone-stem interface during the gait cycle after cementless total hip replacement: Influence of stem design and loading level;
Hip International, 6, 51-58, 1996.

Zysset P.K., Curnier A.:
An implicit projection algorithm for simultaneous flow of plasticity and damage in standard generalized materials;
International Journal of Numerical Methods in Engineering, 39, 3065-3082, 1996.

Zysset P.K., Curnier A.:
An alternative model for anisotropic elasticity based on fabric tensors;
Mechanics of Materials, 19, 240-254, 1995.

Curnier A., He Q.-C., Zysset P.K.:
Conewise linear elastic materials;
Journal of Elasticity, 37, 1-38, 1995.

Zysset P.K., Sonny M., Hayes W.C.:
Morphology-mechanical property relations in trabecular bone of the osteoarthritic proximal tibia;
Journal of Arthroplasty, 9, 203-216, 1994.

Rubin P.J., Rakotomanana R.L., Leyvraz P.F., Zysset P.K., Curnier A., Heegaard J.H.:
Frictional interface micromotions and anisotropic stress distribution in a femoral total hip component;
Journal of Biomechanics, 26, 725-739, 1993.

Hayes W.C., Piazza J.P., Zysset P.K.:
Biomechanics of fracture risk prediction of the hip and spine by quantitative computed tomography;
The Radiologic Clinics of North America, 29, 1-18, 1991.