Mission
Computational biomechanics puts science & biomedical engineering at the service of human health. Computer-based research in the fields prevention, treatment and aftercare of musculoskeletal disorders is our primary focus.We consider ourseleves as a connecting element between research institutions, clinics and companies. Our research should lead to medical innovations and help people.
Research Fields
The division biomechanics focuses on basic- as well as clinically-guided application-oriented research on the human musculoskeletal system. Current research topics are:
- Image-based diagnostic and treatment methods of bone diseases and injuries
- Computational bone biomechanics from the micro to the macro level
- Fast and scalable non-linear micro FE solver for 3D medical images
- “OpenBone”: web-based bone database and analysis methods
Competences & Available Methods
The group of professor Pahr runs a high-performance computer lab at the TU-Wien and biomechanical laboratory at the Karl Landsteiner Private University in Krems (BMLab). Typical investigation methods are:
- Bone and tissue biomechanics
- Static and dynamic material and structure characterization
- Medical imaging and image processing (microCT, QCT, XR, DXA)
- CAD Design and CNC Manufacturing
- Computer modeling and simulation (OpenSim, Abaqus, Hyperworks)
- 3D printing of plastic, ceramic, silicone
- Micro CT metrology and analytics
- Software development with C ++, Python, VTK, ITK
