The Biomechanics track applies mechanical sciences to biomaterials and biological systems at the nano-, micro-, and macro-scales. In this track, students explore the static and dynamic properties of cells, soft and hard tissues, extracellular matrix, and biomaterials.
Applications include medical device design and implantable prosthetics for treating conditions related to musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and urological disease and aging; occupational, ergonomic, and rehabilitative aides; and instruments for quantitative physiology.
For more information about the Biomechanics course requirements, please visit the program requirements section of the biomedical engineering catalog and scroll down to the table labeled "Total Program Hours" and find the "Biomechanics" entry in the table.
Track Instructors
Reza Avazmohammadi
- Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- Affiliated Faculty, Mechanical Engineering
- Office: ETB 5059
- Phone: 979-862-6521
- Email: rezaavaz@tamu.edu
John C. Criscione
- Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- Stewart & Stevenson Professor II
- Director, Bioinnovation Master’s of Engineering Program
- Office: ETB 5012
- Phone: 979-845-5428
- Email: jccriscione@tamu.edu
Elaheh Rahbar
- Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology
- Office: TIPS 2026 and ETB 5057
- Phone: 979-458-3471
- Email: erahbar@tamu.edu
Limei Tian
- Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- BMEN Excellence Fellow
- Tera Davis ’94 Professorship I in Engineering
- Office: HTB 114
- Phone: 979-458-9197
- Email: ltian@tamu.edu
Lucas Timmins
- Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- Adjunct Associate Professor, Houston Methodist Academic Institute
- Office: IBT 503
- Email: lucas.timmins@tamu.edu
