Incorporating Solid Mechanics into Biomedical and Life Sciences

Author

Kai-tak Wan, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Abstract

Integrating and interfacing solid mechanics and life sciences is challenging, but, with effort, the two disciplines can complement one another. This paper describes work ongoing at the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department of the University of Missouri at Rolla on cellular biomechanics and mechanical characterization of single cells. Also discussed is the study of tissue biomechanics in understanding the mechanical aspects of lens accommodation in human vision.

Recommended Citation

K. Wan, "Incorporating Solid Mechanics into Biomedical and Life Sciences," JOM, vol. 58, no. 7, pp. 42 - 45, Springer; Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS), Jul 2006.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-006-0139-0

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Comments

National Science Foundation, Grant 0547094

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1047-4838

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2024 Springer; Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jul 2006