BioMechanical Engineering Lab
The BioMechanical (Biomedical) Engineering Research Lab (BME Lab) is established to design and manufacturing orthoses and devices for people with all sorts of deformity. The patented biomedical devices are composite devices comprised of polymer, and carbon fiber (or metal).
We are currently looking for licencees/manufacturers who can help us bring the composite biomedical supports to the market. Please email the inventor.
The BME lab is designed to integrate mechanical testing with experimental techniques from fundamental anatomy to clinical studies (including direct patient studies). This BME laboratory includes facilities for 3D printing, mechanical testing, deformity measurements. The results are then compared with the results obtained by advanced computer simulation (using Solidworks, MATLAB, etc.).
Projects People EquipmentPatents and Papers News/ Media Appearance
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Simin Nasseri (Ph.D., P.E.), Currently a full professor at Kennesaw State University
Dr. Simin Nasseri currently works at the department of mechanical Engineering, Kennesaw State University (USA) as a full professor. She is recognized as the University's Distinguished Professor. Simin does research in Mechanical Engineering. At the moment, her recent projects are related to manufacturing engineering and biomechanical engineering. Formerly, she conducted research projects related to Rheology and viscoelasticity, Polymer processing, Biomechanical engineering (artificial organs and soft tissue rheology), Computational Mechanics and CFD (Parallel Computing via PVM, Finite Element Method, Boundary Element Method, Completed Double Layer Boundary Element Method), Robotics, and Micromachinery. See more here.
Kyle Vitale Castellano (Lead Student), Currently a PhD student at Auburn University
Vitale "Kyle" Castellano is currently an Auburn University graduate student, pursuing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. He completed his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Kennesaw State University, formerly Southern Polytechnic State University. He graduated with his Bachelors of Science Summa Cum Laude and was the 2017 MET Student of the Year. Kyle has extensive knowledge in machine design, 3D printing, and computer aided engineering. He has been using computer aided design software for over ten years and holds the Certified SolidWorks Professional License. He is an expert when it comes to implementing the engineering design process to solve complex problems in a timely manner.
George Williams (Lead student), Currently a Mechanical Engineer at Compass Technology Group
George Williams enrolled at Kennesaw State in 2017 to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering, which led to his meeting Dr. Nasseri and joining her research team in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Under her guidance, Williams has explored how to create low-cost, customizable composite supports to correct painful body disorders that would otherwise require expensive surgery. The approach uses 3D printing to produce wearable supports to reduce joint pain. See more here.
Timothy Plowman, Currently working as Continuous Improvement Engineer at StimLabs
Tim obtained his Bachelor's degree from Auburn university and his Master's degree from Kennesaw State University and worked as a Research Assistant in the BME research group, performing extensive computer simulations using Solidworks for foot and spine supports.
Salim Kortobi is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering,
with minors in Engineering Design Graphics and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
at Kennesaw State University. He has extensive experience in SolidWorks and is a Certified
SolidWorks Expert in Mechanical Design (CSWE). Salim also has extensive knowledge
in 3D printing and has used that knowledge to assist in equipment procurement and
the establishment of the BioMechanical Engineering Lab (BME Lab) at KSU. As Dr. Nasseri’s
research assistant, his work has included various research projects including the
finger support, foot support and spine support. He also has used his knowledge in
Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) to run various SolidWorks simulations as part of
the BME research.
Former students in this research group:
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Jesse Pressley, Bailee Garcia, Logan Willis, Mushfequr Kotwal, Levi Brindle, Shanice White, Tammy Ong, Barrett Tallant and Anthony DeDiego Jr.
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Patents:
- Full or Non-provisional patent: Systems and Methods for Appendage Support, 2021 (EFS ID TBA, and Application number TBA). Filed on 01/14/2021. For modified bunions supports, bunions insoles, bunions band-aids and spine supports. Application Number: 17/148891, Publication Number: US2021212850A1 (07/15/2021). Ranking: Top Assignees for A61F.
- Full or Non-provisional patent: Systems and Methods for Appendage Support, 2020 (EFS ID 38293251, and Application number 16742520). For finger and foot supports.
- Designing the spine supports for patients with deformity, 2020 (EFS ID 38293386, and Application number 62960984).
- Designing finger and foot supports for patients with deformity, 2019 (EFS ID 34846513 and Application number 62792099). Patent Application Publication: US20200222222A1.
Papers and Posters:
- Design, Simulation and Fabrication of a composite Food support for Bunions, Presented at National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), Kennesaw, Ga, April 2019.
- Design, simulation and fabrication of a new finger support. International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology, Vol 8, No 4, July/Aug 2018.
- On fabrication and mechanical testing of a new finger support. International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology, Vol 8, No 4, July/Aug 2018.
- "Reserach methods in desgining various finger supports for patients with deformity," Presentation in the 6th Annual Southeast Preeminent Regional Research & Creative Endeavors Conference, Georgia College & State University, Oct 27-28, 2017.
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3D Printer (Raise 3D Pro3)
Build Plate with Protector Pro 3 / Pro 3 Plus
Interchangeable Hot End Assembly Pro 3 / Pro 3 Plus
V3 Hardened Nozzle - 0.4mm
Infinite Material Solutions AquaSys 120 1.75mm
Filament Guide Tube - Pro 3 / Pro 3 Plus
PrintDry Filament Dryer PRO
PrintDry Vacuum Container
BEAMNOVA 6" Metal Sheet Cutter
Digital Protractor
Digital Level
Digital Hand Dynamometer
Digital Newton Meter
Digital Goniometer
Flexible Ruler
Strain Gauges
Angle Vise with Swivel Base
HATCHBOX TPU
Overture TPU Filament
CC3D Silk PLA
Carbon Fiber Sheet 1mm
3M Micropore Paper Tape
Digital Caliper 8"
Digital Dial Gage
Pipe/Tube Cutter
Weight Set
Neoprene Rubber Sheet (1/32")
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Media Appearance:
- KSU news: Engineered Recovery (Designing finger and foot supports to correct deformities)
- Medical Design Briefs
- Cobb Chamber
- Synectic
- KSU News on George Williams