Areas of Collaborative Interest:

Dr. Puttlitz and his team have global interests in how engineering mechanics can be applied towards solving orthopaedic-related problems. These interests typically include both experimental and computational modeling in order to better understand the underlying tissue-level mechanics and related mechanobiology. Current areas of investigation in his lab include non-linear viscoelastic modeling of soft tissues, technology development for prediction of fracture healing outcomes, and additive manufacturing for scaffold and regenerative medicine application.

Please see the Orthopaedic Bioengineernig Research Laboratory Website for specific collaboration needs.

Innovation Portfolio

Select Issued Patents

• US8945185B2:  Interspinous spacer devices for dynamic stabilization of degraded spinal segments
• EP2317912B1:  Biomems sensor and apparatuses and methods thereof

Select Patent Application Publications

• US20190320970A1:  Loading device for measuring stiffness of structural member over time, monitoring system, and method thereof
• US20190162606A1:  Displacement and deformation monitoring method and system without using any strain sensor, and components thereof