Dr. Donald Russell

Biography

Donald L. Russell is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Carleton University. He also serves as the Associate Dean of Governance in the Faculty of Engineering and Design. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Engineering from T.U.N.S and a Master's degree and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Professor Russell's research interests encompass the design and control of advanced prosthetic arms, the control and dynamics of artificial hearts and ventricular assist devices, and the biomechanics of musculoskeletal injury in skilled musicians. He has contributed to the understanding of dynamics in mechanical systems and the interactions between mechanical and biological systems, particularly in the context of prosthetic limbs and injury mechanisms related to piano playing. Active in professional circles, he holds the position of President of the Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society. His journal articles have made significant contributions to prosthetic limb design and the understanding of biomechanics in various applications.

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