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Naveen Chandrashekar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on orthopaedic biomechanics, the design of biomedical devices, and tissue engineering. Professor Chandrashekar leads a team engaged in innovative research related to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). His work involves developing a simulator that replicates human knee movements to assess the damage caused to the ACL during athletic maneuvers. The simulator utilizes sensors to provide insights into how various movements, particularly of the hip, can influence injury. As part of this research, Professor Chandrashekar is also involved in the design and assessment of new knee braces. He teaches upper-year courses in Mechanical Mechatronics Engineering and has published numerous articles in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Biomechanics and the Journal of Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. He actively participates in conferences including the Annual Meetings of the Orthopaedic Research Society and the American Society of Biomechanics. Professor Chandrashekar's research is funded by organizations such as the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and the Ontario Centres of Excellence.
Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.