Dr. William Ledoux

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. William Ledoux is the Associate Director of the VA Center for Limb Loss and MoBility and an Affiliate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at the University of Washington. He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania, where he specialized in musculoskeletal modeling and gait analysis. His research focuses on preventing limb loss and understanding functional aspects of foot maladies, using modern imaging techniques and biomechanical simulations. His work includes the development of patient-specific models that quantify the biomechanical properties of soft tissues in the diabetic foot. Dr. Ledoux has authored numerous publications relating to foot biomechanics, diabetic conditions, and surgical outcomes in joint replacement. He is actively involved in advising graduate students across various engineering disciplines, contributing to education in mechanical and bioengineering fields.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Director

— Present

VA Center Limb Loss MoBility • Seattle, WA

Oversees research initiatives and projects related to limb loss and mobility.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Letters of Recommendation
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  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.