ASHUTOSH KHANDHA, PH.D.

·       Forensic engineering analysis

·       Biomedical research

·       Medical devices

·       Clinical imaging

·       Bioinstrumentation

·       Electronic prototyping

·       10+ years in industry and business

University of Delaware, DE, US. Advisors: Thomas S. Buchanan, Ph.D., Lynn Snyder-Mackler, Sc.D.

·       Thesis: Knee gait mechanics and cartilage stress in those with/without medial compartment knee osteoarthritis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

University of Toledo, OH, US. Advisor: Vijay K. Goel, Ph.D.

·       Thesis: A parametric evaluation of the biomechanics of lower lumbar spine after fusion surgery.

DJSCE, University of Mumbai, MH, India

Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering, 2018 to 2025

Assistant Professor, Biomechanics and Movement Science, 2017 to 2025

University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Conduct biomechanical and electromyography based neuromusculoskeletal gait analysis for healthy individuals and individuals with knee ligament injuries and surgical reconstruction.

·       Implement magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) based protocols for early detection of osteoarthritis (OA) in an institutional review board (IRB) approved human study.

·       Investigate the link between biomechanical and biochemical alterations in the knee cartilage after surgery.

·       Teach lecture-based and lab-based undergraduate/graduate courses for students in biomedical/mechanical/electrical and computer engineering as well as biomechanics and movement science.

·       Function as faculty advisor to assist students with career planning efforts.

·       Foster collaborations with clinical, business, and medical communities.

·       Organize and support alumni networking and mentoring events.

·       Collaborate with high schools and the local community to create and execute innovative educational and engineering outreach programs.

Delaware Rehabilitation Institute (DRI), University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Lead and support efforts for human clinical trials and biomedical research, including design of institutional review board (IRB) protocols, data collection and management.

Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Evaluate injury and disease in the knee joint using radiography (X-ray).

Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Conduct gait analysis and neuromusculoskeletal modeling of subjects with knee injuries.

Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Work as a teaching assistant for one course: Bioengineering mechanics.

Robson Forensic, Inc., PA, US

·       Provide technical investigations, analysis, reports, and testimony toward the resolution of personal injury litigation involving injury analysis and causation, medical equipment, medical devices, and procedures.

Engineering Center for Orthopaedic Research Excellence (E-CORE), University of Toledo, OH, US.

·       Conduct computer aided design (CAD), cadaveric testing and finite element analysis (FEA) of orthopedic implants.

·       Teaching assistant for two courses: Introduction to bioengineering and computer applications in bioengineering.

Applied Spine, CT, US. Scientific Founder: Manohar Panjabi, Ph.D.

·       Design, develop, and test spinal fusion implants complementing dynamic stabilization.

·       Assist with execution of a clinical study for premarket approval (PMA) of a class III medical device.

Applied Spine, CT, US. Scientific Founder: Manohar Panjabi, Ph.D.

·       Design and execute biomechanical and material testing protocols for dynamic stabilization spinal implants.

·       Conduct verification and validation (V&V) activities and failure mode, effects, and criticality analysis (FMECA) for a dynamic stabilization spinal implant.

University of Toledo, OH, US

·       Conduct material testing, cadaveric testing, and finite element analysis (FEA) of spinal fusion implants and surgical techniques.

·       Teaching assistant for three courses: Computational Biomechanics, Advanced Biomechanics, and Introduction to C++.

Stream Tracmail, MH, India

·       Technical assistance for issues related to desktops and peripherals.

Life Care, MH, India

·       Clinical training and support for dental implant systems.

University of Delaware, DE, US

University of Delaware, DE, US

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), MD, US

Brandywine School District, DE, US

Journal of BioMed Central (BMC) Musculoskeletal Disorders

Organizations and journals

·       American Society of Biomechanics (ASB)

·       American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)

·       BioMed Central Musculoskeletal Disorders (BMC)

·       Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)

·       Exercise and Sports Science Reviews (ESSR)

·       Frontiers in Bioengineering & Biotechnology

·       International Society of Biomechanics (ISB)

·       Journal of Biomechanics (JOB)

·       Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT)

·       Journal of Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering

·       Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (MSSE)

·       Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS)

·       PLOS ONE

·       Transactions of the Society for Modeling and Simulation International

Delaware Department of Education, DE, US

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology – Biomechanics

University of Delaware, DE, US

Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), MD, US

2025

University of Delaware, DE, US

American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), DC, US

University of Delaware, DE, US

University of Delaware, DE, US

University of Delaware, DE, US

University of Delaware, DE, US

(ELEG 679,

BMEG 479)

Biomedical/Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Primary instructor for course that focuses on clinical imaging modalities including radiography (X-ray), ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET) and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT).

·       Average class size and composition: 30 graduate/undergraduate students.

Biomechanics and Movement Science, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Co-instructor for course that focuses on critical literature evaluation of peer-reviewed publications in biomechanics and movement science.

·       Average class size and composition: 15 graduate students.

Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Primary instructor for course that focuses on design, development, approval, and failure analysis of medical devices per U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) processes. Devices include insulin pumps, intraocular lenses, vascular staplers, duodenoscopes, dental implants, spinal implants, surgical robotics, resorbable fixation systems, ultrasound devices, and pacemakers.

·       Average class size and composition: 30 undergraduate seniors.

(MEEG 401)

Biomedical/Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Primary instructor as well as co-instructor for capstone course that focuses on customer requirement discovery, conceptualization, design, development, and testing of a proof-of-concept prototype.

·       Average class size and composition: 200 undergraduate seniors.

Discovery Learning Experience, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Co-instructor for course that involves structured independent research or service-learning experience focused on disability.

·       Average class size and composition: 15 undergraduate seniors.

Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Primary instructor as well as co-instructor for course that focuses on prototype development using the bio-design process.

·       Average class size and composition: 60 undergraduate juniors.

Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Primary instructor as well as co-instructor for course that focuses on mathematical modeling and simulation of biomedical processes and experiments.

·       Average class size and composition: 60 undergraduate juniors.

Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Co-instructor for course that focuses on the introduction and application mechanical, chemical, electrical, and biological principles for biomedical measurements and instrumentation.

·       Average class size and composition: 60 undergraduate juniors.

Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Primary instructor for course that focuses on the topics of statics as well as particle and rigid body kinematics and kinetics, impulse, momentum, energy, and viscoelasticity, with application to biomedical problems.

·       Average class size and composition: 60 undergraduate juniors.

Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Primary instructor for course that focuses on the principles of direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits, as well as mathematical transform techniques applied to biomedical circuits, signals, and systems.

·       Average class size and composition: 60 undergraduate sophomores.

Biomedical/Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Primary instructor for course that focuses on the principles of user-centered design for iterative prototyping, communication of design ideas and teamwork.

·       Average class size and composition: 25 high school seniors.

Biomechanics and Movement Science, University of Delaware, DE, US

Biomedical Engineering Society, University of Delaware, DE, US

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, University of Delaware, DE, US

Summer Institute for Teaching (SIT), University of Delaware, DE, US

Mathematical Sciences Seminar Series, University of Delaware, DE, US

International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) Congress, Brisbane, Australia

University of Toledo Bioengineering Seminar Series, OH, US

Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Abdalrahman Hmod Zid Alblwi, graduate student

·       Thesis: Deep learning algorithms for biomedical segmentation in low-data scenarios

Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Stephen Mondoro, undergraduate student

·       Thesis: Developing a 3D microfluidic organ on a chip for women’s health applications

Biomechanics and Movement Science, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Majeed Barakat, graduate student

·       Thesis: The implications of medial and lateral co-contractions of knee muscle pairs on cartilage health after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Clinical Investigation, Harvard Medical School, MA, US

·       Ali Kiapour, graduate student

·       Thesis: Effect of rod diameter on biomechanics of posterior lateral mass fixation in cervical spine: An in-vitro and in-silico study

Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Sarah Geissler, undergraduate student

·       Thesis: Incorporation of tailorable extracellular matrices into microfluidic microphysiological systems

Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Ahlad Neti, undergraduate student

·       Thesis: Development of a novel ankle foot orthosis design incorporating user perspective and medical purpose

Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Kelsey Neal, graduate student

Biomechanics and Movement Science, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Jacob J. Capin, graduate student

·       Thesis: Walking mechanics, second injury, early osteoarthritis development, and functional outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa, IA, US

·       Russell Martin, undergraduate student

Movement Science, Delaware State University, DE, US

·       Logan Faux-Dugan, undergraduate student

Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Jack R. Williams, graduate student

Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, DE, US

·       Daniel Lowe, undergraduate student

Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Riley Curtin, undergraduate student

Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Bryn Bonner, graduate student

Newark Charter High School, DE, US

·       Ivanka Carbajal, high school senior and STEM Capstone Scholar

Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Jacob Dexter Fish, undergraduate student

Biomedical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA, US

·       Oluwajomiloju Olaode, undergraduate student

American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), DC, US

Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), IL, US

Purdue University, IN, US

Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), IL, US

National Science Foundation (NSF), VA, US

University of Delaware, DE, US

University of Delaware, DE, US

Epicenter, Stanford University, CA, US

University of Delaware, DE, US

Musculoskeletal Research Laboratories, University of Utah, UT, US

International Society of Biomechanics (ISB)

University of Delaware, DE, US

University of Delaware, DE, US

University of Delaware, DE, US

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)

Mentor Collective

American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), DC, US

Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), MD, US

·       Algodoo

·       Altair Hyperworks

·       Autodesk Fusion

·       FEBio

·       LTspice

·       Onshape

·       ProEngineer

·       SolidWorks

·       UniGraphics

·       ImageJ

·       ScanIP

·       MTS

·       Visual3D

·       MATLAB

·       Simulink

·       Visual Basic

University of Delaware, DE, US.

·       Advanced Mammalian Physiology II

·       Advanced Musculoskeletal Biomechanics

·       Advanced Regional Anatomy

·       Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering

·       Communication and Ethics in Biomedical Engineering

·       Entrepreneurship and Risk

·       Introduction to Finite Element Methods

·       Motor Behavior

·       Statistical Research Methods

University of Toledo, OH, US.

·       Advanced Engineering Mathematics I and II

·       Computational Biomechanics

·       Computational Physiology

·       Mathematical Methods for Bioengineering

·       New Venture Creation

·       Object Oriented Models in Bioengineering

·       Orthopedic Biomechanics

·       Physiology and Anatomy for Bioengineering

·       Research Methods in Bioengineering

·       Soft and Hard Tissue Mechanics

DJSCE, University of Mumbai, MH, India

·       Analog and Digital Integrated Circuits

·       Basic Electricity and Electronics, I and II

·       Biomedical Instrumentation, I and II

·       Computer Programming, I and II

·       Electronics, I and II

·       Electrical Technology and Instruments

·       Microprocessor, I and II

·       Principles of Control Systems

·       Radiology and Medical Imaging

·       Signal Processing