ASHUTOSH KHANDHA, PH.D.

·       Biomedical research

·       Forensic engineering analysis

·       Engineering education and accreditation

·       Biomechanics

·       Medical devices

·       Clinical imaging

·       Bioinstrumentation

·       Electronic prototyping

·       10+ years in academia

·       8+ years in industry and business

Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering

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.

M.S., Bioengineering

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.

B.E., Biomedical Engineering

DJSCE, University of Mumbai, MH, India

Biomedical Engineer and Biomechanical Expert

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.

Adjunct, 2023 to present

Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering, 2018-2023

Assistant Professor, Biomechanics and Movement Science, 2017-2023

University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Conduct biomechanical, 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.

Director, Corporate and Clinical Outreach, 2019-2023

Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

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

·       Support local community by recruiting undergraduate engineering design projects to solve unmet needs.

·       Organize and support alumni networking and mentoring events.

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

Co-chair, Communications Committee, 2018-2023

Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Coordinate communication efforts for a public audience and recruitment.

Associate Scientist, 2017-2018

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.

Postdoctoral Researcher, 2016

Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

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

Research Assistant, 2012-2016

Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

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

Teaching Assistant, 2012-2013

Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

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

Research and Teaching Assistant

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.

·       Work as a teaching assistant for two courses: Introduction to Bioengineering and Computer Applications in Bioengineering.

Director of Biomechanical Research, 2008-2010

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.

Research and Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer, 2004-2008

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.

Research and Teaching Assistant

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++.

Customer Support Engineer

Stream Tracmail, MH, India

·       Technical assistance for issues related to desktops and peripherals.

Customer Support Engineer

Life Care, MH, India

·       Clinical training and support for dental implant systems.

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) – Date of Expiry: 12/2023

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) – Date of Expiry: 02/2023

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)

Member

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

Member

Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), MD, US

Annual Meeting Co-Chair, Undergraduate Research and Design Track

Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), MD, US

Program Evaluator (PEV)

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

Associate Editor

Journal of BioMed Central (BMC) Musculoskeletal Disorders

Specialist for managing teams, fostering industry partnerships and skills

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

Ad-hoc reviewer

Listed 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)

·       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

Knee biomechanical and biochemical variables early after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction – mathematical modeling and experimentation.

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

From ACL injury to altered gait to osteoarthritis: biomechanical pathways.

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

Gait mechanics in those with/without medial compartment osteoarthritis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

University of Toledo Bioengineering Seminar Series, OH, US

Professional Development Experience for Engineering Instructors Award

Purdue University, IN, US

Top 10 % of most downloaded papers in 2018-2019, Journal of Orthopaedic Research (JOR)

Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), IL, US

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Phase Zero Award

National Science Foundation (NSF), VA, US

University of Delaware National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Sites Award

University of Delaware, DE, US

Biomedical Engineering Best Thesis Award

University of Delaware, DE, US

University Innovation Fellow

Epicenter, Stanford University, CA, US

Professional Development Award for Graduate Students

University of Delaware, DE, US

Image-Based Biomedical Modeling (IBBM) Fellow

Musculoskeletal Research Laboratories, University of Utah, UT, US

Dissertation Grant Award

International Society of Biomechanics (ISB)

Biomedical Engineering Graduate Teaching Assistant Fellow

University of Delaware, DE, US

Biomechanics Research Symposium Presentation Award

University of Delaware, DE, US

Biomedical Engineering Graduate Teaching Assistant Award

University of Delaware, DE, US

Readings in Movement Science, BMSC 622

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

Introduction to Engineering Product Design, EGGG 167

Biomedical and 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

Access: Ability Senior Project, DIST 400

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

Circuits, Signals and Systems for Biomedical Applications, BMEG 230

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

2019,

2022-2023

Biomedical Engineering Junior Design, BMEG 360

Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

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

·       Average class size and composition: 60 undergraduate juniors

Medical Device Development, BMEG 464

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

Bioengineering Mechanics II, BMEG 311

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

Interdisciplinary Engineering Senior Design, MEEG 401 / BMEG460

Mechanical and Biomedical 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

Introduction to Medical Imaging Systems, ELEG679 / BMEG479

Electrical and Biomedical 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

Biomedical Modeling and Simulation, BMEG 340

Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       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 Instrumentation, BMEG 330

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

Honors Thesis Second Reader

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

Dissertation Committee Member

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

Dissertation Committee Member and Content Expert

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

Honors Thesis Second Reader

Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Sarah Geissler, undergraduate student

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

Honors Thesis Second Reader

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

Research Mentor

Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Kelsey Neal, graduate student

Dissertation Committee Member

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

Research Mentor

Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa, IA, US

·       Russell Martin, undergraduate student

Research Mentor

Movement Science, Delaware State University, DE, US

·       Logan Faux-Dugan, undergraduate student

Research Mentor

Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Jack R. Williams, graduate student

Research Mentor

Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, DE, US

·       Daniel Lowe, undergraduate student

Research Mentor

Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Riley Curtin, undergraduate student

Research Mentor

Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Bryn Bonner, graduate student

Research Mentor

Newark Charter High School, DE, US

·       Ivanka Carbajal, high school senior and STEM Capstone Scholar

Research Mentor

Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, DE, US

·       Jacob Dexter Fish, undergraduate student

Research Mentor

Biomedical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA, US

·       Oluwajomiloju Olaode, undergraduate student

·       Abaqus

·       Algodoo

·       FEBio

·       LTspice

·       ProEngineer

·       SolidWorks

·       UniGraphics

·       3DSlicer

·       ImageJ

·       ScanIP

·       Instron

·       MTS

·       OptoTrak

·       Visual3D

·       LabView

·       MATLAB

·       Visual Basic

Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering

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

M.S., Bioengineering

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

B.E. Biomedical Engineering

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