Jill Middendorf

Jill Middendorf is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, where she directs the Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering and Advanced Mechanics (M-TEAM) lab. She holds a BS from Iowa State University (2012) and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University (2019).

Her research focuses on the mechanics of soft biological tissues, particularly musculoskeletal tissues like cartilage, ligaments, and intervertebral discs. Using a multiscale approach combining computational and experimental methods, her lab investigates degeneration processes, tissue heterogeneity, and cellular responses to understand susceptibility to spine/joint pain. She also explores regenerative medicine strategies to enhance engineered tissue strength and stability, with a focus on buckling failure analysis.

No scientific awards or recent articles are explicitly listed in the provided text. Her lab’s work aims to bridge clinical and engineering insights for improved musculoskeletal health.

Advising and grants details are not specified here. The M-TEAM lab integrates biomechanical and tissue engineering principles to address translational challenges in musculoskeletal repair.