Leif Rune Hellevik

Leif Rune Hellevik is a Professor of Biomechanics at the Department of Structural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at NTNU. He also serves as Vice Dean for Master Programs since 2017. His research focuses on computational biomechanics, particularly in cardiovascular systems, emphasizing uncertainty quantification and sensitivity analysis. Key projects include STARFiSh (Stochastic Arterial Flow Simulations) and MyMDT (Medical Digital Twin for hypertension management). He has extensive experience in fluid-structure interaction and numerical methods, contributing to clinical decision support systems and translational hypertension research. His teaching includes courses on numerical methods and biomechanics.

Research Interests: His work spans biomechanical modeling of arterial systems, cardiovascular hemodynamics, and translational applications of computational models for personalized medicine. Recent efforts integrate machine learning and digital twins to improve hypertension treatment and prevention.

Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 2000, with recent focus on sensitivity analysis, model validation, and clinical applications in coronary artery disease. Collaborations include institutions like Linköping University, University of British Columbia, and Erasmus MC.

Labs/Teams: Leads projects in computational biomechanics and vascular modeling, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in engineering, medicine, and data science.