Michael Andersen

Michael Andersen is a Part-time Lecturer at the Department of Communication and Psychology, affiliated with The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Aalborg University. His work focuses on biomechanical analysis of musculoskeletal systems, particularly in joints and soft tissues, with applications in orthopedic research, sports medicine, and clinical rehabilitation. He specializes in computational modeling, musculoskeletal system dynamics, and imaging technologies for biomechanical assessment.

Key research interests include knee and shoulder joint mechanics, cartilage biomechanics, gait analysis, and the development of clinical assessment tools using biplanar radiography and MRI. His methodologies often integrate finite element analysis, musculoskeletal modeling (e.g., AnyBody Modeling System), and motion capture technologies. Andersen also investigates ergonomics in manual labor, focusing on joint loading during material handling tasks and workplace injury prevention.

His recent work emphasizes personalized interventions for osteoarthritis, evaluating knee brace designs, and optimizing surgical techniques through computational simulations. He contributes to advancements in non-invasive measurement technologies, such as robotic systems for joint laxity assessment and ultrasound-based bone registration improvements.

Publications highlight studies on knee cartilage mechanics, ligament parameter estimation, and the biomechanical effects of muscle strength variations on joint loading. He collaborates across disciplines, applying biomechanical principles to improve clinical outcomes in orthopedics and sports medicine.