Andrew Karduna

Andrew Karduna serves as Professor and Department Head of Human Physiology at the University of Oregon's College of Arts and Sciences, concurrently holding the position of Associate Dean of the Graduate School.

Education:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from MIT
• MS in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University
• PhD in Biomedical Engineering from University of Pennsylvania

His research centers on upper extremity biomechanics with specialized focus on shoulder joint function, integrating kinematic analysis, EMG methodology, proprioception studies, and occupational disorder investigations. Current work examines neurophysiological mechanisms in rotator cuff tendinopathy through an active NIH R01 grant project.

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As director of the Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory (304 Gerlinger Hall), he leads NIH-funded research on exercise interventions for shoulder pathology while overseeing departmental academic operations. The laboratory investigates biomechanical structure-function relationships in upper extremity systems with clinical rehabilitation applications.