Antonis Stylianou

Antonis Stylianou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC). He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kansas (2004), along with multiple master's degrees in Mathematics (2012) and Mechanical Engineering (2000), and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (1998). His primary affiliation is within the School of Science and Engineering, where he focuses on computational biomechanics, musculoskeletal modeling, and multibody dynamics.

Dr. Stylianou's research emphasizes

• Elbow joint mechanics and ligament deficiency modeling
• Virtual surgical simulators for pelvic surgery error prevention
• Pediatric knee anatomy and ACL injury risk analysis
• Musculoskeletal models of human motion
• Finite element analysis of cartilage contact pressures

His work bridges computational methods with clinical applications, including developing tools for orthopedic surgeons and training paradigms for surgical techniques. Recent studies have explored surgeon kinematics during retropubic trocar insertion and posteromedial rotatory incongruity of the elbow.

Teaching responsibilities include advanced dynamics, biomechanics, and experimental methods courses. His contributions underscore the integration of engineering principles with medical challenges, particularly in orthopedic and surgical contexts.