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Arthur Michalek is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Clarkson University, part of the Coulter School of Engineering & Applied Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Vermont (2009) and M.S./B.S. degrees from Clarkson University (2004/2003). His research focuses on biomechanics of low back pain, particularly intervertebral disc injury and repair, employing mechanical testing, imaging, and modeling. Key areas include fibrous tissue growth, tissue damage mechanics, and minimally invasive clinical therapies.
Dr. Michalek teaches courses such as Statics (ES220), Strength of Materials (ES222), Biomechanics (ME380/ES380), and Advanced Biomechanics (ME424/ME524). His work has led to a patent on crosslinked fibrin hydrogels for disc repair (US Patent #8,968,725). His recent publications (2017–2025) span topics from disc injury mechanics to biomaterial development and sports engineering innovations.
His research integrates experimental and computational approaches to understand disc structure-function relationships. Notable findings include residual strain’s role in tissue remodeling and enzymatic digestion effects on disc mechanics. Current studies explore collagen fiber patterning and in vivo disc adaptations in bovine models.
Contact: ajmichal@clarkson.edu | Office: CA2202 CAMP Annex | Phone: 315-268-2191 | Website
