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Dr. Ben C. Gadomski is an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University, part of the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Trine University and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Colorado State University. His research focuses on translational medicine, medical devices, orthopaedic biomechanics, and low-gravity effects on skeletal systems. Dr. Gadomski has extensive experience in spinal implant development, finite element modeling, and fracture healing studies.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Colorado State University (2015)
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Trine University (2009)
Research Interests:
- Orthopaedic biomechanics including finite element modeling and experimental testing of implants
- Low-gravity conditions on skeletal remodeling and fracture healing
- Risk of traumatic spinal cord injury during intubation
- Bone regeneration and osteoinductive materials
Recent Articles Focus:
His most recent work includes studies on osteochondral allograft preservation, osteoinductive 3D-printed scaffolds, and novel bone transport devices. Articles emphasize biomechanical validation of medical devices and computational modeling for clinical applications.
Awards:
- 2021 Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering Outstanding Researcher Award
- Multiple Provost Faculty Excellence Award nominations
- Kosaka Best of Meeting Top Finalist in Clinical Research (2017)
- ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference 1st Place (2013)
Grants & Funding:
He has secured over $44 million in research funding, including ARPA-H projects for artificial joints and NIH grants for osteoarthritis treatments. Current projects involve non-invasive energy therapies for rotator cuff injuries and bone transport under microgravity conditions.
Labs & Teams:
Director of the Orthopaedic Bioengineering Research Laboratory. Collaborates with industry partners like Medtronic, Acuitive Technologies, and Abbott on device development and preclinical studies.
