Brian D. Stemper

Overview

Brian D. Stemper, PhD, is a Professor in the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Marquette University, with a secondary appointment in Neurosurgery. He directs the Zablocki VA Medical Center Neuroscience and Biomechanics Research Labs. His research focuses on biomechanics of traumatic brain injury, spinal mechanics, and military trauma, utilizing experimental, imaging, and computational methods.

Education

• PhD, Biomedical Engineering, Marquette University, 2004
• BS, Biomedical Engineering, Milwaukee School of Engineering, 1998

Research Interests

Dr. Stemper’s work integrates biomechanical analysis of head, neck, and spinal trauma, with applications in automotive safety, military protection, and clinical neurosurgery. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles and secured grants from agencies like the U.S. Air Force and NIH. His labs specialize in injury modeling and translational research.

Awards & Leadership

Recipient of the Best Paper by a Young Researcher (2004 IRCOBI) and multiple leadership roles in societies like the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He chairs the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee at Zablocki VA Medical Center.

Grants & Labs

Led projects on military blunt trauma, aviation biomechanics, and repetitive head injury. His labs collaborate with institutions like the VA, NASA, and the Department of Defense, focusing on injury prevention and clinical translation.