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Carlos Ruiz Wills is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Information and Communication Technologies (UPF), leading the Motion Lab. His work focuses on multiscale biomechanical modeling, mechano-transport simulations, and patient-specific analyses. He earned a PhD in Material Science and Engineering from UPC (2015) and has contributed to projects like MySpine-FP7, BioDXA, and ANDAMIO. Awards include the 2017 Spanish Chapter Award at the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB) Congress.
Education:
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (2005), Universidad Nacional Experimental Politécnica, Venezuela.
- Master’s in Material Science and Engineering (2010), UPC, Spain.
- PhD in Material Science and Engineering (2015), UPC, Spain.
Research interests include:
- Multiscale modeling of bone and intervertebral discs.
- Mechano-transport interactions in biological systems.
- Development of computational tools for clinical applications.
Recent articles highlight advancements in DXA-based finite element modeling, intervertebral disc mechanics, and osteoporosis drug efficacy evaluation. His work bridges biomechanics with clinical needs, emphasizing personalized medicine and predictive analytics.
Awards:
- Spanish Chapter Award (2017).
He has managed grants totaling millions in projects addressing spinal biomechanics, bone densitometry, and fracture risk. Active in the ESB Executive Board, he also explores popular science outreach through audiovisual media.
