Chris Ford

Chris Ford is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at Curtin University, specializing in biomedical and mechanical engineering. Office: Room 207, Eng. General Facilities.

Research focuses on biomechanical systems and medical device innovation. Core areas include: orthopaedic implant design (spinal fasteners, expandable devices), dental biomechanics (fracture analysis of teeth and crowns), and biomedical imaging (optical coherence elastography for tissue characterization). Experimental approaches combine mechanical testing, material analysis, and numerical simulation.

Publications demonstrate consistent application of engineering principles to medical challenges, with key themes emerging in dental stress analysis (2008-2012) evolving toward orthopaedic device innovation (2013-2016). Recent ex-vivo studies establish protocols for evaluating implant-bone interactions.

No scientific awards, students, or laboratory affiliations are documented.