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Duane Cronin is a Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Trauma Biomechanics and Injury Prevention at the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on computational biomechanics, human body modeling, and injury prevention strategies, with applications in automotive safety, sports safety, and military protection systems. He leads a lab investigating material characterization, finite element modeling, and biomechanical testing of musculoskeletal systems.
Key areas of study include neck injury mechanisms in vehicle crashes, thorax response to ballistic impacts, and spinal cord biomechanics. He develops advanced computational models validated against experimental data to predict injury risks under various loading conditions. His work integrates multidisciplinary approaches combining engineering, medicine, and computer science.
Recent research trends involve refining human body models with anatomically specific geometries and advanced material properties, particularly for vulnerable populations like elderly and pediatric patients. He also explores adhesive joint mechanics in automotive materials and synthetic turf performance in sports injury mitigation.
His team collaborates on projects funded by industries and government agencies, aiming to translate biomechanical insights into real-world safety improvements. Active in academic leadership, he mentors graduate students in biomechanics and hosts international symposia to advance injury prevention research.
