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Elise Laende, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in Systems Design Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Waterloo, and holds an adjunct position as an Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Queen’s University’s Smith School of Engineering. Her research focuses on engineering solutions for healthcare, particularly in biomechanics, orthopaedic implants, and imaging techniques like radiostereometric analysis (RSA) and markerless motion capture.
Education:
- PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Dalhousie University
- MASc in Biomedical Engineering, Dalhousie University
- BASc in Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo
Research Interests:
- Biomechanical analysis of musculoskeletal systems
- Implant fixation and migration in total joint replacements
- Development of clinical tools for orthopaedic surgery
- Markerless motion capture for gait analysis
- Radiostereometric analysis (RSA) for in vivo implant assessment
Research Trends: Dr. Laende’s work emphasizes precision in implant stability measurement, with a focus on RSA’s role in predicting aseptic loosening. Her recent studies explore the impact of patient-specific biomechanics (e.g., tibial slope, sex differences) on implant performance and the reliability of markerless motion capture under varying conditions.
Advising & Grants: While no students are listed, her collaborative projects suggest involvement in clinical research and industry partnerships. Her research has been supported by grants focused on orthopaedic implant innovation and biomechanical assessment tools.
Labs/Teams: Her work is conducted at the University of Waterloo’s Systems Design Engineering labs and in collaboration with clinical partners, leveraging advanced imaging and motion capture technologies.
