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Dr. Elizabeth Hassan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McMaster University, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering. Her research focuses on engineering education, biomechanics, and multivariate statistics. She has contributed to teaching innovations such as the MECH ENG 2C04 and MECH ENG 4B03 courses, emphasizing design project methodologies and product development.
Her work bridges engineering education with clinical applications, evidenced by studies on surgical outcomes during the pandemic and biomechanical analysis of knee osteoarthritis treatments. Notably, she received the 2023 President’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teaching and Learning, recognizing her impactful teaching practices. Dr. Hassan’s publications span topics like CAD performance analysis, pandemic surgical management, and competitive team learning strategies.
In teaching, she emphasizes experiential learning through initiatives like the James Dyson Awards Guide and competitive engineering team courses. Her research also explores factors influencing student participation in extracurricular technical projects, highlighting her commitment to holistic engineering education.
Recent projects include collaborations on global surgical outcomes during the pandemic (CovidSurg-Gynecologic Study) and predictive models for spinal surgery recovery. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates biomechanical principles with educational and clinical challenges, making significant contributions to both academic and applied fields.
