Eric Nauman

Eric Nauman is the Dane A. and Mary Louise Miller Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati and director of the Human Injury Research and Regenerative Technologies (H.I.R.R.T.) Lab. Previously, he held academic roles at Purdue University and Tulane University. He earned his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley and the University of Delaware.

Research Focus: The H.I.R.R.T. Lab investigates mechanisms of traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, musculoskeletal damage, atherosclerosis, and cancer metastasis. It develops protective and reconstructive treatments, including FDA-approved engineered tissue products for tendon repair. Collaborative projects emphasize translational research in injury prevention and treatment delivery.

Grants & Awards:

• Lead Principal Investigator (PI) on federal grants totaling $4.7M for projects like AFRL teeming agreements and DoD biomathematical models.
• Recipient of prestigious awards including the Purdue Book of Great Teachers, Innovators Hall of Fame, and multiple teaching excellence recognitions.

Key Contributions: Co-authored landmark TBI studies, holds 14 U.S. patents, and pioneered protective equipment innovations. His work bridges biomechanics, materials science, and clinical applications.