Gregory Lewis

Dr. Gregory Lewis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at Penn State University. He leads the micro-CT core facility and serves as a Research Thrust Leader for the Penn State Center for Biodevices. His research focuses on orthopaedic biomechanics, bone quality assessment, and surgical education technology development.

• Primary Affiliation: Penn State University
• Department: Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
• Labs: Micro-CT Core Facility

Dr. Lewis specializes in computational modeling and experimental validation of fracture fixation constructs, with particular expertise in shoulder replacement biomechanics and patient-specific surgical planning tools. His work combines finite element analysis with clinical applications to improve postoperative outcomes.

Current research trends include:

• Advanced fracture fixation plate design
• Multi-scale biomechanical simulations
• Integration of CT imaging with surgical planning
• Interactive visualization software for surgeons
• Biological and mechanical analysis of bone regeneration

Dr. Lewis actively collaborates with orthopaedic surgeons, musculoskeletal biologists, and biomedical engineers across multiple institutions. He contributes to educational programs through curriculum development for orthopaedic residents and instruction in mechanical engineering capstone courses.