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Nic Fiorentino is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Vermont, affiliated with the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. He also holds secondary appointments in the Departments of Electrical & Biomedical Engineering and Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation. His research focuses on musculoskeletal biomechanics, orthopedics, medical imaging, and motion capture techniques. Fiorentino leads the Musculoskeletal Imaging and Orthopaedic Biomechanics (MIOB) Lab, which explores advanced imaging modalities and biomechanical models to improve understanding of musculoskeletal disorders.
Fiorentino earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida and a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia. Postdoctoral training at the University of Utah Orthopedic Research Laboratory further developed his expertise in clinical biomechanics.
His research integrates imaging technologies like MRI and fluoroscopy with computational modeling to study joint mechanics, cartilage degeneration, and injury mechanisms. Recent work examines sex differences in post-ACL-reconstruction outcomes, hip joint kinematics in impingement syndromes, and athlete muscle phenotyping through high-dimensional clustering.
Notable contributions include advancements in arthrokinematic measurement accuracy, novel EMG-driven wearable analysis methods, and validation of MRI phantoms for cartilage assessment. His projects aim to reduce musculoskeletal disability by improving diagnostic precision and treatment strategies.
Fiorentino teaches courses including Biomechanics of Human Motion, Continuum Mechanics, and Biomedical Imaging Systems. He actively mentors students through UVM’s Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering programs.
