Trevor Lujan

Trevor Lujan is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering at Boise State University since 2012. He holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Utah and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Research Focus:

• Musculoskeletal biomechanics
• Mechanobiology of connective tissues
• Bioreactor development for tissue modeling
• Collagen matrix remodeling
• Medical device innovation
• Computational simulation of tissue failure

Recent Publications highlight work on:

• Multiaxial bioreactor systems
• Graphene foam bioscaffolds
• Hydrogel wear mechanics
• ACL injury modeling
• Collagen scaffold mechanobiology

Scientific Awards:

• NSF CAREER Award (2016)
• Advances in Engineering Key Scientific Article Award (2018)
• Orthopaedic Research Society New Investigator Recognition (2013)
• Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Excellence Award (2010)
• Mid America Best Paper Award (2010)

Grants from the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and State of Idaho have supported his work. Collaborations include researchers at the University of Utah, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Boise State University.