Research
Our group studies the biomechanical interface between the human body and biomedical devices such as prosthetics and orthotics. Our main goal is to develop and optimize patient-specific devices in order to improve patient comfort, health, and function. To achieve this, we analyze the biomechanical factors that affect human movement and function, and develop new imaging and measurement tools, computational algorithms, experimental procedures, and fabrication methods.
Current projects
Soft-tissue material parameter identification using inverse FEA and 3D-DIC
Zohar Oddes, Amit Ashkenazi, Nolwenn Fougeron & Dana Solav
Characterization of the mechanical properties of additively manufactured hyperelastic lattice structures
Dror Raf, Itay Magen & Dana Solav
Analysis of human gait using various devices for offloading the foot and ankle
Eshraq Saffuri, Yinon Tal & Dana Solav (in collaboration with Eyal Izak and Einat Kodesh)
A novel AFO for improved rehabilitation through adjustable offloading
Eshraq Saffuri, Itamar Bareket, Hadas Huber, Danielle Fael, Lee Jordan & Dana Solav
DuoDIC: an open-source stereo digital image correlation toolbox
Asaf Silverstein & Dana Solav
Analysis of the stress distribution in female breasts as a function of their size
Bessorah Rubenstein Vered & Dana Solav