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Jeff Reinbolt, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering
The University of Tennessee
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Contact
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Nathan W. Dougherty Engineering Building, Room 207
The University of Tennessee
1512 Middle Drive
Knoxville,
TN 37996–2210
(865) 974–5308
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Research Interests
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- Development of computational tools and their application to complex biodynamic systems
- Forward dynamics simulation-based treatment planning (to yield more reliable outcomes)
- Patient-specific modeling (beyond anatomic landmark methods)
- Inverse dynamics simulation (to predict novel gait motions)
- Optimization techniques (for system identification problems)
- Surgical robotics (for minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery)
- Clinical feasibility and investigative studies (for product development)
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Education
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- Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship in Bioengineering, Stanford University, 2008
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Florida, 2006
- M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, 2003
- B.S. in Engineering Science, University of Florida, 1996
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Experience
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- Associate Professor, Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering,
The University of Tennessee, 2009–present
- Assistant Professor, Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering,
The University of Tennessee, 2009–present
- Engineering Research Associate, Neuromuscular Biomechanics Laboratory, Bioengineering, Stanford University, 2008–2009
- Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow, Neuromuscular Biomechanics Laboratory, Bioengineering, Stanford University, 2006–2008
- Research Assistant, Computational Biomechanics Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering, University of Florida, 2001–2006
- Teaching Assistant, Mechanical Engineering, University of Florida, 2005
- Regional Site Manager, Computer Motion, Inc., 2000–2001
- Clinical Development Specialist, Computer Motion, Inc., 1997–2000
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Select Publications
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Reinbolt, J.A., Seth, A. and Delp, S.L. "Simulation of human movement: applications using OpenSim." Procedia IUTAM, 2(1):186–198, 2011. |
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Seth, A., Sherman, M.A., Reinbolt, J.A., and Delp, S.L. "OpenSim: a musculoskeletal modeling and simulation framework for in silico investigations and exchange." Procedia IUTAM 2(1):212–232, 2011. |
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Reinbolt, J.A., Fox, M.D., Schwartz, M.H., and Delp, S.L. "Predicting outcomes of rectus femoris transfer surgery." Gait & Posture, 30(1):100-105, 2009.
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Tawhai, M., Bischoff, J., Einstein, D., Erdemir, A., Guess, T., Reinbolt, J. "Multiscale modeling in computational biomechanics: determining computational priorities and addressing current challenges." IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology, 28(3):41-49, 2009.
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Reinbolt, J.A., Fox, M.D., Arnold, A.S., Ounpuu, S., and Delp, S.L. "Importance of Preswing Rectus Femoris Activity in Stiff-Knee Gait." Journal of Biomechanics, 41(11):2362-2369, 2008.
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Reinbolt, J.A., Haftka, R.T., Chmielewski, T.L., and Fregly, B.J. "A computational framework to predict post-treatment outcome for gait-related disorders." Medical Engineering & Physics, 30(4):434-443, 2008.
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Reinbolt, J.A., Haftka, R.T., Chmielewski, T.L., and Fregly, B.J. "Are patient-specific joint and inertial parameters necessary for accurate inverse dynamics analyses of gait?" IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 54(5):782-793, 2007.
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Reinbolt, J.A., Schutte, J.F., Fregly, B.J., Haftka, R.T., George, A.D., and Mitchell, K.H. "Determination of patient-specific multi-joint kinematic models through two-level optimization." Journal of Biomechanics, 38(3):621-626, 2005.
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Curriculum Vitae
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Hobbies
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Spending time with family, volleyball, biking, hiking, and exploring the outdoors.
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Personal Website
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