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Welcome to visit Dr. Yang's research group within the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University.

 

October 2023

Objectives:

The purposes of the Human-Centric Design Research Lab are

(1) to advance the understanding of human movement capabilities by means of modeling, simulation and experimentation, and develop computer software package (human skeletal, musculoskeletal and finite element models) that facilitates human-centric design, biomechanics analysis, ergonomics assessment, injury prediction, driver behaviors, and human performance assessment.
(2) to model and simulate the interaction between the human and personal protective equipment (helmets, goggles, and respirators, clothing, shoes, etc.) for hazard and discomfort assessments.
(3) to investigate the interaction between the exoskeleton and human body to reduce injury risk and improve performance.
(4) to advance design and analysis of multibody systems and mechanical systems.

(5) to promote human lives by developing novel medical devices such as hand/foot prosthesis, and other devices.
(6) to promote optimal spine and wrist surgeries and decision making by developing finite element models.

(7) to prevent falls for patients/the elderly in hospitals, nursing homes, and residences.

(8) to investigate driver’s behaviors for autonomous vehicles.

 

Acknowledgements:

 

Our research has been funded by multiple sponsors including the US Army, DOE, DOD (DHA, USARIEM, USAMRDC), NSF, NIST, NPSF, NIOSH, Honda R&D North Americas, Caterpillar, and USCAR.

Previous NSF REU Site

 

Lab Director:                                                   
Prof. James Yang                                                                                 
Office: ME South 201K                                                         
Phone: 806-834-6746                                 
Fax: 806-742-3540                                                   
Email: james.yang@ttu.edu


Lab Location:
ME North Room 142
Tel: 806-742-3579

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Last Updated on October 8, 2021.
 

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