Graduate Research Associate
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Woodstock, Virginia, United States
William McCoy Armstrong is currently deepening his expertise as a PhD Candidate in Biomedical Engineering at Virginia Tech-Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences. Drawing from a foundation in engineering, biology, and mathematics, he's been channeling his passion into understanding the complexities of injury biomechanics.
His work with the Crash Injury Research and Engineering Network (CIREN) primarily centers on the meticulous analysis and investigation of motor vehicle collisions. Through his research, William has gained profound insights into the complex dynamics of these collisions, delving deep into the resultant injuries and understanding the kinematics, mechanisms, and causes behind them. This focus has enabled him to identify patterns and potential risk factors, enhancing our comprehension of injury causation.
In the realm of computational modeling, William has adeptly utilized existing data from a prior study, where Post Mortem Human Surrogate (PMHS) femurs were mechanically tested in a sideways-fall configuration until fracture. Using this data, he focuses on the validation of Finite Element (FE) models developed from proximal femur CT scans. The objective is to compare the femoral failure load from the mechanical tests against predictions made by the FE models, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of such predictions.
As William continues his academic pursuits, he remains committed to understanding and refining the methodologies in his field, with a steady emphasis on practical applications and real-world implications.
Friday, October 13, 2023
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM PDT