Richard D. Peindl, Ph.D.

CBES Area of Interest:

The Orthopaedic Engineering Research Lab at Carolinas Medical Center conducts applied research projects that involve the evaluation of fracture fixation devices, joint replacement devices, and soft tissue attachment devices along with associated fracture fixation and joint modification and reconstruction techniques. These studies necessitate the use of a wide array of experimental instrumentation and techniques aimed at measuring stresses, strains, loads and deformations in implants and physiologic materials. Over the last 10 years, Dr. Peindl’s lab has also been involved in basic science research involving the response of osteoblasts to simulated implant surfaces with varying surface topographies and the development of a new type of osmotic gradient bioreactor system for the growth of articular cartilage. Emerging areas of interest include research in computer/robotic-assisted surgery and utilization of joint motion analysis and dynamic posturography for quantitative evaluation of orthopaedic-related disability and surgical outcomes assessment.

CBES Area of Expertise:

Thirty-five years of mechanical engineering experience working in both industrial and academic settings in the areas of manufacturing, product development, test engineering and both applied and basic science research.