Dr. Eberhardt’s major interests lie in two areas: orthopedic biomechanics and injury biomechanics. He has a history of study related to total joint replacements involving biomechanics and biomaterials, including surface treatments, implant tribology, implant design, and forensic analysis. His experience with the study of biomechanical response of the pelvis in automotive side impacts and in the presence of metastatic bone lesions includes both experimental and computational (finite element) biomechanics. He also serves as PI on an NSF funded project entitled Senior Designs to Aid the Disabled, which supports efforts of seniors in Engineering to develop devices to aid children and adults with cerebral palsy.
