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Yingxin Gao

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  • Yingxin Gao
  • Dept: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
  • Title: Assistant Professor
  • Address: Room 220 Upson Hall
  • Phone: 607 255-1783
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Biography

EDUCATION

2007 University of Michigan Ann arbor, MI
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

2003 University of Deleware Newark, DE
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering

1999 Huazhong Univ. of Sci. & Tech Wuhan, China
Bachelor of Science, Power Engineering

1999 Huazhong Univ. of Sci. & Tech Wuhan, China
Bachelor of Science, Economics


PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS

July 2008-Present Assistant Professor

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Jan. 2008 - present Visiting Scientist Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY

Biomechanics and Biomaterial Laboratory

Jan. 2007-Dec. 2007 Postdoctoral Researcher University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Sep. 1999-Jun. 2001 Lecturer Fujian Institute of Electrical Engineering, Fujian, China

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Research Interests

Dr Gao's research is focused on using mechanical theory to understand mechanical behavior of skeletal muscle and determine the effects of muscle degeneration on joint stability, with clinical applications on diagnosing and monitoring muscle degeneration induced by injury, aging and disease, and helping making clinical decisions on joint replacement. Specifically, Dr. Gao is interested in: (1) determining the mechanisms lateral transmission of force in skeletal muscle, how this transmission mechanisms affect the passive and active mechanical properties of skeletal muscle, and its role on preventing muscle injury; (2) using ultrasound images and ultrasound elastography to characterize architecture and mechanical properties of muscle, which will be then further used to identify the normal and degenerated muscles; (3) investigating the effects of deficiency of rotator cuff muscle, the main mechanisms for shoulder stability, on contact mechanics and kinematics of normal shoulder joint and/or total shoulder replacement; (4) skeletal muscle tissue engineering with application in Hernia and Pelvic Floor Prolapse.

Gao Research Group

Teaching Interests

Dr. Gao's teaching is focused on solid mechanics and bio-solid mechanics of musculoskeletal tissues.

Service Interests

Dr. Gao's service is focused on department service, and are currently the undergraduate program committee member, and freshmen adviser.

Selected Publications

  • Delos, D., M. Leineweber, S. Chaudhury, S. Alzoobaee, Yingxin Gao, S. A Rodeo 2013. "The effect of immediate and delayed injection of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) on muscle contusion healing in the rat." Chicago, IL July (3rd Quarter/Summer).
  • Delos , D., S. Chaudhury, M. Leinweber, S. Alzoobaee, Yingxin Gao, S. A Rodeo 2013. "The effect of immediate and delayed injection of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) on muscle contusion healing in the rat." San Antonia, TX January (1st Quarter/Winter).
  • Gao, Yingxin, R Patel 2013. "Load Transfer in the Reconstructed Glenoid after a Cemented Total Shoulder Replacement." San Antonia, TX January (1st Quarter/Winter).
  • Leineweber, M. J., J. Westborn, A. Cochran, Yingxin Gao. 2013. "Displacement-Based Averaging for Repeatable Displacement Images with Ultrasound Elastography." Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology .
  • Iyer , S. , N. Udpa, R. Rajoria, K. E. Breyer, B. Singh, B. N. Brown, S. P. McDonough, L. J. Bonassar, Yingxin Gao. 2013. "Effects of Chitosan Coatings on Polypropylene Mesh for Implantation in a Rat Abdominal Wall Model." Tissue Engineering .

Selected Awards and Honors

  • 2011 Affinito-Stewart Grant (President's Council of Cornell Women) 2011
  • Michael Tien '72 Excellence in Teaching Award (Cornell Univeristy, College of Engineering) 2011

Education

  • BS (Power Engineering), Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1999
  • MS (Mechanical Engineering), University of Delaware, 2003
  • Ph D (Mechanical Engineering), University of Michigan, 2007