Faculty profile
Naveen Chandrashekar
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Research
Latest papers
A CAD-to-Simulink framework for evaluating impingement-free motion in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of engineering in medicine · 2026 · senior author
Machine learning model identifies tibial anatomical variables as potential risk factors for anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2026 · senior author
Computational methodology to study the effect of cable-stabilized knee brace on anterior cruciate ligament strain during single-leg jump landing.
Prosthetics and orthotics international · 2026 · senior author
Latest funding
- $39,000
Prophylactic Use of Knee Braces - A Hybrid In-vivo/Computational approach
NSERC · 2024 · Principal investigator
- $150,000
Electromechanical Test Frame and Non-Contact System for Full-Field Measurement of Joint Tissues
NSERC · 2024 · Co-investigator
- $43,967
Design, Development and Evaluation of Smart Grip Force Monitoring Device for Industrial Use
NSERC · 2023 · Principal investigator
25 publications.
A CAD-to-Simulink framework for evaluating impingement-free motion in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
Ombogo M, Medley J, Langohr GDG, Chandrashekar N
Machine learning model identifies tibial anatomical variables as potential risk factors for anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Kao CH, Hashemi J, Slauterbeck J, Chandrashekar N
Computational methodology to study the effect of cable-stabilized knee brace on anterior cruciate ligament strain during single-leg jump landing.
Gupta P, Rao H, Chandrashekar N
High tibial osteotomy achieves unloading of the medial tibiofemoral compartment irrespective of arthritic status or medial collateral ligament release: A biomechanical assessment.
Syed H, Mumith A, Wasserstein D, Chandrashekar N, Nauth A, Whyne C, Tomescu S
Effects of DC-powered pistol grip tool location and orientation on operator upper extremity stiffness and damping.
Arjun R, Chandrashekar N
Real-time visual feedback can cue changes in grip force during electric hand tool operation.
Pinto BL, Loewen D, Chandrashekar N
Computational study of extrinsic factors affecting ACL strain during single-leg jump landing.
Rao H, Bakker R, McLachlin S, Chandrashekar N
Characterizing In-Situ Metatarsal Fracture Risk During Simulated Workplace Impact Loading.
Kalra M, McGregor ME, McLachlin SD, Cronin DS, Chandrashekar N
Biomechanical Comparison of 3 Medial Patellofemoral Complex Reconstruction Techniques Shows Medial Overconstraint but No Significant Difference in Patella Lateralization and Contact Pressure.
Dahm F, Syed H, Tomescu S, Lin HA, Haimovich Y, Chandrashekar N, Whyne C, Wasserstein D
The effects of pistol grip power tools on median nerve pressure and tendon strains.
Bakker R, Kalra M, Tomescu SS, Bahensky R, Chandrashekar N
Prophylactic Use of Knee Braces - A Hybrid In-vivo/Computational approach
Principal investigators: Chandrashekar, Naveen
Keywords: knee; biomechanics; finite element; braces; injury; strain; modelling
Electromechanical Test Frame and Non-Contact System for Full-Field Measurement of Joint Tissues
Principal investigators: Knowles, Nikolas
Keywords: Biomaterials; Biomechanical testing; Bone; Cadavers; Computational modelling; Digital image correlation; Electromechanical test frame; Joint tissues; Materials characterization; Orthopaedic devices
Design, Development and Evaluation of Smart Grip Force Monitoring Device for Industrial Use
Principal investigators: Chandrashekar, Naveen NK
Keywords: biomechanics; grip force measurement; hand tool; machine learning; safety; sensors and microcontrollers
Phase-Contrast X-ray Micro-Computed Tomography for Enhanced 3D Microstructural Analysis of Bone and Joint Tissues
Principal investigators: McLachlin, Stewart
Investigation of Metatarsal Fracture for Protective Footwear Design
Principal investigators: Chandrashekar, Naveen
Design and Development of a Test Rig for Ergonomic Evaluation of Pistol grip Power Tools
Principal investigators: Chandrashekar, Naveen
Development of Subject Specific Computational Methodology to Study Knee Biomechanics
Principal investigators: Chandrashekar, Naveen
Investigation of tendon strains and carpal tunnel pressure during hand held power tool operation
Principal investigators: Chandrashekar, Naveen
Effects of production parameters on the vacuum formed product finish
Principal investigators: Chandrashekar, Naveen
Refrigeration system to support multi-scale human biomechanics testing and modeling
Principal investigators: Acker, Stacey
From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.
Frequent collaborators
- Cari Whyne and David Wasserstein: 5 shared papers
- Cari Whyne and Stewart McLachlin: 3 shared papers
- Cari Whyne and Naveen Chandrashekar: 3 shared papers
- David Wasserstein and Naveen Chandrashekar: 3 shared papers
- Aaron Nauth and David Wasserstein: 2 shared papers
- Cari Whyne and Aaron Nauth: 1 shared paper
- Aaron Nauth and Naveen Chandrashekar: 1 shared paper
- Stewart McLachlin and Naveen Chandrashekar: 1 shared paper
- Alexander Wong and Naveen Chandrashekar: 1 shared paper
- Naveen Chandrashekar and John Medley: 1 shared paper
- Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
- Department of Surgery
- Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Systems Design Engineering - University of Waterloo
- Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics
- Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering
Co-authors at University of Waterloo, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.
Cari Whyne
Department of Surgery
3 shared papers, latest 2026
David Wasserstein
Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
3 shared papers, latest 2026
John Medley
Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics
1 shared papers, latest 2026
Aaron Nauth
Orthopedic Surgery
1 shared papers, latest 2026
Stewart McLachlin
Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering
1 shared papers, latest 2024
Alexander Wong
Systems Design Engineering - University of Waterloo
1 shared papers, latest 2012
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