When considering safety standards for human exposure to radiofrequency (RF) and
microwave energy, the dominant concerns pertain to a thermal effect. However, in the case …

We employ an advanced 3D computational model of the head with high anatomical fidelity,
together with measured tissue properties, to assess the consequences of dynamic loading to …

Neurovascular injury is often observed in traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, the
relationship between mechanical forces and vascular injury is still unclear. A key question is …

Computational modelling of the brain requires accurate representation of the tissues
concerned. Mechanical testing has numerous challenges, in particular for low strain rates …

Head surrogates are widely used in biomechanical research and headgear assessment.
They are designed to approximate the inertial and mechanical properties of the head and …

Low-intensity transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) is poised to become one of the most
promising treatments for neurological disorders. However, while recent animal model …

Advances in brain imaging and computational methods have facilitated the creation of
subject-specific computational brain models that aid researchers in investigating brain …

Computational head models are promising tools for understanding and predicting traumatic
brain injuries. Most available head models are developed using inputs (ie head geometry …

The biomechanical response of brain tissue to strain and the immediate neural outcomes
are of fundamental importance in understanding mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The …

Advanced physical head models capable of replicating both global kinematics and
intracranial mechanics of the human head are required for head injury research and safety …