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Collaborative Research: Extreme Mechanics of the Human Brain via Integrated In Vivo and Ex — NSF Award to University of Minnesota-

The human brain exhibits complex mechanical behavior. Its deformation under external forces depends on the extent and speed of loading. Rapid deformation of the brain during events such as blasts and automotive crashes can cause traumatic brain injury. Understanding the mechanical behavior of the human brain under such

Award titleCollaborative Research: Extreme Mechanics of the Human Brain via Integrated In Vivo and Ex
Award ID2623467
AwardeeUniversity of Minnesota-Twin Cities
CityMINNEAPOLIS
StateMN
Amount obligated$206,132
Principal investigatorKshitiz Upadhyay
ProgramBMMB-Biomech & Mechanobiology
Start date03/15/2026
AbstractThe human brain exhibits complex mechanical behavior. Its deformation under external forces depends on the extent and speed of loading. Rapid deformation of the brain during events such as blasts and automotive crashes can cause traumatic brain injury. Understanding the mechanical behavior of the human brain under such extreme conditions is critical to developing computer models for predicting brain injury. This knowledge is also needed to design safer personal protective equipment and brain inj
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