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Tao Liu

Tao Liu
PhD., PEng.

Assistant Professor

Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Contact information

2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0C5
Office: ACE 3023

905.721.8668 ext. 2217
905.721.3370 (fax)

tao.liu@ontariotechu.ca
https://www.tao-liu.com/


Research topics

  • Computational biomechanics
  • Footwear science
  • Wearable technology
  • Assistive devices.

Education

Ph.D. (Biomechanics) - University of Alberta
MSc (Mechanical Engineering) - Northeastern University
BSc (Mechanical Engineering) - Northeastern University

Courses

  • Solid mechanics
  • Statics
  • Applied Finite Element Analysis

Research and expertise

Publications and presentations

  • Selected publications and presentations
    For an updated list of publications, visit the Google Scholar Profile.
    • 1. Liu T.*, Matijevich E., Chu Z.W, Yang F., Nigg B., 2024, “The role of hollow structure in running shoe”, Journal of Biomechanics
    • 2. Catalá-Vilaplana I. *, Liu T, Vienneau J., Nigg S., Pérez-Soriano P., Encarnación-Martínez A., 2023, “Are curved non-motorized treadmills more biomechanically comparable to overground running than motorized treadmills?”, Journal of Sport Sciences
    • 3. Liu T.*, El-Rich M., 2023, “Prediction of Subject-specific Trunk Segmental Masses for Musculoskeletal Models using Artificial Neural Networks”, International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering
    • 4. Liu T*., Dimitrov A., Jomha N., Adeeb S., El-Rich M., Westover L., 2023, “Development and Validation of a Novel Ankle Joint Musculoskeletal Model”, Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing
    • 5. Liu T., Aziz Vaqar A., El-Rich, M.*, 2023, “Sensitivity of Subject-Specific Upper Body Musculoskeletal Model Predictions to Mass Scaling Methods”, Computers in Biology and Medicine, 165
    • 6. Ahmed H., El-Rich M*., Liu T., Jomha N., Schiffer A. *, 2023, “Design of a Lightweight Universal Talus Implant Using Topology Optimization”, Front Bioeng Biotechnol, 11
    • 7. Liu T*., Jomha N., Adeeb S., El-Rich M., Westover L., 2022, “The evaluation of artificial talus implant on ankle joint contact characteristics: A finite element study based on four subjects”, Med Biol Eng Comput, 4, 60
    • 8. Liu T*., Ead M., Cruz Shaira D.V., Jomha N., Adeeb S., El-Rich M., Kajsa D., Westover M.L., 2021, “Polycarbonate-Urethane coating can significantly improve talus implant contact characteristics” J. Mech Bhav Biomed Mater, 125, 104936.
    • 9. Liu T., Khalaf K., Hebela N., Westover L., Galbusera F., El-Rich M*., 2021, “A Novel Methodology for the Prediction of Trunk Mass Distribution Using Anthropometric Measurements”, J. Biomech, 122, 110437
    • 10. Stadnyk M., Liu T. (co-first author), Fallahi Arezodar F., Westover M.L., A. Carvajal Alba J., Masson E., Beaupre M. L., Jaremko J., El-Rich M.*, 2020 “Comparison of Four Methods of Measuring Three-Dimensional Pelvic Tilt in the Lateral Decubitus Position”, Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing, 10, 58.
    • 11. Liu T., Jomha N., Adeeb S., El-Rich M., Westover M.L.*, 2020 “Investigation of the average shape and principal variations of the human talus bone: an automatic groupwise registration”, Front Bioeng Biotechnol, 8, 656.
    • 12. Liu T., El-Rich M.*, 2020 “Effects of the nucleus pulposus migration during forward flexion on spinal loads: A combined Finite Element and Musculoskeletal Study”, J Biomech.104. 109740
    • 13. Liu T., Khalaf K., Adeeb S., El-Rich, M.*, 2019 “Numerical investigation of intra-abdominal pressure effects on spinal loads and load-sharing in forward flexion”, Front Bioeng Biotechnol, 7. 428.
    • 14. Liu T., Khalaf K., Adeeb S., El-Rich M.*, 2019 “Effects of Lumbo-Pelvic Rhythm on Trunk Muscle Forces and Disc Loads during Forward Flexion: A Combined Musculoskeletal and Finite Element Study”, J.Biomech, 82, 116-123.
    • 15. Liu T., Khalaf K., Naserkhaki S., El-Rich M.*, 2018. “Load-sharing in the lumbosacral spine in neutral standing & flexed postures - A combined finite element and inverse static study”. J. Biomech, 70, 43-50.