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Lisa Pruitt received her bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering from the University of Rhode Island in 1998. In 1993, Dr. Pruitt received her Ph.D. in engineering from Brown University in 1993. She then joined the faculty of Mechanical Engineering at UC Berkeley. She is renowned for her work in orthopedic biomaterials, medical devices, and mechanical assessment of structural tissues. She recently co-authored a textbook entitled “Mechanics of Biomaterials: Fundamental Principles for Implant Design.” Dr. Pruitt is an advocate of engineering education and outreach through research experiences. Her research in biomaterials has served as the foundation for outreach education, service learning and mentoring activities. In 2006 Professor Pruitt organized the first National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) on the Berkeley campus and remains the campus liaison for this nationally recognized program targeted at high school students interested in engineering. Professor Pruitt is the faculty advisor for the Engineering for Kids day at UC Berkeley, which brings in nearly 300 children to the campus for an annual daylong event of engineering activities with Berkeley undergraduates enrolled in the College of Engineering. For more than a decade she has worked closely with the Lawrence Hall of Science to develop interactive exhibits including The Human Body Shop, BodyBuilders, and Body by Design within the framework of her engineering courses that are targeted to the K-12 sector. She has received numerous awards for her mentoring and engineering education activities including the UC Berkeley Presidential Chairs Teaching Fellowship (2010), Faculty Award for Outstanding Mentorship of Graduate Student Instructors (2009), Lawrence Talbot Chaired Professorship in Engineering (2007), U.S. Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (2004), American Association for the Advancement of Science Mentoring Award, and Engineering Excellence and Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award, awarded by the University of Rhode Island (1999).
Lisa Pruitt received her bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering from the University of Rhode Island in 1998. In 1993, Dr. Pruitt received her Ph.D. in engineering from Brown University in 1993. She then joined the faculty of Mechanical Engineering at UC Berkeley. She is renowned for her work in orthopedic biomaterials, medical devices, and mechanical assessment of structural tissues. She recently co-authored a textbook entitled “Mechanics of Biomaterials: Fundamental Principles for Implant Design.” Dr. Pruitt is an advocate of engineering education and outreach through research experiences. Her research in biomaterials has served as the foundation for outreach education, service learning and mentoring activities. In 2006 Professor Pruitt organized the first National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) on the Berkeley campus and remains the campus liaison for this nationally recognized program targeted at high school students interested in engineering. Professor Pruitt is the faculty advisor for the Engineering for Kids day at UC Berkeley, which brings in nearly 300 children to the campus for an annual daylong event of engineering activities with Berkeley undergraduates enrolled in the College of Engineering. For more than a decade she has worked closely with the Lawrence Hall of Science to develop interactive exhibits including The Human Body Shop, BodyBuilders, and Body by Design within the framework of her engineering courses that are targeted to the K-12 sector. She has received numerous awards for her mentoring and engineering education activities including the UC Berkeley Presidential Chairs Teaching Fellowship (2010), Faculty Award for Outstanding Mentorship of Graduate Student Instructors (2009), Lawrence Talbot Chaired Professorship in Engineering (2007), U.S. Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (2004), American Association for the Advancement of Science Mentoring Award, and Engineering Excellence and Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award, awarded by the University of Rhode Island (1999).
| Current Institution | University of California, Berkeley |
| Current School | College of Engineering |
| Department | Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering |
| Disciplines | |
| Geographical Focus | |
| Address | 5134 Etcheverry Hall, Mailstop 1740 Berkeley California 94720-1740 United States Phone: (510) 642-2595 |
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Education
Brown University, Providence, RI
Ph.D.,
Engineering
(May 1993)
Brown University, Providence, RI
Sc.M.,
Engineering
(May 1990)
Work Experience
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
University of California at Berkeley
(1993 - Present)
Professor of Bioengineering
University of California at Berkeley
(1999 - Present)
Adjunct Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
School of Medicine, University of California at San Francisco
Research is focused on structure–property relationships in orthopedic tissues, biomaterials and medical polymers. Current projects include the assessment of fatigue fracture mechanisms and tribological performance of orthopedic biomaterials, as well as characterization of orthopedic tissues and associated devices. Surface modifications using plasma chemistry are used to optimize polymers for medical applications. Attention is focused on wear, fatigue and multiaxial loading. Retrievals of
orthopedic implants are characterized to model in vivo degradation and physiological loading. Biomechanical characterization of structural tissues is performed to assess clinical treatments and to develop constitutive relationships. Laboratory techniques for structural characterization include SEM, TEM, FEM, SAXS, USAXS, XPS, DSC, GPC, FTIR, AFM, confocal microscopy, wear testing, fatigue testing, fracture mechanics analysis, and nanoindentation. Research has been supported by NIH, NSF, ONR, DARPA, OREF and industry. Pedagogical experience includes curriculum development in mechanical engineering and bioengineering. Teaching includes freshman seminars; undergraduate courses on Mechanical Behavior and Processing of Materials, Structural Aspects of Biomaterials, and Principles of Bioengineering; graduate courses on Fracture Mechanics, Mechanical Behavior of Materials, and Polymer Engineering.
Chancellor’s Professor
University of California at Berkeley
(2004 - 2009)
Achievements
General
Publication Summary
Publications
Book chapters
- “Fatigue Crack Propagation in Polymer Blends,” R. Pearson and L. Pruitt, in Polymer Blends: Formulation and Performance, D.R. Paul and C.B. Bucknall, Eds., John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 27, 269-299, 1999.
- “Fatigue Testing and Behavior of Plastics,” L. Pruitt, in ASM Handbook, Volume 8, Mechanical Testing and Evaluation, H. Kuhn and D. Medlin, Eds., ASM.International, Ohio, 8 758-767, 2000.
- “Fluorocarbon Polymers in Biomedical Engineering,” L.Pruitt, in Advances in Polymer Science: Encyclopedia of Materials: Science and Technology, D.F. Williams, Ed., Elsevier Science Limited, Oxford, 2001.
- “Radiation Effects on Medical Polymers and on their Mechanical Properties,” in Advances in Polymer Science: Radiation Effects, H.H. Kausch, Ed., Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg, 2003.
- “Fatigue of Polymers,” L. Pruitt, in Comprehensive Structural Integrity, R.O. Ritchie and Y. Murakami, Eds., Elsevier Science Limited, Oxford, 2002.
- “Conventional and Cross-linked Polyethylene Properties,” L. Pruitt, in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Guide for Better Performance, J. Bellmans, M. Ries, and J. Victor, Eds., Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg, 2004.
- "Advances in UHMWPE:Structure-Property-Processing Inter-relationships,” A. Bellare and L. Pruitt, in Joint Replacements and Bone Resorption Eds. A. Shanbhag, H. Rubash and J. Jacobs, Marcel Dekker, NY, 2004.
- “Alternative Bearings for Knee Articulation: Hopes and Realities,” M. Ries and L.Pruitt, in Surgery of the Knee, 4th ed. Ed W.N. Scott, J. Insall, NY, 2005.
- “Morphological Analysis of Retrieved Cross-linked UHMWPE and Improved Microstructures for Enhanced Fatigue and Wear Performance,” L.Pruitt, in UHMWPE for Arthroplasty: From synthesis to implant, 121-132, Eds; L. Costa, E.M. Brach del Prever, P. Bracco, Torino, IT, 2005.
Archival Journal Publications
- J. Furmanski and L. Pruitt, “Peak stress intensity dictates fatigue crack propagation in UHMWPE,” submitted to Polymer for publication (2007).
- N. Gundiah, M. Ratcliff, and L. Pruitt, “Mechanics of Arterial Elastin,” submitted to Journal of Experimental Biology for publication (2007).
- D.M. Ebenstein, D. Coughlin, J. Chapman, C. Li, and L. Pruitt, “Structure-property relations of atherosclerotic plaque tissue,” submitted to Journal of Biomedical Materials Research for publication (2007).
- J. Furmanski, S. Gupta, A. Chawan, A. Kohm, B. Jewett, L. Pruitt, and M. Ries, “Extensive Surface Cracking in a Highly Crosslinked Acetabular Liner Associated with a Non-Spherical Femoral Head Counterface,” Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, accepted for publication (2007).
- S. Gupta, F. Carrillo, C. Li, L. Pruitt, and C. Puttlitz, “Adhesive Forces Significantly Affect Elastic Modulus Determination of Soft Polymeric Materials in Nanoindentation,” Journal of Materials Science Letters 61(2):448-451(2007).
- N. Gundiah, M, Ratcliffe, and L. Pruitt, “A new constitutive model for arterial elastin: I. Comparison of purification methods for mechanical tests and material symmetry of arterial elastin,” Journal of Biomechanics accepted for publication (2007).
- N. Gundiah, D. Chang, P. Zhang, L. Pruitt, P. Ursell, and M.B Ratcliffe, “Biomechanical and Structural Changes in Healing Myocardial Infarct Tissue,” submitted to American Physiological Society for publication (2007).
- C. Li, L.Pruitt, and K. King, “ Nanoindentation Differentiates Tissue-Scale Properties of Native Articular Cartilage,” Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Sep 15;78(4):729-38 (2006).
- D.M. Ebenstein and L. Pruitt, “Nanoindentation of Biological Materials,” Nano Today 1(3) 27-33 (2006).
- N. Gundiah and L. Pruitt, “Role of elastin and collagen in constitutive properties of arteries: experiments using elastase and collagenase” submitted to Journal of Biomechanical Engineering for publication (2006).
- K. Cheng, L. Pruitt, C. Zaloudek, and M. D. Ries, “Osteolysis is caused by Tibial Component Debonding in Total Knee Arthroplasty,” Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 443 333-336 (2006).
- M.D. Ries, T. Petrie, L. Al-Marashi, E. Young, P. Goldstein, A. Hetherington and L. Pruitt,” In-vivo Behavior of Acrylic Bone Cement in Total Hip Arthroplasty,” Biomaterials, 27(2) 256-261 (2006).
- K. Simis, A. Bistolfi, A. Bellare and L. Pruitt, “The Combined Effects of Crosslinking and Elevated Crystallinity on the Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene,” Biomaterials 27(9) 1688-1694 (2006).
- A.P.D. Elfick, K. Healy, A.Unsworth, L. Pruitt, "The Importance of Protein Physisorption in BioMEMs/NEMs Applications: A Nanotribological Study" in "Life Cycle Tribology" (Eds Dowson D, Priest M, Dalmaz G, Lubrecht AA), p835-844, Tribology and Interface Engineering Series, No 48, Elsevier, Amsterdam, (2005).
- S. Gupta, F. Carrillo, M. Balooch, L. Pruitt, C.M. Puttlitz, “Simulated Soft Tissue Nanoindentation – A Finite Element Study,” Journal of Materials Research 20(8) 1979-1994 (2005).
- M. Ries and L. Pruitt, “Effect of Crosslinking on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of UHMWPE,” Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, 440:149-156 (2005).
- F. Carrillo, S. Gupta, M. Balooch, S.J. Marshall, G.W. Marshall, L. Pruitt, C.M. Puttlitz, “Nanoindentation of Polydimethylsiloxane Elastomers:Effect of crosslinking, work of adhesion, and fluid environment on elastic modulus” Journal of Materials Research, 20(10) 2820-2830 (2005).
- L. Pruitt, “Deformation, Yielding, Fracture and Fatigue Behavior of Conventional and Highly Cross-linked Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene,” Biomaterials 26 (8) 905-915 (2005).
- L. Bradford, D. Baker, M.D. Ries, and L. Pruitt, “Fatigue Crack Propagation Resistance of Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene,” Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, (429): 68-72 (2004).
- D. M. Ebenstein, A. Kuo, J.J. Rodrigo, A. H.Reddi, M.D. Ries, and L. Pruitt, “A Nanoindentation Technique for Functional Evaluation of Cartilage Repair Tissue,” Journal of Materials Research, 19(1), 273-281 (2004).
- J. Zhou, A. Chakravartula, L. Pruitt, and K. Komvopoulos, “Tribological and Nanomechanical Properties of Unmodified and Crosslinked Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene for Total Joint Replacements,” Journal of Tribology ASME Trans., 126(2), 386-394 (2004).
- L. Bradford-Collons, D.A. Baker, J. Graham, A. Chawan, M.D. Ries, L. Pruitt, “Wear and Surface Cracking in Early Retrieved Highly Crosslinked Durasul Acetabular Liners,” Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 86:1271-1282 (2004).
- D. Ebenstein and L. Pruitt, “Nanoindentation of Hydrated Materials for Application to Vascular Tissues, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research , 69A(2) 222-232 (2004).
- L. Bradford, R. Kurland, M. Sankaran, H. Kim, L. Pruitt, M. Ries, “Early Failure due to Osteolysis in Highly Crosslinked Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene: A Case Report,” Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 86:1051-1056 (2004).
- J. Graham, M. Ries, and L. Pruitt, “Effect of Bone Porosity on Mechanical Integrity of the Bone-Cement Interface,” Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery , 85(A) 10, 1901-1908 (2003).
- C. Li, D. Ebenstein, C. Xu, Chapman, J., Saloner, D., Rapp, J., and L. Pruitt, “Biochemical Characterization of Atherosclerotic Plaques Using FTIR Spectroscopy and Histology,” Journal of Biomedical Materials Applied Biomaterials, 64A(2) 197-206 (2003).
- K. Hughes, M.D. Ries, and L. Pruitt, “Structural Degradation of Acrylic Bone Cement due to In Vivo and Simulated Aging,” Journal of Biomedical Materials Research 65A:126-135(2003).
- D.A. Baker, A. Bellare, L. Pruitt, “The Effects of Degree of Crosslinking on the Fatigue Crack Initiation and Propagation Resistance of Orthopedic Grade Polyethylene,” Journal of Biomedical Materials Research 66A:146-154(2003).
- E.A. Nauman, D.M. Ebenstein, K.F. Hughes, L. Pruitt, B.P. Halloran, D.D. Bickle, and T.M. Keaveny, “Mechanical and Chemical Characteristics of Mineral Produced by bFGF-Treated Bone Marrow Stromal Cells In Vitro”, Tissue Engineering, 8(6) 931-939 (2002).
- S.B. Gunther, J. Graham, T.R. Norris, M.D. Ries, and L. Pruitt,” Retrieved Glenoid Components: A Classifaction System for Surface Damage Analysis,” Journal of Arthroplasty, 17(1) 95-100 (2002).
- C.M. Klapperich, L. Pruitt, and K. Komvopoulos, “Nanomechanical Properties of Energetically Treated Polyethylene Surfaces”, Journal of Materials Research, 17(2) 423-430 (2002).
- D. Baker, A. Bellare, and L. Pruitt, “Ultra-Small X-ray Scattering to Detect Fatigue Damage in Polymers,” Journal of Materials Science Letters 20(12) 1163-1164 (2001).
- C. Klapperich, L. Pruitt, and K. Komvopoulos, “Chemical and biological characteristics of low-temperature plasma treated ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene for biomedical applications,”Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, 12 549-556 (2001).
- S. Niedzwiecki, J. Short, S. Jani, W. Sauer, C. Klapperich, M. Ries, and L. Pruitt, “Comparison of Three Viable Wear Debris Isolation Techniques: Acid Digestion, Enzyme Cleavage and the Campbell Method,” Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, 56 245-249 (2001).
- R. Meyer and L. Pruitt, “The Effect of Cyclic True Strain on the Morphology, Structure, and Relaxation Behavior of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene,” Polymer, 42 5293-5306 (2001).
- C. Klapperich, K. Komvopoulos, and L. Pruitt, “Nanoindentation of Various Polymers for the Determination of Surface Mechanical Properties,” ASME Journal of Tribology 123 (3) 624-631 (2001).
- J. Graham, M. Ries, L. Pruitt, and N. Gundiah “Fracture and Fatigue Properties of Acrylic Bone Cement: The Combined Effects of Sterilization and Mixing Method,” Journal of Arthroplasty, 15(8) 1028-1035 (2000).
- S. M. Kurtz, C. M. Rimnac, L. Pruitt, C. W. Jewett, V. Goldberg, and A. A. Edidin, “The Relationship Between the Clinical Performance and Large Deformation Mechanical Behavior of Retrieved UHMWPE Tibial Inserts,” Biomaterials 21 283-291 (2000).
- C. Klapperich, S. Niedzwiecki, M. Ries, and L. Pruitt, “Fluid Sorption of Orthopedic Grade UHMWPE in a Serum Environment is Affected by Surface Area and Sterilization Method,” Applied Biomaterial 53 73-75 (2000).
- D.A. Baker, R.S. Hastings and L. Pruitt, “Compression and Tension Fatigue Resistance of Medical Grade UHMWPE: The Effect Morphology, Sterilization, Aging and Temperature,” Polymer, 41 795-808 (2000).
- C. Klapperich, J. Graham, L. Pruitt, and M. Ries, “Failure of a Metal - Metal Total Hip Arthroplasty from Progressive Osteolysis,” Journal of Arthroplasty, 14 (7) 877-881 (1999).
- D. Baker, R.S. Hastings and L. Pruitt, “A Study of the Fatigue Resistance of Chemical and Radiation Crosslinked Medical Grade UHMWPE”, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, 46(4), 573-581, (1999).
- S.M. Kurtz, D.J. Crane, L. Pruitt, and A. Edidin, “Evolution of Morphology in UHMWPE Following Accelerated Aging: The Effect of Heating Rates,” Journal of Biomedical Materials Research 46 (1) 112-120 (1999).
- S.M. Kurtz, L. Pruitt, C.W. Jewett, J.R. Foulds, and A. A. Edidin, “Radiation and Chemical Crosslinking Promote Strain Hardening Behavior and Molecular Alignment in UHMWPE During Multi-axial Conditions,” Biomaterials, 20 (16) 1449-1462 (1999).
- A. Edidin, L. Pruitt, C.W. Jewett, R.P. Crawford, D. J. Crane, D. Roberts and S.M. Kurtz, “Plasticity-Induced Damage Layer is Precursor to Wear in Radiation-Crosslinked UHMWPE,” Journal of Arthroplasty, 14 (5) 616-627 (1999).
- Klapperich, K. Komvopoulos, and L. Pruitt, “Tribological Properties and Microstructure Evolution of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene,” Journal of Tribology, 121(2) 394-402 (1999).
- S.M. Kurtz, L. Pruitt, C.W. Jewett, R.P. Crawford, D. J. Crane, and A. A. Edidin, “The Yielding, Plastic Flow and Fracture Behavior of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene used in Total Joint Replacements,” Biomaterials 19/21 1989-2003 (1999).
- J. Catanese, D. Cooke, C. Maas, and L. Pruitt, “Mechanical Properties of Medical Grade Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene: The Effects of Internodal Distance, Density, and Displacement Rate,” Applied Biomaterials 48(2), 187-192 (1999).
- T. Xu and L. Pruitt, “Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings for Orthopedic Applications: An Evaluation of Tribological Performance,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine 10 83-90 (1999).
- L.P. Lee, S. Berger, and L. Pruitt, "High Aspect Ratio Polymer Microstructures and Cantilevers for Bio-MEMS Using Low Energy Ion Beam and Photolithography," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical 71/1-2 144-149 (1998).
- M. Goldman, G. Long, R. Gronsky, and L. Pruitt, “The Effect of Hydrogen Peroxide and Sterilization on Structure of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene,” Polymer Degradation and Stability, 62, 97-104 (1998).
- M. Goldman and L. Pruitt, “A Comparison of the Effects of Gamma Radiation and Low Temperature Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma Sterilization on the Molecular Structure, Fatigue Resistance and Wear Behavior of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene,” Journal of Biomedical Materials Research 40 (3), 378-384 (1998).
- M. Goldman, R. Gronsky, and L. Pruitt, “The Influence of Sterilization Technique and Aging on the Structure and Morphology of Medical Grade Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene,” Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, 9, 207-212 (1998).
- L. Pruitt and L. Bailey, “Factors Affecting the Near-Threshold Fatigue Behavior of Surgical Grade Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene”, Polymer, 39, 1545- 1553 (1998).
- D. Greene, L. Pruitt and C.S. Maas, “Biomechanical Effects of e-PTFE Implant Structure on Soft Tissue Implantation Stability: A Study in the Porcine Model,” The Laryngoscope Journal, July 107, 957- 962 (1997).
- M. Goldman, M. Lee, R. Gronsky and L. Pruitt, ``Oxidation of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry", Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, 37(1) 43-50 (1997).
- L. Pruitt and D. Rondinone, ``The Effect of Specimen Thickness and Load Ratio on the Fatigue Behavior of Polycarbonate", Polymer Science and Engineering, Mid-May 36 (9), 1300-1305, (1996).
- M. Goldman, R. Ranganathan, R. Gronsky, and L.Pruitt, `` The Effects of Gamma Radiation Sterilization and Aging on the Structure and Morphology of Medical Grade Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene," Polymer 37(14) 2909-2913 (1996).
- L. Pruitt and R. Ranganathan, ``Effect of Sterilization on the Structure and Fatigue Resistance of Medical Grade UHMWPE," Materials Science and Engineering, C3, 91-93, (1995).
- L. Pruitt, J. Koo, C. Rimnac, S. Suresh and T. Wright, ``Cyclic Compressive Loading Results in Fatigue Cracks in Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene", Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 13, 143-146, (1995).
- L. Pruitt and S. Suresh, ``Cyclic Stress Fields Ahead of Tension Fatigue Cracks in Amorphous Polymers", Polymer, 3221-3229 (1994).
- L. Pruitt and S. Suresh, ``Cyclic Stress Fields For Fatigue Cracks in Amorphous Solids: Experimental Measurements and Their Implications", Philosophical Magazine A, 67, 1219-1245, (1993).
- L. Pruitt, R. Herman and S. Suresh, ``Fatigue Crack Growth in Polymers Subjected to Fully Compressive Cyclic Loads", Journal of Materials Science, 27, 1608-1616, (1992).
- L.Pruitt and S. Suresh, ``Fatigue Crack Growth in Graphite-Epoxy Composites Subjected to Cyclic Compressive Loads", Journal of Materials Science Letters, 11, 1356-1360, (1992).
- 65. O. J. Gregory, L. Pruitt, E. E. Crisman, C. Roberts and P. J. Stiles, `` Native Oxides Formed on Single Crystal Germanium by Wet Chemical Reactions", Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 135, 923-929, (1988).
Conference Papers
- C. Li, K. King, and L. Pruitt, “Analysis of Force-Displacement Curves of Cartilage and Biomaterials,” 53rd Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Diego, CA, February 2007.
- J. Furmanski, S. Atwood, J. Tang, E. Feest, M. Hoang, and L. Pruitt, “Effect of α-Tocoperol on Fatigue Resistance of Cross-linked UHMWPE,” 53rd Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Diego, CA, February 2007.
- J. Furmanski, S.R. Kane, S. Gupta and L. Pruitt, “Work in Progress: Problem-Based Learning and Assessment of Competence in a an Engineering Biomaterials Course,” 36th ISEE/ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, San Diego, CA October 2006.
- C. Li, K. King, and L. Pruitt, “Changes in Biomechanical Properties in Articular Cartilage due to Cyclic Loading,” Annual Meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society, Chicago, IL, October 2006.
- S. Kane and L. Pruitt, “PEGylation of UHMWPE to reduce mechanical adhesion,” American Chemical Society National Meeting, San Francisco, September 2006.
- A. Chakravartula, B. Ando, C.Li, S. Gupta and L. Pruitt, “Undergraduate Students Teaching Children: K-8 Outreach within the Core Engineering Curriculum,” Conference Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education, 1310.1- 1310.14, Chicago, June 2006.
- J. Gaumer, J. Lannutti, A. Kohm, L. Pruitt, M. Ries, V. Ravula, T. Dey, and G. Li, “ New Technique for Evaluation of Retrieved Total Hip Arthroplasty,” Annual Meeting of the Society of Biomaterials, Pittsburgh, PA, April 2006.
- L. Pruitt, “ The Origins of Wear in Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene used in Total Joint Arthroplasty,” 13th International Meeting on the Deformation, Yield and Fracture of Polymers,” Eindhoven, Netherlands, April 2006.
- A. Kohm, J. Fermanski, and L. Pruitt, “Effect of α -Tocopherol on UHMWPE Fatigue Resistance,” Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, 662, Chicago, March 2006.
- N. Gundiah, M. Ratcliff, and L. Pruitt, “Role of Elastin and Collagen in Arterial Mechanics,” First International Conference on Mechanics of Biomaterials & Tissues, Waikoloa, HI, December 2005.
- L. Pruitt, C.Li, S. Gupta, and D. Coughlin, “Multiscale Mechanical Characterization of Cartilage and other Structural Tissues,” in Mechanical Behavior of Biological and Biomimetic Materials, Annual Meeting of the Materials Research Society, Boston, December, 2005.
- L. Pruitt and A. Chakravartula, “Use of Interactive Exhibits in Undergraduate Curriculum to Provide Public Science Education to K-12,” Forum on Materials Science Education, Annual Meeting of the Materials Research Society, Boston, December, 2005.
- N. Gundiah, M. Ratcliff, and L. Pruitt, “A Novel Constitutive Model for Arterial Elastin,” ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, Vail, CO June 2005.
- A. M. Chakravartula, L. Pruitt, K. Komvopoulos, and A. Bellare, “Nanoscale Viscoelastic Properties of Microstructurally-modified UHMWPE,” Society of Biomaterials Annual Meeting, Memphis, TN. April, 2005.
- C. Li, S. Gupta, F. Carrillo, C. Puttlitz, and L. Pruitt “Nanoindentation and Unconfined Compression Characterization of Poly dimethyl siloxane,” Society of Biomaterials Annual Meeting, Memphis, TN. April, 2005.
- D. Coughlin and L. Pruitt, “Characterization of Arterial Calcifications Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy Imaging,” Society of Biomaterials Annual Meeting, Memphis, TN. April, 2005.
- L. Pruitt, “The Role of Microstructure on the Fatigue and Fracture Properties of Medical Grade Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene,” International Conference on Fracture, Turin, IT, March 2005.
- L. Pruitt, “Morphological Analysis of Retrieved Cross-linked UHMWPE and Improved Microstructures for Enhanced Fatigue and Wear Performance,” Conference on UHMWPE for Arthroplasty: Degradation, Stabilization, and Crosslinking, Torino, IT, 121, March 2005.
- F Carrillo, S Gupta, L Pruitt, M Balloch, CM Puttlitz. "Nanoindentation validation of soft biomaterials." 51st Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, Washington, D.C., February 20-23, 2005.
- N. Gundiah, D. Chang, P. Zhang, M. Ratcliffe, and L. Pruitt, “Structural and Mechanical Characteristics of Healing Myocardial Scar Tissue,” International Mechanical Engineering Congress Expo, Anaheim, Nov, 2004.
- J. Wang and L. Pruitt, “The Contribution of Elastin, Collagen and Smooth Muscle Cells to Residual Strains in Large Elastic Arteries,” International Mechanical Engineering Congress Expo, Anaheim, Nov, 2004.
- A. P. D. Elfick, K. Healy, T. Unsworth, and L. A. Pruitt, “The Importance of Protein Physisorption in BioMEMs/NEMs Applications: A Nanotribological Study,” Leeds-Lyon Tribology Conference, Lyon, September, 2004.
- J. Sherriff, A. Pelton, and L. Pruitt, “Effects of Hydrogen on the Fatigue Behavior of Nitinol,” Materials & Processes for Medical Devices Conference, ASM International, Minnesota, August 2004.
- D.M. Ebenstein, J. Fischer, C. Li, C.Puttlitz C and L. Pruitt, “Nano-DMA for Characterization of Viscoelastic Polymers and Biomaterials,” 7th World Biomaterials Congress, Sydney, May 2004.
- D.G. Coughlin and L. Pruitt, “Nanoindentation of Calcifications from Atherosclerotic Carotid Arteries,” 7th World Biomaterials Congress, Sydney, May 2004.
- L.Pruitt, C.Li, and K. King, “Nanoindentation Assessment of Rabbit Finger Cartilage,” 7th World Biomaterials Congress, Sydney, May 2004.
Books
Mechanics of biomaterialsTeaching mechanical and structural biomaterials concepts for successful medical implant design, this self-contained text provides a complete grounding for students and newcomers to the field.... |
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