Embry-Riddle Biomechanics and Aerospace Laboratory (ERBaL)

Bridging interdisciplinary gaps between engineering and biomedical systems 

Establishing ERAU as a leader in addressing the biomedical challenges associated with space exploration.

Project(s):

• Walck, C,Frantz, Z, Brattain, N, & Bolger, B. “Gender Differences in IntraocularPressure Responses to Simulated Microgravity.” 15th Annual Women inSurgery Career Symposium, Clearwater, Florida, February 7-9, 2025 (accepted)
• Hyvert J.M., Diaz-Portela P., Walck C.D., Mitigating Ophthalmic andCardiovascular Changes in Microgravity Using Lower Body Negative Pressure.Northeastern University RISE; April 2024; Boston, MA.
• Hyvert, Juliane, Diaz-Portela, Paola, Walck, Christine, “The Effects ofSimulated Altered Gravity and Lower Body Negative Pressure on IntraocularPressure and Cardiovascular Hemodynamics,” MIT Undergraduate ResearchTechnology Conference. 2023.

• Project(s):
• Walck, C., Fleming. B., Taylor A.,Mangada, P. A scoping review of current methods and limitations for modellingand evaluating ligamentous structures. World Scientific Annual Review of Biomechanical. 2023 https://doi.org/10.1142/S2810958923300056
• LimY, Chambers T, Walck C, Siddicky S,Mannen E, Huayamave V. Challenges in Kinetic-Kinematic Driven Musculoskeletal Subject-Specific Infant Modeling. Mathematical and Computational Applications.2022; 27(3):36. https://doi.org/10.3390/mca27030036
• Dailey, C., Farnese, T., Huayamave, V., Osbahr, D., Furman, T., “A patient-specific lower extremitybiomechanical analysis of a knee orthotic during a deep squat movement,” Journalof Medical Engineering and Physics, Volume 80, pp. 1-7, 2020 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medengphy.2020.04.007).
• Chambers, T, Walck, C, Mannen, E, And Huayamave, V. Assessing Scaling andKinematic Errors in a Coupled Experimental-Computational Infant Musculoskeletal Model. Model. International Conference on Computational Methods for Coupled Problems in Science and Engineering 2023 DOI: 10.23967/c.coupled.2023.02 
• Walck, C., Lamb, C., Vilches, P., Farnese, T., and Perskin, J., “Movement Optimization throughMusculoskeletal Modeling and Multidimensional Surface Interpolation,” InternationalSymposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering.Computer Methods, Imaging and Visualization in Biomechanics and BiomedicalEngineering II Lecture Notes in Computational Vision and Biomechanics, 2022, p.
• Walck, C., Rivas, T., Flanagan, R., “Developmentof a Silent Speech Interface for Augmented Reality Applications,” InternationalSymposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Extended Article 2022 https://www.springerprofessional.de/development-of-a-silent-speech-interface-for-augmented-reality-a/23319352
• Walck C.,Yeram Lim, and Seth Rosenstein., “A NovelReview of Temporomandibular Joint Replacement Options,” 17th InternationalSymposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering andthe 5th Conference on Imaging and Visualization (CMBBE); September 2021,ABSTRACT BOOK. pg 44
• Walck, C., Lamb, C., Farnese, T., andPerskin, J., “Movement Optimizationthrough Musculoskeletal Modeling and Multidimensional Surface Interpolation,”17th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and BiomedicalEngineering and the 6th Conference on Imaging and Visualization, September2021, ABSTRACT BOOK. pg 175.
• Walck, C., Flanagan, R., Fornito, M., andRivas, T., “Development of a silent speechinterface for augmented reality applications,” 17th International Symposiumon Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering and the 6thConference on Imaging and Visualization, Sept. 2021, ABSTRACT BOOK. pg 240.
• Walck C.,Riley Flanagan, Tania Rivas, and Michael Fornito. Development of a SilentSpeech Interface for Augmented Reality Applications. 17th InternationalSymposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering andthe 5th Conference on Imaging and Visualization; 2021 (Poster)

Project(s):

• Walck, Christine; Parker, Megan;Britton, Alexander; Wingert, Douglas. “Adaptive Solutions: AssistiveKayaking Device For Mobility-Impaired Individuals" Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering (JRATE). Manuscript ID is RATE-24-0039. Under Review
• Walck CD. A Patient-Specific LowerExtremity Biomechanical Analysis of a Knee Orthotic during a Deep Squat
  Movement. J Orthopedics & Orthopedic Surg. 2024;5(1):25-26
• Peel, S.A., Walck, C.D., Taylor, J.B. et al. Knee Joint Function in Healthy andACL-Reconstructed Collegiate Female Lacrosse Players: A Pilot Study. J. of SCI. IN SPORT AND EXERCISE (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-023-00223-2
• Walck, C, Huayamave, V, Garcia, M,Diaz-Portela, P, Hernandez, B, Ray, E, Le, D, Palmer, J, & Randall, W. "Advancements in Assistive Devices for Para-Kayaking Sports." Proceedingsof the ASME 2023 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. Volume5: Biomedical and Biotechnology. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. October29–November 2, 2023. V005T06A021. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2023-112392
• Walck, C., Lim, Y., Rosenstein, S., “ANovel Review of Temporomandibular Joint Replacement Options,” InternationalSymposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Extended Article, 2022
• Walck,C., Smith, A., Link, S., Hofer, M., Brennan, T., “Socially AssistiveRobots: Augmenting Accessibility,” 9^th World Congress of Biomechanics; February 2022.
• Walck, T. D’Onofrio, D. Stirnweis, F.Isaza, and R. Moraga. Misty: Robot-Based Therapy. Global Summit and Expo on Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (GSEAME) 2021, pg 23-24 (Abstract presentation).  
• Huayamave, V., Lim,Y., Walck, C., Mannen, E., Siddicky, S., “Estimating infant hip joint moments usinga novel musculoskeletal model,” 2021 Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS)Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA, February 13-16, 2021.
• Walck, C., Lim, Y., Farnese, T., Huayamave, V.,Osbahr, D., Furman, T., “The effect ofNon-linear Spring-Loaded Knee Orthosis on Lower Extremity Biomechanics,” InternationalSymposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, April 2020, pp. 371-383.
• Huayamave, V., Mannen, E., Stanton, N., Walck, C., Siddicky, S., Price, C., “A novel computational model of babywearingto predict growth and development of the pediatric hip joint,” VIIIInternational Conference on Coupled Problems in Science and Engineering, Sitges, Spain, June 3-5, 2019
• Walck, C., Farnese, T., Lim, Y.,Huayamave, V., Furman, T., & Osbahr, D. (2019). 4th International Conference 2019: CMBBE 2019 Abstract Book, 248–248. doi: 10.26754/uz.978-84-16723-14-0
• Walck, C., Farnese, T., Lim, Y.,Huayamave, V., Furman, T., Osbahr D, “The Effect of Non-Linear Spring-Loaded
  Knee Orthosis on Lower Extremity Biomechanics,” 16th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering and the 4th Conference on Imaging and Visualization; 2019
• Walck, C., Farnese, T., Lim, Y.,Huayamave, V., Osbahr, D., Furman, T., “The Effect of Non-Linear Spring-Loaded
  Knee Orthosis on Lower Extremity Biomechanics.” ISB/ASB 2019 Conference; 2019
• Walck,C., Huayamave V., Garcia, M., Diaz-Portela, P., Hernandez B., Lee, D.,Randall, W., Scott, E. Advancements in Assistive Devices for Para-Kayaking Sports. - poster (SB3C)
• Taylor, A., Wyrwitzke, M., Farnese, T., Lim, D., Huayamave, V., Walck, C., “Three-Dimensional FiniteElement Knee Model to Investigate ACL Injury Prevention”, SummerBiomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference, Virtual Conference, June 14 – June 18, 2021.
• Walck C.,Guzman Q. (2020) Biomechanical Effects of the Draw Shot Golf Swing: Case Study. 44th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Atlanta, GA. (poster)
• Walck, C., Lim, Y., Farnese, T., Huayamave, V., Osbahr, D., Furman, T., “The effect of Non-linear Spring-Loaded Knee Orthosis on LowerExtremity Biomechanics,” International Society of Biomechanics, July 17 –August 4, 2019.
  

Project(s):

• Garcia MR, Walck C, Gonzalez B, et al. OpenMutt: A reconfigurable quadrupedrobot for research and education. International Journal of MechanicalEngineering Education. 2024;0(0). doi:10.1177/03064190241263575
• EnhancingEngineering Education through Advanced Learning Tools: A Sequential Course Approach. NSF23-510: Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Directorate for STEM Education (IUSE: EDU)