Curriculum Vitae

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Sharif University, Tehran Iran

Date:

November 2015

Name and Terminal Degree:

Keikhosrow Firoozbakhsh, Ph.D.

Professional Address:

Professor

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Sharif University

Phone: (021) 6616-5686

Fax: (021) 6600-0021

Email: Keikhosrow@gmail.com

Home Address:

13 khoramshahre Gharbi

Shahrake Daneshgah Sharif

Vardavard, Tehran, Iran

Phone: (021) 4499-0657or (0937) 102-5016

Educational History:

1979-1980 Post Doctorate (bone remodeling) Biomechanics Department, Tulane University, New Orleans, USA.

1969-1972 Ph.D. Biomechanical Engineering (mechanical major) Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA.

1967-1969 M.S. Mechanical Engineering Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA.

1963-1967B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Tehran Polytechnic, Tehran, Iran.

Membership in Professional Societies:

Member- Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS)

Member- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), USA

Member- Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (CAOS) -International Society

Member-SIROT, International Research Society of Orthopaedic Surgery

Member- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Member- Iranian Society of Mechanical Engineers

Scholarly Achievements:

Books Authored or Co-authored:

“Mechanics of Deformable Bodies”, Tehran University Publication Inc., Iran, 1989.

“Engineering and Bioengineering English-Farsi Dictionary”, Shiraz University Press, Iran, 1981.

"Introduction to Bioengineering", Shiraz University Press, Iran, 1979.

"Mechanics of Continuous Media: Theory and Application", Shiraz (Pahlavi) University Press, Iran, 1976.

Publications:

· Amjadi K., Niko M. Firoozbakhsh k. An in silico parameteric model of vertebrate J. enginneering in Medicine 2014.

· Ahmadian MT, Firoozbakhsh K, Mojahedi : DYNAMIC PULL-IN INSTABILITY AND VIBRATION ANALYSIS OF A NONLINEAR MICROCANTILEVER GYROSCOPE UNDER STEP VOLTAGE CONSIDERING SQUEEZE FILM DAMPING International Journal of Applied Mechanics Vol. 5, No. 3 (2013)

· Amadian MT, Firoozbakhsh K, Mojahedi : The oscillatory behavior, static and dynamic analysis of a micro/nano gyroscope considering geometric nonlinearities and intermolecular forces. The Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics and Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2013

· Ahmadian MT, Firoozbakhsh K, Mojahedi: The influence of the intermolecular surface forces on the static deflection and pull-in instability of the micro/nano cantilever gyroscopes, Composites: Part B 56 (2014) 336–343

· Ahmadian MT, Firoozbakhsh K, Rahaeifard : size-dependent dynamic behavior of microcantilevers under suddenly applied DC voltage

· Ahmadian MT, Firoozbakhsh K, Rahaeifard :A strain gradient based yield criterion. International Journal of Engineering Science 77 (2014) 45–54

· Ahmadian MT, Firoozbakhsh K, Rahaeifard . Vibration analysis of electrostatically actuated nonlinear microbridges based on the modified couple stress theory APPLIED MATHEMATICAL MODELLING, 2015

· Ahmadian MT, Firoozbakhsh K, Rahaeifard M, Kahrobaiyan MH. A novel device for detection of soft tissue inflammation –Journal of Computational and Experimental Biomechanics, January 2010.

· Mercer D, Firoozbakhsh K, DeCoster T, Schenck R. Stability of knee spanning external fixation systems for traumatic knee dislocations. Journal of orthopaedic Trauma December 2009.

· TA Cheema, NI Cheema, K. Firoozbakhsh, R Tayyab, Measurement of Rotation of the First Metacarpal During Opposition Using Computed Tomography, Under revision J Hand Surgery, 31(1)76-79, 2009.

· Milner B, Mercer D, Firoozbakhsh K, Miller R, Larsen K. Bicortical screw fixation of distal fibula fractures using a lateral plate: an anatomic and biomechanical study of a new technique. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 46(5)341-7, 2007.

· Cheema T, Firoozbakhsh K, Carvalho A, Mercer D,. Biomechanical comparison of three tendon transfers for supination of the forearm. Journal of Hand Surgery, 31 (40):1640-4, 2006.

· Huberty D, Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, Davids H: Trajectory-guided universal plate for acetabular fracture reconstruction: a rapid prototyping study, Journal of Orthopaedic, 24(7) 473-8, 2006.

· Larson L, Bosch P, Firoozbakhsh k, Passarelli L: Biomechanical analysis of pinning techniques for pediatric supra-condylar humerus fractures, Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 26(5) 573-8, 2006

· Taheri S, Taha M, Firoozbakhsh K, M Moneim . Interrelating creep and stress relaxation of medial collateral ligaments using a fuzzily modeled collagen fiber recruitment. WIT Transactions on Modeling and Simulation, 41, 663-671, 2005.

· Miura T, Firoozbakhsh K, Cheema T, Moneim MS, Edmunds M, Meltzer S: Dynamic Effects of Joint-leveling Procedure on Pressure at the Distal Radioulnar Joint. J Hand Surgery, 30A(4) 711-718; 2005.

· Rouhi G, Firoozbakhsh K, Herzog W, Sudak L, Epstein M: Free Surface Density and Microdamage in the Bone Remodeling Equation: Theoretical Considerations. FORMA, 19(4), 165-182, 2004.

· Firoozbakhsh K, Moneim S, In Sok Yi, Yuji Umeda, Shahinpoor M: Smart Intramedullary rod for correction of pediatric bone deformity. J Clin Orthop Rel Research, 424: 194-201, 2004.

· Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, DeCoster TA, Reyna R, Moneim M: Rapid Prototyping: Future of Trauma Surgery? J Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS), 85A Supplement 4: 49-55, 2003.

· Moneim MS, Firoozbakhsh K, Mikola E, Mercer D, Larsen K: Flexor tendon repair using shape memory alloy suture. J Investigative Medicine, 51 supplement1, 2003.

· Firoozbakhsh k, Moneim S, Mikola E, Halton S: Heat Generation During Ulnar Osteotomy with Microsagittal Saw Blades, The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal, 23:46-50, 2003.

· Moneim S, Firoozbakhsh k, Gross D, Young S, Omer G: Thumb Amputations From Team Roping. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 31(5):728-735, 2003.

· Moneim MS, Firoozbakhsh K, Mustapha AA, Larsen K, Shahinpoor M: Flexor tendon repair using shape memory alloy suture: A biomechanical evaluation. J Clin Orthop Rel Research, 402:251-259, 2002.

· Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, Milner B: Application of computer generated stereolithography and interpositioning template in acetabular fractures: a report of 8 cases. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 16:1-6, 2002.

· Firoozbakhsh K, Yi IS, Moneim MS, Umeda Y: A study of ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint. J Clin Orthop Rel Research, 403:240-247, 2002.

· Moneim MS, Firoozbakhsh K, Mustapha AA, Larsen K, Shahinpoor M: Flexor tendon repair using shape memory alloy suture: A biomechanical evaluation. J Clin Orthop Rel Research, 402:251-259, 2002.

· Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, Milner B: Application of computer generated stereolithography and interpositioning template in acetabular fractures: a report of 8 cases. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 16:1-6, 2002.

· Johnson M, Firoozbakhsh K, Moneim MS, Jamshidi M: Determining flexor-tendon repair techniques via soft computing. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology 20:6, 176-183, 2001.

· Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, Summa CD: Potential of increased risk of neurovascular injury with proximal interlocking screws of retrograde femoral nails with acetabular fracture. J Orthop Trauma, 15:433-437, 2001.

· Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, Gehlert R. Three-dimensional CT modeling versus traditional radiology techniques in treatment of acetabular fractures. The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal; 21:20-24, 2001.

· Veitch AJ, Firoozbakhsh K, Pribyl R, McNally Tom: In Vitro Biomechanical evaluation of the double loop suture for flexor tendon repair. J Clin Orthop Rel Research , 377, 228-234, 2000.

· Yi I, Firoozbakhsh K, Racca J, Umeda Y, Moneim MS: Treatment of scapholunate dissociation with palmaris longus tendon graft: A biomechanical study, University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal, 13: 53-59, 2000.

· Miller R, Firoozbakhsh K, Veitch AJ: A Biomechanical Evaluation of Internal Fixation for Ankle Arthrodesis Comparing Two Methods of Joint Surface Preparation. ORTHOPAEDICS, 23-5, 457-460, 2000.

· Brown GA, Willis M, Firoozbakhsh K. Bamada A, Tessman CL, Montgomery A: Computed Tomography Image-Guided Surgery in Complex Acetabular Fractures. J Clin Orthop Rel Research, 370:219-226, 2000.

· Pribyle CR, Wascher DC, Firoozbakhsh K, Hurley D: Elbow Ligament Strain Under Valgus Load: A Biomechanical Study. ORTHOPAEDICS, 22(6): 607-612, 1999.

· Firoozbakhsh K, Orcutt FV: The effects of anterior discectomy and interpositional implants upon lumbar motion segment stability. Med j IRI 12:1, 71-74, 1998.

· Firoozbakhsh K, Shahinpoor M, Shavandi M: Mathematical modeling of ionic-interactions and deformation in ionic polymer-metal composite artificial muscles. SPIE: Int Soc Opt Eng 3323:577-587, 1998.

· Firoozbakhsh K, Moneim MS, Doherty W, Naraghi F: Internal Fixation of Oblique Metacarpal Fractures: A Biomechanical Evaluation by Impact Loading. Clin Orthop Rel. Res 325: 296-301, 1996.

· Firoozbakhsh K, DeCoster TA, Moneim MS, McGuire MS, Naraghi F: Staple Leg Profile Influence on Pullout Strength: A Biomechanical Study: Clin Ortho Rel Res 331:300-307, 1996.

· Miller R, Firoozbakhsh K, Naraghi F: Determination of in vitro Metatarsal-Cuniform Pressure before and after surgical modification of Great Toe, J Foot and Ankle 16 (2): 84-87, 1995.

o Firoozbakhsh K, Behzadi K, DeCoster TA, Moneim MS, Naraghi F: Mechanics of Retrograde Nail Versus Plate Fixation For Supracondylar Femur Fractures, J. Ortho Trauma 9(2): 152-157 1995.

o Firoozbakhsh K, DeCoster TA, Moneim MS: Effect of Cyclical Loading on The Holding Power of Surgical Screws" Orthopaedics 17(7):607-611, 1994.

o Ferries JS, DeCoster TA, Firoozbakhsh K, Garcia JF, Miller RA: Plain Radiographic Interpretation in Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures Poorly Assesses Posterior Fragment Size, J Orthop Trauma 8(4):328-331, 1994.

o Firoozbakhsh K, Kunkel CF, Scremin AME, Moneim MS: A Technique for Quantitative Measurement of Spasticity" J American Paraplegia Society, September, 1994.

o Firoozbakhsh K, Kunkel CF, Scremin AME, Moneim MS: Isokinetic Dynamometric Technique for Spasticity Assessment" J Phys Med Rehabil 72(6):379-385, 1993.

o Firoozbakhsh K, Moneim MS, Howey T, Castenada E: Comparative Fatigue Strengths and Stabilities of Metacarpal Internal Fixation Technique. J Hand Surg 18A(6): 1059-1068, 1993.

o Pirela-Cruz MA, Firoozbakhsh K, Moneim MS: Ulnar Translation of the Carpus in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Comparison of Five Determination Methods J Hand Surg, 18A(2):299-306, 1993.

o Firoozbakhsh K, Moneim MS, DeCoster TA: Pullout Strength of Power and Hand Driven Staples in Synthetic Bone: Effect of Design Parameters, J Orthop Trauma 6:43-49, 1992.

o Firoozbakhsh K, Aleyassin M, Moneim MS: Evolution of Bone Inhomogeneity Around a Hole in an Orthotropic Plate of Bone", J Biomechanics 25(4): 387-394, 1992.

o Firoozbakhsh K, Aleyassin M: The Effect of Stress Concentration on Bone Remodeling: Theoretical Predictions J Biomech Eng (ASME) 3: 355-360, 1989.

o Firoozbakhsh K, Cowin SC: Devolution of Inhomogeneities in Bone Structure:

o P redictions of Adaptive Elasticity Theory J. Biomed. Eng (ASME) 102: 287- 293, 1981.

Firoozbakhsh K, Akbarzadeh A: A New Medullary Nail, Predictions of Adaptive Elasticity Theory, Int J Math Biosci 81:11-24, 1981.

Cowin SC, Firoozbakhsh K: Bone Remodeling of Diaphysial Surfaces Under Constant Load: Theoretical Predictions, J Biomechanics 7: 471-484, 1981.

Firoozbakhsh K, Cowin SC: An Analytical Model of Pauwels' Functional Adaptation Mechanism in Bone, J Biomech Eng (ASME) 103: 246-252, 1981.

Firoozbakhsh K: An Improved Mathematical Model of Human Spine during Impact, J Ind Math Soc 31: 47-61, 1980.

Firoozbakhsh K, Ahmadi G: First Strain Gradient Theory of Granular Materials, J. "T.P. Mechanika” (J Theoretical and Applied Mechanics) 6: 50-55, 1980.

Ahmadi G, Firoozbakhsh K, Sohrabpour S: First Strain Gradient Theory of Thermo- Elasticity of Porous Solid, J "T.P. Mechanika" (J Theoretical and Applied Mechanics), 6:60-65, 1980.

Firoozbakhsh K, R Balakrishnan: A Model for the Response of a Passenger's Spine to Sudden Displacement of the Seat, Int. J. Math. Biosci 41:175-187, 1978.

Firoozbakhsh K: Mechanics of Deformation of Porous Elastic Media with Micro- Structure, Int J Solids Struc 12: 649-654, 1976.

Firoozbakhsh K: First Strain Gradient theory of Thermo-Elasticity of a Liquid Filled Porous Solid, J Mech Res Com 3: 501-508, 1976.

Firoozbakhsh K, Farshad M: On Minimum Weight Funicular Arches, J Mech Res Com 3: 267-275, 1976.

Ahmadi G, Firoozbakhsh K: First Strain Gradient Theory of Thermo-Elasticity, Int. J Solids Struct, 11: 339-345, 1975.

Firoozbakhsh K, Desilva CN: A model of Brain Shear Under Impulsive Torsional Loads, J Biomech, 8: 65-73, 1975.

Firoozbakhsh K, DeSilva CN: Axi-symmetric Wave Propagation in composite Viscoelastic- Elastic Spheres: A Head Injury Model, Int J Math Biosci, 26: 241-256, 1975.

Other Writings and Scholarly Products:

Firoozbakhsh K, HassanianM, Nonlinear viscoelastic model of ligaments A-11-216-1), presented at 16^th Iranian conference on Biomedical Engineering,8/3/2009

Firoozbakhsh K, Ghanati G, How inclusion of viscoelastic properties to dental implant could improve its response to impact and cyclic loading, Submitted for ASME meeting Canada, 20010.

Johnson M, Firoozbakhsh K, Jamshidi M, and Moneim M: Flexor-tendon-repair

technique determination: Decision via soft computing versus Taguchi methods. Soft computing, Multimedia and Image Processing, TSI Press Series, 11:124-137, 2000.

Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, Bamada A, Image Guided Surgery in Complex Pelvic Fractures. Soft computing, Multimedia and Image Processing, TSI Press Series, 11:144-151, 2000.

Firoozbakhsh K, Brown GA, Minler B, Pelvis Image Guided Surgery Phantom Study. Soft computing, Multimedia and Image Processing, TSI Press Series, 11:308-315, 2000.

Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, Willis M, Frameless Stereotactic Image Guided Orthopaedic Surgery: Application to Complex Acetabular and Iliosacral Fractures. Soft computing, Multimedia and Image Processing, TSI Press Series, 11:164-171, 2000.

Firoozbakhsh K: Remodeling around Pressurized Holes: Prediction of Adaptive Elasticity, ISIFSM: Impact and Friction of Solids, Structure and Intelligent Machines: Theory and Application in Engineering and Science, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 17-21, 1999.

Invited or Refereed Abstracts and/or Presentations at Professional Meetings:

Firoozbakhsh K, Mercer D, Schenck R. Stability of Knee Spanning External Fixation Systems for Traumatic Knee Dislocations. The 21^st Annual Orthopaedic Trauma Association Meeting; October 19-22, 2005, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Firoozbakhsh K, Mercer D, Moneim M. Comparison of Failure, Strength of Distal Profundus Tendon Repair Methods. Annual Western Orthopaedic Association Meeting, Hawaii, July 2005.

Larson L, Bosch P, Firoozbakhsh K, Passarelli L.Biomechanical analysis of pinning techniques for pediatric supra-condylar humerus fractures. Annual Western Orthopaedic Association Meeting, Hawaii, July 2005.

Miura T, Firoozbakhsh K, Cheema T, Moneim MS, Edmunds M, Meltzer S. Dynamic Effects of Joint-Leveling Procedure on Pressure at the Distal Radioulnar Joint. 51st Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society; February 20-23, 2005, at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC

CheemaT A, Firoozbakhsh K, De Carvalho A, Mercer D. Biomechanical comparison of three tendon transfers for supination of the forearm. Annual Orthopaedic Alumni Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico; June 3-4. 2005.

Miura T, Firoozbakhsh K, Cheema T, Moneim MS, Edmunds M, Meltzer S. Dynamic

Effects of Joint-Leveling Procedure on Pressure at the Distal Radioulnar Joint. The 5^th Combined Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Societies of Canada, USA, Japan, and Europe October 10-13, 2004, Banff, Alberta, Canada.

Miller R, Firoozbakhsh K. New findings in heel spur injection anatomy. Orthopaedic Annual Alumni Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico; June 6-7. 2004

Moneim MS, Firoozbakhsh k, Mikola E, et al. Heat generation during ulnar osteotomy with microsagittal saw blades. The 9th Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand (IFSSH); Budapest, Hungary; June 13-17, 2004.

Moneim MS, Firoozbakhsh k, Mikola E, Mercer D, Larsen K: Flexor tendon repair using shape memory alloy suture (2). The 9th Congress of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand (IFSSH); Budapest, Hungary; June 13-17, 2004.

Paterson A, Schwend R, Firoozbakhsh K, Bonz J. Pelvic column instrumentation for spinal deformities that involves pelvis. The Annual Meeting of the American Pediatric Association; New Orleans, Louisiana; 2003.

Wagner J, Baack B, Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, Kelly J. Rapid stereolithographic modeling in acute maxillofacial trauma and aesthetic facial reconstruction in adults and children. Plastic Surgery Education Foundation Symposium; Phoenix, Arizona; February 22, 2003.

Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, Huberty D, Milner B, Larsen K, Hansen-Dispenza H. Rapid prototyping: future of trauma surgery? American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 70^th Annual Meeting Scientific Program, New Orleans, Louisiana; February 5-9, 2003.

Firoozbakhsh K, Schwend R. Pelvic column instrumentation for spinal deformities that involves pelvis. Orthopaedic Alumni Conference, Albuquerque New Mexico, June 6-7. 2003.

Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, Reyna J, Huberty D, Milner B, Larsen K, Hansen-Dispenza H, Gehlert R, DeCoster T. Rapid prototyping: future orthopaedic trauma surgery? 18^th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; October 11-13, 2002.

Mechanical comparison of iliac fixation using Galveston technique, 22^nd Annual UNM Orthopaedic Alumni Conference; June 2003.

Heat Generation During Ulnar Osteotomy with Microsagittal Saw Blades, 21^nd Annual UNM Orthopaedic Alumni Conference, June 2002.

Moneim MS, Firoozbakhsh K, Mustapha AA, Larsen K: Flexor tendon repair using shape memory alloy suture: A biomechanical evaluation. The Canadian Orthopaedic Association, AOA/COA Annual Meeting, Victoria June 2002.

Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, Milner B, Gehlert R. Application of computer generated stereolithography and interpositioning template in the treatment of articular fractures: a report of 26 cases. Societe Internationale de Chirugie Orthopedique et de Traumatologie (SICOT), San Diego, California; August 23-30, 2002

Firoozbakhsh K, Miller R, Minler B, Bicortical screw fixation of distal fibula fractures using a lateral plate: An anatomic and biomechanical study for a new technique. Poster presentation, The Canadian Orthopaedic Association, AOA/COA Annual Meeting, Victoria June 2002.

Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, Milner B, Gehlert R. Application of computer generated stereolithography and interpositioning template in the treatment of articular fractures: a report of 28 cases. The Canadian Orthopaedic Association , AOA/COA Annual Meeting, Victoria June, 2002.

Firoozbakhsh K, Moneim MS, Mustapha AA, Larsen K: Flexor tendon repair using shape memory alloy suture: A biomechanical evaluation. Societe Internationale de Chirugie Orthopedique et de Traumatologie (SICOT), San Diego, California; August 26-30, 2002.

Johnson MA, Firoozbakhsh K, Moneim MS, Lehman T, Theele D. Bioelectrical potential variations during bone fracture healing using a partial rabbit tibial fracture model. 5^th Annual World Automation Conference (WAC) in Orlando, Florida; June 9-13, 2002.

Johnson MA, Jamshidi, Firoozbakhsh K, Moneim MS. Integrated bioelectrical, biomechanical, and biochemical soft computing based model of the bone fracture healing process. Engineering in Medicine and Biomedical Engineering Society Conference, Houston, Texas; October 23-26, 2002.

Firoozbakhsh K, Yi IS, Moneim MS, Umeda Y: Biomechanical study of ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint. Societe Internationale de Recherche Chirugie Orthopedique et de Traumatologie (SIROT), San Diego, California; August 23-26, 2002.

Minler B, Firoozbakhsh K, Miller R, Bicortical screw fixation of distal fibula fractures using a lateral plate: An anatomic and biomechanical study for a new technique. Loyed Taylor Award-Winning Paper; Western Orthopaedic Association, 2001.

Brown GA., Firoozbakhsh K., Milner B, Ensz M, Reckaway D. Application of interpositioning template in surgery of spine and acetabulum: report of eighteen cases. 17^th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association; San Diego, California; October 18-20, 2001.

Brown GA, Schwend R, Stazzone E, Firoozbakhsh K, Milner B, Argawala A, Larsen K. 3-D computer modeling, trajectory planning and template guidance for more accurate osteotomy and fixation and less invasive surgery in the pediatric pelvis. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. March 2001

Firoozbakhsh K, Yi IS, Moneim MS, Umeda Y. Smart Intramedullary Rod for Correction of Bone Deformity: Podium presentation 47^th Annual Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), San Francisco, California, Feb 25-28, 2001.

Firoozbakhsh K, Brown GA, Minler B. Pelvis Image-Guided Surgery Phantom Study: Poster presentation 47^th Annual Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), San Francisco, California, Feb 25-28, 2001.

Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, Argawala A. Advantages of computer-assisted surgery in complex acetabular fracture and intramedullary nailing. 68^th Annual Meeting of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), San Francisco, California, Feb 28 – March 4, 2001.

Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, Minler B, Gerstle FP, Atwood CA, Ensz M. Computer generated drilling template for plate and screw placement in four patients with complex acetabular fractures. 1^st Annual Meeting International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery CAOS-International, Davos Switzerland; Feb 7-10, 2001.

Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, Argawala A, Gerstle FP, Atwood CA, Ensz M. Computer generated drilling template guidance systems for pedicle screw placement in the spine. 1^st Annual Meeting International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery CAOS-International, Davos Switzerland, Feb 7-10, 2001.

Firoozbakhsh K, Brown GA, Milner B. Pelvis image guided surgery phantom study. Fourth Annual North American Program on Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (CAOS); Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; June 15-17, 2000.

Johnson M, Firoozbakhsh K, Jamshidi M, and Moneim M. Flexor-tendon-repair technique determination: decision via soft computing versus Taguchi methods. 4^th Annual World Automation Conference (WAC) in Maui, Hawaii; June 11-16, 2000.

Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, Bamada A. Image guided surgery in complex pelvic fractures. 4^th Annual World Automation Conference (WAC) Maui, Hawaii; June 11-16, 2000.

Firoozbakhsh K, Brown GA, Minler B. Pelvis Image Guided Surgery Phantom Study. 4^th Annual World Automation Conference (WAC) Maui, Hawaii; June 11-16, 2000.

Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, Willis M. Frameless stereotactic image guided orthopaedic surgery: application to complex acetabular and iliosacral fractures. 4^th Annual World Automation Conference (WAC) Maui, Hawaii; June 11-16, 2000.

Milner B, Brown GA, Firoozbakhsh K, Patterson A. Application of CT image guided computer assisted surgical technology in placement of distal interlocking screws. American Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (CAOS) Meeting; Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; June 15-20, 2000.

Veitch AJ, Firoozbakhsh K, Pribyle R, McNally T. Biomechanical evaluation of the double loop suture for flexor tendon repair. American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), Boston, Massachusetts; September 2-4, 1999.

Firoozbakhsh K, Pribyle CR, Wascher DC, Hurley D. Elbow ligament strain under valgus load: a biomechanical study. 8th World CongressSIROT 99, Sydney, Australia, April 14-18, 1999.

Firoozbakhsh K, Miller R, Veitch AJ. A biomechanical evaluation of internal fixation for ankle arthrodesis comparing two methods of joint surface preparation. 21^thWorld CongressSICOT 99, Sydney, Australia, April 18-23, 1999.

Firoozbakhsh K, Savadkouhi, D. Mechanical strength and rigidity of long bones during the healing period: A biomechanical evaluation. 66^th Annual Meeting of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery; Anaheim California; February 4-8, 1999.

Firoozbakhsh K. Remodeling around pressurized holes: prediction of adaptive elasticity. International Symposium on Impact and friction of Solids, Structure and Intelligent Machines: Theory and Application in Engineering and Science, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, June 27-30, 1998.

Firoozbakhsh K, Shahinpoor M, Shavandi M. Mathematical modeling of ionic-interactions and deformation in ionic polymer-metal composite artificial muscles. SPIE’S 5^th Annual International Symposium on Smart Structures and Materials; San Diego, California, March; 1998.

Firoozbakhsh K, Savadkouhi D. Feasible study and primary design of non-intimate

ankle-foot brace. Seventh World Congress; Société Internationale de Recherche Orthopédique et de Traumatologie (SIROT), Amsterdam, Holland; August 1996.

Savadkouhi D, Firoozbakhsh K. Strength of long bone during healing period after internal fixation: a biomechanical evaluation. Seventh World Congress; Société Internationale de Recherche Orthopédique et de Traumatologie (SIROT), Amsterdam, Holland; August 1996.

Firoozbakhsh K, Orcutt F. The effects of anterior discectomy and interpositional implant upon lumbar motion segment stability. Biomechanics Section, 15th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, CANCAM 95, University of Victoria, Canada; May 1995.

Firoozbakhsh K, DeCoster TA, Moneim MS, McGuire MS. Mechanics of staple fixation in bone. Orthopaedic Transactions, 18(3): 738, 1994-1995.

Firoozbakhsh K, DeCoster TA, Behzadi K, Naraghi F, Jabczenski FF, Fahmy H. Biomechanical study of two fixation devices used for supracondylar femur fractures. Orthopaedic Transactions, 18(4):1271, 1995.

Firoozbakhsh K, DeCoster TA, Moneim MS. The mechanics of staple fixation in bone: a novel model for staple leg profile. Bioengineering Conference, Duke University, Beaver Creek, Colorado; June 1995.

Firoozbakhsh K, Moneim MS. Internal fixation of oblique metacarpal fractures: a biomechanical evaluation by impact loading. First Regional Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, New Delhi, India; February 1995.

Firoozbakhsh K, Behzadi K, Jabczenski F, DeCoster TA. Biomechanical study of two fixation devices used for supracondylar femur fracture. Annual Meeting of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS); February 1994.

Pirela-Cruz MA, Firoozbakhsh K, Banwart C, Harris M, Uhl R. The kinematic tracking pattern of the wrist using the reference point method. Annual Meeting of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; March 1994.

Orcutt F, Firoozbakhsh K, Karlsson U, Kirby T. The shielding effect of spinal implants during therapeutic radiation of the spine. Annual Meeting of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 1994.

Faculjak P, Firoozbakhsh K, Wascher D, McGuire M. Balance characteristics of normal and anterior cruciate ligament deficient knees. APTA Annual Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio; June 1993.

Firoozbakhsh K, Kunkel CF, Scremin AME, Moneim MS. A technique for quantitative measurement of spasticity. 38th Annual Conference of the American Paraplegia Society, Las-Vegas, Nevada; September 1992.

Firoozbakhsh K, Moneim MS, Howey T, Castenada E. The comparative fatigue strengths and stabilities of metacarpal internal fixation technique. 22nd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Hand Surgery, Washington D.C.; September 1992.

Pirela-Cruz MA, Firoozbakhsh K, Moneim MS. Ulnar translation of the carpus in rheumatoid arthritis. A comparison of five determination methods. Annual Meeting of the American Association for Hand Surgery, Washington D.C.; September 1992.

Firoozbakhsh K, Moneim MS, Howey T, Castenada E. The comparative fatigue strengths and stabilities of metacarpal internal fixation technique. 47th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Phoenix, Arizona; November 1992.

Pirela-Cruz MA, Firoozbakhsh K, Moneim MS. Ulnar translation of the carpus in rheumatoid arthritis. A comparison of five determination methods. 47th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Phoenix, Arizona; November 1992.

Firoozbakhsh K, Moneim MS, DeCoster TA. Pullout strength of power and hand driven staples in synthetic bone: effect of design parameters. Combined Meeting of Orthopaedic Research societies of USA, Japan and Canada, Banff, Alberta, Canada; October, 1991.

Firoozbakhsh K, DeCoster TA, Moneim MS. Bone screw design. Combined Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Societies of USA, Japan and Canada, Banff, Alberta, Canada; October 1991.

Firoozbakhsh K, Moneim MS, DeCoster TA. Pullout strength of power and hand driven staples in synthetic bone: effect of design parameters. Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Seattle, Washington; October 1991.

Firoozbakhsh K. Theoretical predictions of bone remodeling due to local stress concentration. Third Joint ASCE/ASME Mechanics Conference San Diego, California; July 1989.