Preliminary Program of the Workshop
“Mechanics and Biomechanics: From the Equation to the Application”
Introducing the Honoris Causa Doctorate Ceremony
awarded by l’institut Mines Telecom (IMT) to
Prof. Gerhard A. HOLZAPFEL – TU Graz, Austria
Wednesday 19th June, 2024 – École des Mines de Saint-Étienne, 158 cours Fauriel, Saint-Étienne, France
10:30 – 11:00
Welcome coffee and workshop opening
11:00 – 12:20
Conference from academic researchers on the topic
“Mechanics and Biomechanics: From the Equation to the Application”
- Prof. Vicky Nguyen – Johns Hopkins University, USA, invited Professor at Mines Saint-Étienne
Biomechanics of the Optic Nerve Head for Glaucoma Biomarkers and Treatment. - Prof. Samuel Forest – Mines Paris PSL CNRS, Académie des sciences, France
Generalized continua in the modelling of complex materials. - Prof. Abdul Barakat – École Polytechnique, France
Modeling mechanical thrombectomy for stroke treatment: an aid to clinical decision-making. - Prof. Liesbeth Geris – Université de Liège, Belgium and Director of the VPH Institute
Title to be announced.
12:20 – 13:30
Lunch break
Local poster presentations
13:30 – 14:50
Conference from industrial researchers on the topic
“Mechanics and Biomechanics: From the Equation to the Application”
- Dr. Alex Caulk – Medtronic, North Haven, USA
Simulating Device-Tissue Interaction in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Enhancing Efficiency and Innovation in the Product Development Process. - Dr. Michel Rochette – ANSYS, Lyon, France
Patient specific electro-mechanical simulation of the human heart and clinical applications of cardiac digital twins. - Dr. David Perrin – Predisurge, Saint-Étienne, France
PlanOp, a journey from the lab to clinical routine for preoperative planning of endovascular interventions. - Dr. Laurence Rouet – Philips, Paris, France
Ultrasound-based AAA biomechanics in the clinic: where are we?
14:50 – 15:30
Coffee break
15:30 – 15:45
Formal welcome to the Honoris Causa Doctorate award ceremony and opening address from the rector of Institut Mines-Télécom and the rector of Mines Saint-Étienne
15:45 – 16:00
Opening adress in honor of Prof. Gerhard A. Holzapfel by Prof. Stéphane Avril
16:00 – 16:15
Presentation of the honorary degree by the research Dean
16:15 – 17:15
Lecture from Prof. Gerhard A. Holzapfel
The Steep Rise of Biomechanics: Current Status and Future Directions
17:15 – 18:00
Closing cocktail reception
Registration
Registration is free but compulsory. Please register before 3 June 2024.