Manssour H. Moeinzadeh

Associate Professor & Associate Head

Associate Professor
Bioengineering Department
Department of Kinesiology & Community Health

Manssour H. Moeinzadeh, Ph.D., associate professor and associate head of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering, joined the faculty in 1982 after receiving his Ph.D. degree in engineering mechanics from The Ohio State University. His B.S. and M.S. degrees are in mechanical engineering.

His primary research interests lie in the application of mechanics to human biological systems focusing on the biomechanics of musculoskeletal system and human locomotion. These efforts include: the analysis of mechanical behavior of major human articulating joints, development of mathematical models simulating joint dynamic behavior, sports biomechanics and rehabilitation engineering.

His industrial experience includes production and process engineer with General Motors Corp.; plant engineer, Quaker State Refining Corp.; and project engineer, Bernard Pipe Line Co.

Moeinzadeh is the recipient of the 1984 Society of Automotive Engineers' Ralph R. Teetor National Educational Award for teaching excellence and 2003 Outstanding Engineering Advisor Award. He is two times recipient of The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Award and is a member of the United States National Committee on Biomechanics (USNCB). He is a board member and past Chairman of the Biomedical Engineering Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). Moeinzadeh is a member of the American Academy of Mechanics, American Society of Biomechanics (ASB), International Society of Biomechanics (ISB), American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME), and Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, Tau Beta Pi and Sigma Tau honor societies.

Contact Information
Office: 209a Transportation Building
Mailing Address:
117 Transportation Building MC-238
104 S. Mathews Ave.
Urbana IL 61801
Phone: (217) 333-0068
Fax: (217) 244-5705
e-mail: manssour@illinois.edu

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