Our Team

Amy Lenz, PhD
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
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Education
PhD Engineering Mechanics, Michigan State University
MS Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware
BS Biomedical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison

 

Research Interests
Everything Foot and Ankle

Favorite Travel Destination
Leticia, Colombia

Andrew Peterson, MS 
Senior Biomedical Engineer
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Education
MS Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, 2023
BS Biomedical Engineering, University of Utah, 2021

 

Research Interests
Foot and Ankle Biomechanics, Biplane Fluoroscopy,
Computational Modeling, Coordinate Systems, Joint Kinematics, Robotics

Favorite Travel Destination
Redwood National Park

Anthony Le, PhD Candidate
Graduate Research Assistant
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Education
PhD Biomedical Engineering, University of Utah, In Progress
Graduate Certificate Deep Learning in AI & Robotics, University of Utah, In Progress
MS Bioengineering, Minor Robotics, Oregon State University, 2020
BS Chemistry, Minor Applied Mathematics, Wofford College, 2015

 

Research Interests
Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Robotics, Machine Learning

Favorite Travel Destination
Đà Lạt, Vietnam

Melissa Requist, MD-PhD Candidate
Graduate Research Assistant
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Education
PhD Biomedical Engineering, University of Utah, In Progress
MD Medicine, University of Utah, In Progress
BS Biomedical Engineering, University of Arizona, 2021
BM Flute Performance University of Arizona, 2021

 

Research Interests
Musculoskeletal Development, Computational Modeling, Medical Imaging, Neuromusculoskeletal Interactions, Pediatric Foot and Ankle Imaging and Modeling, Form-Function Relationships, Rare Diseases

Favorite Travel Destination
Copenhagen, Denmark

Katrina Cernucan, PhD Candidate
NIOSH TRT Trainee
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Education
PhD Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, In Progress
MS Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, 2024
Systems Engineering Graduate Certificate, University of Utah, 2023
BS Biomedical Engineering, University of Utah, 2021
AS General Studies, Weber State University, 2017

 

Research Interests
Occupational Biomechanics, Foot and Ankle Multi-Segment Kinematics and Kinetics, Optical Motion Capture, Musculoskeletal Modeling, Workplace Safety and Health, Systems Engineering

Favorite Travel Destination
Lake Towada, Japan

Elana Renae Lapins, PhD Candidate
Graduate Research Assistant
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Education
PhD Biomedical Engineering, University of Utah, In Progress
MS Biomedical Engineering, University of Utah, 2024
BS Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester, 2021

 

Research Interests
Computational Modeling, Foot and Ankle Osteoarthritis, Machine Learning

Favorite Travel Destination
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos

Niharika Pathare, PhD Student
Graduate Research Assistant
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Education
PhD Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, In Progress
MS Mechanical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, 2019
BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Mumbai, 2016

 

Research Interests
Foot and Ankle Biomechanics, Robotic Gait Simulation, Machine Learning

Favorite Travel Destination
Andaman and Nicobar islands, India

Jordy Larrea Rodriguez, BS/MS Student
Graduate Research Assistant
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Education
MS in Electrical Engineering, University of Utah, In Progress
Graduate Certificate in Robotics, University of Utah, In Progress
BS in Computer Engineering, Minor in Physics, University of Utah, In Progress

 

Research Interests
Medical Applications with AI and Robotics

Favorite Travel Destination
Coming Soon

Dominic Benna
Affiliate Staff

Education

 

Research Interests

Favorite Travel Destination

Erika Muhlrad
Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Education
BS Biomedical Engineering, University of Utah, In Progress

 

Research Interests
Pediatric Research and Development, Functional Biomechanics, Foot and Ankle Coordinate System Standardization

Favorite Travel Destination
Prince Edward Island

Meghan Carter
Undergraduate Research Assistant

Education

 

Research Interests

Favorite Travel Destination

Eliana Moreno
Undergraduate Research Assistant

Education
BS Biomedical Engineering, University of Utah, In Progress

 

Research Interests
Foot and Ankle Imaging and Modeling, Musculoskeletal Development, Computational Modeling, Medical Imaging, Neuromusculoskeletal Interactions, Form-Function Relationships, Rare Diseases

Favorite Travel Destination
Boston, MA

Annika Bachman
Undergraduate Research Assistant

Education

 

Research Interests

Favorite Travel Destination

Jordan Langford
Undergraduate Research Assistant

Education
MS Biomedical Engineering, University of Utah, In Progress
Systems Engineering Graduate Certificate, University of Utah, In Progress
BS Biomedical Engineering, University of Utah, In Progress
BS Materials Science and Engineering, University of Utah, In Progress

 

Research Interests
Pilon Fracture Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis Development, Foot and Ankle Osteoarthritis and Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis, Computational Modeling, Machine Learning, Implantable Foot-Based Piezoelectric Power Generation

Favorite Travel Destination
Tokyo, Japan

Brian Keller
Undergraduate Research Assistant

Education

 

Research Interests

Favorite Travel Destination

Cal Osterberger
Undergraduate Research Assistant

Education
BS Biomedical Engineering, University of Utah, In Progress

 

Research Interests
Functional Biomechanics, Predictive Modeling

Favorite Travel Destination
Wānaka, New Zealand

Ty Lunde
Undergraduate Research Assistant

Education

 

Research Interests

Favorite Travel Destination

Tradd Rector
Undergraduate Research Assistant

Education
BS Biomedical Engineering, University of Utah, In Progress

 

Research Interests
Biplane Fluoroscopy, Foot and Ankle Joint Kinematics

Favorite Travel Destination
Abaco, Bahamas

Megan Morris
Undergraduate Research Assistant

Education

 

Research Interests

Favorite Travel Destination

Adam Stoddard
Undergraduate Research Assistant

Education

 

Research Interests

Favorite Travel Destination

Curran Reddy, MD, PhD
Resident Physician - Diagnostic Radiology
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Education
Diagnostic Radiology Residency, University of Utah, In Progress
Transitional Year Residency, Baylor All Saints Medical Center, 2024
PhD Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2023
MD, Texas A&M University, 2023
BA Philosophy, Cornell University, 2013

 

Research Interests
Musculoskeletal Radiology, Biomechanical Modeling

Favorite Travel Destination
Lake Tahoe, CA

Oliver Sroka, MD
Resident Physician - Orthopaedic Surgery

Education
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, University of Utah, In Progress
MD, University of Florida, 2021
BS, Microbiology, University of Florida, 2016

 

Research Interests
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle
Orthopaedic Traumatology

Favorite Travel Destination
St. George Island, FL

Zach Eatough, MS
Medical Student

Education
DO Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, In Progress
MS Clinical Investigation, University of Utah, 2023
BS Physics, University of Utah, 2022
AS University Studies, Utah Valley University, 2016

 

Research Interests
Musculoskeletal Radiology, Ankle Osteoarthritis, Statistical Shape Modeling

Favorite Travel Destination
Kaua'i, HI

Jacob Benna, BS
Medical Student

Education
MD University of Nevada, Reno, 2025
BS, Physiologic Sciences, UCLA, 2020

 

Research Interests
Pilon Fractures, Medical Imaging

Favorite Travel Destination
Florence, Italy

Rich Lisonbee, MS

Kas Knutson, PhD

Katee Perez, MS

Takuma Miyamoto, MD, PhD

Jayson Nelson

Kyle Pauly

Steven Elicegui

Miranda Nicholson

Alayna Arnholt

Tyler Rogers