We are pleased to announce the course on Trauma Biomechanics given by visiting professor from Switzerland, Dr. Kai-Uwe Schmitt, which will be hosted by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH) and Department of Biomechanical Engineering. The course will consist of two parts – first, online lectures over the MS Teams software from March 22 to March 26. The second part of the lectures is scheduled for May (face-to-face or online, depending on the situation). During the lectures, theory will be taught and practical classes will take place, the course will end with student project and exam. All participants who will attend the course and will take an exam, will receive certificates of course completion.
In order to participate in the lectures, it is necessary to register by signing to administrator of the Department of Biomechanical Engineering Kotryna Šileikytė <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>. Specify your e-mail, name, surname, group.
Trauma biomechanics
According to the statistics in Lithuania, the number of registered traffic accidents decreased almost 6.5 times (9.8 in 1980 and 1.5 in 2013), however the number of injured remained almost the same – for a 100 thousand people there was 137.6 injured in 1980 and 134.6 in 2013 (www.lakd.lt). Injuries, related to traffic accidents can be of different outcomes – from mild to severe, when person becomes disabled permanently. Active person can sustain injuries during sport activities or in work placement. Trauma biomechanics is important scientific field, which explores biomechanics of various injuries, i.e. what are trauma mechanisms and causes. This knowledge is important for design of safe transportation means, developing and designing safe training equipment and rehabilitation devices, assistive technologies for disabled. Research in trauma biomechanics requires broad knowledge and understanding in biomechanics, mechanics and application of different technologies (computer simulation and experiments). Students will understand importance of various technologies and approaches, will obtain better understanding of general biomechanics principles and their application.
Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Schmitt is head of the Academic-Practice-Partnership between University Hospital Bern and the Department of Health at Bern University of Applied Sciences. Interprofessional research in health sciences and the translating science into clinical practice are the key elements of this partnership. Kai-Uwe Schmitt is also affiliated with the Department of Health Science and Technology at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) and member of the executive board at AGU Zurich (Working Group on Accident Mechanics). Trauma biomechanics in traffic and sports are the focus of his research and teaching activities. Additional functions include being a council member of the International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury (IRCOBI) and member of the advisory board on traffic safety at the Swiss Federal Road Office.
