Janet L. Ronsky
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Janet L. Ronsky, PhD, P.Eng. Room: KNB 418 Phone: (403) 220-8620 Fax: (403) 282-8406 e-mail: jlronsky [at] ucalgary [dot] ca Curriculum Vitae To display this information you need Acrobat Reader You can get Acrobat Reader by clicking here [back to HPL members] |
POSITIONS
EDUCATION
RESEARCH INTERESTS
AWARDS AND HONOURS
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
CURRENT GRANT SUPPORT
PUBLICATIONS
Professor, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculties of Engineering and Kinesiology Joint Appointment, Professor and CRC in Biomedical Engineering
| 1978–1983 | B.A.Sc Mechanical Engineering (First Class Honours) University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario |
| 1988–1990 | MSc Mechanical Engineering (Biomechanics) University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta (transferred directly into PhD Program) |
| 1990–1994 | PhD. Mechanical Engineering (Biomechanics) University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta |
| Thesis: In-Vivo Quantification of Patellofemoral Joint Contact Characteristics |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Our research group is focused on understanding relations amongst static and dynamic function and neuromotor control of the musculoskeletal system, as well as the role which alterations to bone and joint structures, mechanics and integrity associated with injury and aging play in joint health status. This year, we have extended our studies of in-vivo joint dynamic function and structure to include neuromotor control aspects as well as subject specific segmental inertial properties and muscle strength (based on MR imaging). These studies have focused on identifying alterations in in-vivo joint mechanics, joint congruence and function associated with PFPS and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) deficiency. Additionally, studies investigating the role of ACL deficiency, reconstruction and bracing on dynamic stability and muscular coordination are in progress. Using helical axis approaches, we have successfully demonstrated differences in dynamic joint stability in ACL deficient subjects. In collaboration with Geomatics Engineering, we have identified image and surface registration model enhancements for MRI data, as well as new non-linear reconstruction algorithms based on bundle adjustment techniques that provide improved accuracy and computational efficiency for RSA. Our collaborative research evaluating relations between locomotion, postural control and eye gaze, as a function of joint health status and performance level have provided new insights into differences in movement control strategies utilized between trained “superperformers” and those with joint injuries. Our scoliosis research study expanded to include monthly clinical data acquisitions, comparative evaluations of optical imaging system accuracies between research centres and further development of the scoliosis brace prototype. We developed new approaches to classification of scoliosis curvatures using artificial intelligence approaches, as well as new methods for predictions of scoliotic curvatures based on external torso measurements.
Recent Awards and Honours.
See Curriculum Vitae (PDF format) for a complete list.
| 2005 | APEGGA Summit Award for Research Excellence |
| 2004 | Canadian Council of Professional Engineers, Award for the Support of Women in the Engineering Profession |
| 2003 | Co-Director, Centre for Biomedical Research & Education, Faculty of Engineering, University of Calgary |
| 2003 | 2003 Research Excellence Award, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary |
| 2001 | Canada Research Chair in Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary |
| 2001 | University of Calgary - Sabbatical Fellowship |
| 2000 | YWCA Women of Distinction Award – Science and Technology |
| Professional Engineer | Association of Profession Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta |
| Member | Canadian Society of Biomechanics |
| Member | American Society of Mechanical Engineers |
| Member | International Society of Biomechanics |
| Member | Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society |
| Member | University of Calgary - Sabbatical Fellowship |
| Member | Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine |
| Member | Engineering Associates Program, University of Calgary/td> |
| Member | Association of Women in Science and Engineering, Calgary Chapter |
| Member | Paediatric Orthopaedic Research Group, University of Calgary |
| Associate Member | Joint Injuries and Arthritis Research Group, University of Calgary |
| 2005-2009 | CFI / NRC / Province of Alberta / MD Robotics - Project Neuro-Arm: MR Compatible Image Guided Robot for Microsurgery ($30,000,357 total award, $16,740,605 Biomedical portion). PI: G. Sutherland, Co-App: Ronsky |
| 2004-2008 | CaNSERC - Numerical Analysis and Modeling of in-vivo joint mechanics and dynamic joint function ($47,370 p.a., 100% allocation to Ronsky). PI: Ronsky. |
| 2003-2008 | Canadian Institutes for Health Research Institute of Aging, CFI Infrastructure Grant (NET) - Sex and Gender Influences on Musculoskeletal Health across the Lifespan. ($1,500,000 total award, $300,000 p.a., 50% allocation to Ronsky 2004. PI: Hart, Co-Investigators: Ronsky and 4 others. |
To view Janet L. Ronsky's publications please see his Curriculum Vitae (PDF format)