John DesJardins, Ph.D.
Hambright Leadership Professor
Department of Bioengineering
Clemson University
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Education:
BS, Carnegie-Mellon University, 1992
Mechanical Engineering (Biomedical Option)
MS, University of Pittsburgh, 1994
Mechanical Engineering (Biomechanics Focus)
​Ph.D., Clemson University, 2006
Bioengineering (Biomaterials Tribology Emphasis)
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Background:
Dr. John DesJardins is the Robert B. and Susan B. Hambright Leadership Professor of Bioengineering at Clemson University. He received his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Clemson University in December 2006, and has worked for over 25 years as a biomechanical research engineer. He has co-authored over 300 peer-reviewed conference or journal publications in the areas of biomechanics, biomaterials tribology, implant design, sports biomechanics, rehabilitation, engineering education and mechanical
testing. He is the director of the Laboratory of Orthopaedic Design and Engineering at Clemson University, and was the Frank H. Stelling and C. Dayton Riddle Orthopaedic Education and Research Laboratory at CUBEInC. He currently leads or is a co-PI on many multi-disciplinary research teams on projects funded through NASA, DoT, NSF, NIH,
The Gates Foundation, biomedical industry and other regional non-profit foundations. As a professor in Bioengineering, he is the director of the senior capstone design courses, where he mentors 20+ small teams annually to develop innovative biomedical devices in partnership with local industry or clinical partners. He founded the Design Fundamentals in Needs Finding (DeFINE) program, which gave bioengineering students an opportunity observe and identify critical needs in healthcare through immersive clinical shadowing experiences. Finally, he founded and directs a summer study abroad program that teaches international bioethics to undergradutes, located in Pamplona, Spain.
Office: 204 Rhodes Annex
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634
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Email: jdesjar@clemson.edu
Phone: 864-656-4718