Purdue Center for Musculoskeletal Engineering
Engineering the Future of Musculos

The Purdue Center for Musculoskeletal Engineering (PCME) is a multidisciplinary research center dedicated to advancing the understanding, prevention, and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders through innovative engineering, science, and clinical collaboration. PCME brings together faculty across engineering, medicine, science, and data-driven disciplines to address fundamental and unmet challenges spanning bone, cartilage, muscle, tendon, ligament, and joint health — across the lifespan and across scales, from molecules to whole-body mechanics.

Our Mission

PCME’s mission is to accelerate discovery and translation in musculoskeletal health by:

  • Advancing fundamental and applied research in musculoskeletal biology, biomechanics, imaging, and computational modeling
  • Integrating engineering innovation with clinical insight to address unmet needs in musculoskeletal care
  • Fostering collaboration across disciplines, institutions, and career stages
  • Training the next generation of leaders in musculoskeletal engineering and translational research

PCME serves as a collaborative hub—connecting faculty, trainees, and partners; catalyzing interdisciplinary teams; and supporting research development and training to advance the future of musculoskeletal health.

A Strong Partnership with the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health

PCME works in close partnership with the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health (ICMH) at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Together, PCME and ICMH form a tightly connected research ecosystem that bridges engineering-driven discovery and clinically grounded translation.

This partnership enables:

  • Bidirectional collaboration between engineers, basic scientists, and clinicians
  • Shared research priorities aligned with patient needs
  • Coordinated training, pilot funding, and team-science initiatives
  • A unified statewide approach to musculoskeletal research and innovation

Through PCME–ICMH collaborations, ideas move more seamlessly from the lab bench to the bedside—and back again.

A Collaborative, Interdisciplinary Community

PCME members span multiple colleges, departments, and campuses, reflecting the inherently interdisciplinary nature of musculoskeletal research. Our community includes expertise in:

  • Biomedical and mechanical engineering
  • Computer science, data science, and AI/ML
  • Imaging, biomaterials, and tissue engineering
  • Bone and cartilage biology
  • Clinical orthopaedics, rehabilitation, and sports medicine

PCME serves as a hub for connecting people, resources, and ideas—lowering barriers to collaboration and enabling teams to tackle complex problems that no single discipline can solve alone.

What We Do

PCME supports its members and partners through:

  • Research development and team formation
  • Pilot funding and strategic initiatives
  • Seminars, workshops, and working meetings
  • Training and mentorship for students and early-career investigators
  • Regional and national partnerships in musculoskeletal research

PCME serves as a hub for connecting people, resources, and ideas—lowering barriers to collaboration and enabling teams to tackle complex problems that no single discipline can solve alone.

Join Us

Whether you are a faculty member, trainee, clinician, industry partner, or potential collaborator, PCME welcomes engagement from anyone committed to advancing musculoskeletal health through research and innovation. Connect today (pcme@purdue.edu).

News

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Purdue Center for Musculoskeletal Engineering hosts inaugural summit in Indianapolis

March 19, 2026
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Purdue to launch musculoskeletal center in Indianapolis

February 11, 2026

Members

Joseph Wallace

Joseph Wallace

Director

Engineering
Satyajit Ambike

Satyajit Ambike

Associate Professor

Health and Human Sciences
Annabel Biruete

Annabel Biruete

Assistant Professor

Health and Human Sciences
Chad Carroll

Chad Carroll

Associate Professor, Graduate Director

Health and Human Sciences
Deva Chan

Deva Chan

Associate Professor

Engineering
Lishan Chou

Lishan Chou

Professor and Head

Health and Human Sciences
Marxa Figueiredo

Marxa Figueiredo

Associate Professor

Veterinary Medicine
Timothy Gavin

Timothy Gavin

Professor

Health and Human Sciences
Jeffrey Haddad

Jeffrey Haddad

Associate Professor

Health and Human Sciences
Sherry Harbin

Sherry Harbin

Professor

Engineering
Tayler Hebner

Tayler Hebner

Assistant Professor

Engineering
Jesus Hermida

Jesus Hermida

Assistant Professor

Veterinary Medicine
Daniel Hirai

Daniel Hirai

Assistant Professor

Health and Human Sciences
Natasha Jaiswal

Natasha Jaiswal

Assistant Professor

Health and Human Sciences
Darrin Karcher

Darrin Karcher

Associate Professor

Agriculture
Yu Seon Kim

Yu Seon Kim

Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering
Brandon Kistler

Brandon Kistler

Assistant Professor

Health and Human Sciences
Scott Lawrance

Scott Lawrance

Clinical Professor and Director of Athletic Training Education

Health and Human Sciences
Timothy Lescun

Timothy Lescun

Professor

Veterinary Medicine
Chien-Chi Lin

Chien-Chi Lin

Professor

Engineering
Dianne Little

Dianne Little

Associate Professor

Veterinary Medicine
Julie Liu

Julie Liu

Professor

Engineering
Sarah Malek

Sarah Malek

Associate Professor

Veterinary Medicine
James Markworth

James Markworth

Assistant Professor

Agriculture
Kevin Otto

Kevin Otto

Professor

Engineering
Taimoor Qazi

Taimoor Qazi

Assistant Professor

Engineering
Karthik Ramani

Karthik Ramani

Professor

Engineering
Shirley Rietdyk

Shirley Rietdyk

Professor

Health and Human Sciences
Bruno Roseguini

Bruno Roseguini

Associate Professor

Health and Human Sciences
Thomas Siegmund

Thomas Siegmund

Professor

Engineering
Rachel Surowiec

Rachel Surowiec

Assistant Professor

Engineering
Diane Wagner

Diane Wagner

Associate Professor

Engineering
Kenichi Yoshida

Kenichi Yoshida

Associate Professor

Engineering