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Publications<\/h1>\n

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Journal Articles<\/b><\/h3>\n

Exploring the Connection Between Brain Strain and Cognitive Changes: A Protocol Study<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong> <\/a>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Menghani RR, Bardall C, Tanaka ML, Kraft RH
ASME Journal of Engineering and Science in Medical Diagnostics and Therapy, Nov 2025, 8(4): 041105 (2025)<\/em><\/p>\n

Polymer-Interface-Tissue Model to Estimate Leachable Release from Medical Devices <\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span>Link --- <\/a>Supplementary_Data<\/a>\u00a0
Tanaka ML, Saylor DM, Elder RM
Mathematical Medicine and Biology: A Journal of the IMA, 00, 1\u201322, (2024) <\/em><\/p>\n

Outlook on Industry-Academia-Government Collaborations Impacting Medical Device Innovation<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Tanaka ML, Lopez O
ASME Journal of Engineering and Science in Medical Diagnostics and Therapy, MAY 2024, Vol. 7 \/ 025001-1 (2024)<\/em><\/p>\n

A Thesis Proposal Development Course for Engineering Graduate Students<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Tanaka ML,\u00a0
Journal of Biomechanical Engineering 142(11), 114704 (2020) <\/em><\/p>\n

Design of a Novel Head Support for People with Hypermobile Type Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome\u00a0<\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Robert S. Pierce RS, Tanaka ML, Ireton C, Church Z, Hudson D
ASME Journal of Engineering and Science in Medical Diagnostics and Therapy\u00a03(4), 044502 (2020)<\/em><\/p>\n

Optimizing Processing Parameters for Multi-track Laser Cladding Utilizing Multi-Response Grey Relational Analysis <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Lian G, Zhang H, Zhang Y, Tanaka ML, Chen C, Jiang J
Coatings<\/em> 9(6), 356 (2019)<\/p>\n

Assessing Delay and Lag in Sagittal Trunk Control Using a Tracking Task<\/strong> <\/b>Link
<\/a>Reeves NP, Luis I, Chan E, Rosa V, Tanaka ML\u00a0<\/span>
Journal of Biomechanics<\/em>\u00a073, 33-39, (2018)<\/p>\n

Structure and Management of an Engineering Senior Design Course\u00a0<\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Tanaka ML, Fischer KJ
<\/span>Journal of Biomechanical Engineering<\/em>, 138(7), 070802, (2016)<\/span><\/p>\n

Novel Body Weight Device for Compression Garment Donning in the Treatment of Lymphedema\u00a0<\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Tanaka ML, Jordi JP, DeRoche D, Sharp Z
<\/span>Journal of Lympheodema<\/em>, 11(1), 35-40 (2016)<\/span><\/p>\n

Use of silicone materials to simulate tissue biomechanics as related to deep tissue injury<\/b>\u00a0Link<\/a>
Sparks JL, Vavalle NA, Kasting KE, Long BL, Tanaka ML, Sanger PA, Schnell K, Conner-Kerr TA
Advances in Skin & Wound Care<\/em>, 28(2), 59-68 (2015)<\/span><\/p>\n

Evaluation of Cyclic Pelvic Movement in Patients with Acetabular Labral Tears<\/b>\u00a0Link<\/a>
<\/span>Tanaka ML,\u00a0Stubbs AJ, Holst DC, Long BL
Journal of Musculoskeletal Research<\/em>, 17 (3), 1450013, (2014)<\/span><\/p>\n

Comparison of Biomechanical Properties of Native Menisci and Bacterial Cellulose Implant<\/b>\u00a0Link<\/a>
Tanaka ML, Vest N, Ferguson CM, Gatenholm P
International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials<\/em>, 63(17), 891-897 (2014)<\/span><\/p>\n

Biomechanical Consequence of Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon Relocation<\/b>\u00a0Link<\/a>
Tanaka ML, Wiesler ER, Chloros GD
Journal of Musculoskeletal Research<\/em>, 16 (1), 1350001, (2013)<\/span><\/p>\n

First Metatarsophalangeal Arthrodesis: A Biomechanical Comparison of Three Fixation Constructs<\/b>Link<\/a>
Foote KM, Teasdall RD, Tanaka ML, Scott AT
Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances<\/em>, 21(4), 223-31 (2012)<\/span><\/p>\n

Using Topological Equivalence to Discover Stable Control Parameters in Biodynamic Systems<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Link<\/a>
Tanaka ML, Ross SD\u00a0<\/span>
Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering<\/em>, 15(8):875-84 (2012)<\/span><\/p>\n

Mathematical Model to Predict Drivers\u2019 Reaction Speeds<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Link<\/a>
Long BL, Gillespie AI, Tanaka ML\u00a0<\/span>
Journal of Applied Biomechanics<\/em>, 28(1), 48-56 (2012)<\/span><\/p>\n

A Continuous Method to Compute Model Parameters for Soft Biological Materials<\/b>\u00a0Link<\/a>
Tanaka ML , Weisenbach CA, Miller MC, Kuxhaus L
Journal of Biomechanical Engineering<\/em>, 133(7), 074502, (2011)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Coupled Mathematical Model of Tumorigenesis and Angiogenesis In Vascular Tumors<\/b>\u00a0Link<\/a>
Cooper MD, Tanaka ML, Puri IK
Cell Proliferation<\/em>, 43, 542-552, (2010)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Detecting dynamical boundaries from kinematic data in biomechanics<\/b>\u00a0Link<\/a>
Ross SD, Tanaka ML, Senatore C
Chaos: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Science<\/em>, 20, 017507, (2010)<\/span><\/p>\n

Mathematical Modeling and Simulation of Seated Stability<\/b>\u00a0Link<\/a>
Tanaka ML, Nussbaum MA, Ross SD
Journal of Biomechanics<\/em>, 43(5), 906-912, (2010)<\/span><\/p>\n

Evaluation of the Threshold of Stability for the Human Spine<\/b>\u00a0Link<\/a>
Tanaka ML, Nussbaum MA, Ross SD
Journal of Biomechanics<\/em>, 42(8), 1017-1022, (2009)<\/p>\n

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Hybrid Mathematical Model of Glioma Progression<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Link<\/a>
Tanaka ML, Debinski W, Puri IK\u00a0<\/span>
Cell Proliferation<\/em>, 42, 637-646, (2009)<\/p>\n

Separatrices and Basins of Stability from Time Series Data: An Application to Biodynamics<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>Link<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Tanaka ML, Ross SD
Nonlinear Dynamics<\/em>, 58(1), 1-21, (2009)<\/p>\n

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Book Chapters & Dissertation<\/h3>\n

Power Systems: Thermal Characterization and Regulation<\/b>
Karayaka HB, Holland LT, Tanaka ML, Ball A,
Encyclopedia of Energy Engineering and Technology<\/span>, 2nd Ed.; Anwar, S., Ed.; Taylor & Francis: New York<\/p>\n

Biodynamic Analysis of Human Torso Stability using Finite Time Lyapunov Exponents <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Tanaka ML
Ph.D. Dissertation, Virginia Tech, (2008)<\/p>\n

Measurement of Non-Linear Effects in Cracked Particulate Composites <\/b>Link<\/a>
Smith CW, Wang L, Tanaka M
Mechanics of Composite Materials - Non-linear Effects<\/span>, M.W. Hyer, Ed., ASME Applied Mechanics Division, V. 159, pp. 263-272, (1993)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Conference Proceedings<\/h3>\n

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Analysis of Synthetic Biodegradable Polymers and Their Blends for Medical Device Applications<\/strong>
<\/strong>Thackery AR, Tanaka ML
National Conference on Undergraduate Research NCUR 2025, April 7-9, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (2025) (accepted)<\/em>
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Model of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Migration in Tissue Engineered Scaffolds for Articular Cartilage Repair <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Davis J, O\u2019Brien F, Tanaka ML
Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting, October 23-26, Baltimore, Maryland (2024)<\/p>\n

A Biomechanically Informed Approach to Atypical Patellar Tendon Reconstruction <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Allen S, Clontz M, Tanaka ML
Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting, October 23-26, Baltimore, Maryland (2024)<\/p>\n

Quantifying Movement Characteristics of Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Tissue Engineering <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Davis C, Murphy M, Tanaka ML
Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting, October 23-26, Baltimore, Maryland (2024)<\/p>\n

Modeling Diffusion Through Fibrous Capsules That Form Around Implanted Medical Devices <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Tanaka ML, Saylor D, Simon D
ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), November 17-21, Portland, Oregon (2024)<\/p>\n

Assessing the Feasibility and Potential Benefits of Converting to Model Based Definition for a Small Manufacturer <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Tanaka M, Pardue C
ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), November 17-21, Portland, Oregon (2024)<\/p>\n

Comparison of Computational Models for Predicting Leaching from Implanted Medical Devices <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Tanaka ML, Saylor DM, Elder RM
Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, June 11-14, Lake Geneva, WI (2024)
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Game Changer: Linking Computational Brain Injury Metrics and Concussion Symptoms in American College Football <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Tanaka M, Bardall C, Menghani R, Kraft R
ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), October 29 - November 2, New Orleans, Louisiana (2023)<\/p>\n

Building Knowledge Spillover Through Regional Industry-Academic Collaborations: A Case Study <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Dent HL, Tanaka ML
Institute for Global Business Research Conference (IGBR), April 19-21, New Orleans, LA (2023)<\/p>\n

A Systematic Method to Model Natural Variability and Uncertainty in Diffusive Transport <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Tanaka ML, Wagaman J, Saylor DM
Mathematical Association of America Southeastern Section Meeting, March 9-11, Conway, South Carolina (2023)<\/p>\n

Tissue Diffusion and Two Component Computational Model to Predict Leaching from Medical Devices <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Tanaka ML, Saylor DM, Elder RM
Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, June 4-8, Vail, Colorado (2023)<\/p>\n

Measurement of Mechanical Properties of Male Cervidae Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Patella Tendon, and Achilles Tendon <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Royer A, Tanaka ML
National Collegiate Research Conference NCRC 2023, January 19-22, Cambridge, Massachusetts (2022)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tensile Testing of Deer Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Patella Tendon, and Achilles tendon of Varying Size and Gender <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Royer A, Tanaka ML, Basel Alsayyed Ahmad
National Conference on Undergraduate Research NCUR 2023, April 4-8, Eau Claire, Wisconsin (2022)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Soil Moisture Sensor <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong><\/strong>Allen SJ, Tanaka ML, Harris A
National Conference on Undergraduate Research NCUR 2023, April 4-8, Eau Claire, Wisconsin (2022)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Investigation into the Creation of a Biodegradable Croc <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong><\/strong>D\u2019Amore RP, Tanaka ML, Malm FO
National Conference on Undergraduate Research NCUR 2023, April 4-8, Eau Claire, Wisconsin (2022)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Using a Filter and Arduino to Increase a Pump\u2019s Functionality <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Hester HJ, Tanaka ML, Harris A,\u00a0
National Conference on Undergraduate Research NCUR 2023, April 4-8, Eau Claire, Wisconsin (2022)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Gravity Irrigation Subsystem for Watering Plants <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Norris S, Tanaka ML
National Conference on Undergraduate Research NCUR 2023, April 4-8, Eau Claire, Wisconsin (2022)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Investigation into the Possibility of Making a Biodegradable Croc <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong><\/strong>D\u2019Amore RP, Tanaka ML
SoCon Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF), October 14-15, Spartanburg, South Carolina (2022)<\/p>\n

Polymer Tissue Partition Coefficient in Implant Leaching and Biotransport <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Tanaka ML, Elder R, Saylor D
ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), October 30 - November 3, Columbus, Ohio (2022)<\/p>\n

Thermal Analysis of a Glassblowing Furnace <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Toney J, Tanaka ML
National Conference on Undergraduate Research NCUR 2021, April 4-8, Virtual Online (2022)<\/p>\n

Neural Network Controlled Stimulation of a Neural Prosthesis <\/strong>Video<\/span><\/a>
<\/strong>Tanaka ML, Valenzuela P, Yanik P, and Hudson D
ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), November 1-4, Virtual Online (2021)<\/p>\n

Industry Academic Partnerships with Technology Companies in Western North Carolina: A Case Study<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0 Abstract<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Video<\/a><\/span>
<\/strong>Tanaka ML, Dent H
2021 Institute for Global Business Research (IGBR) International Conference, October 20-22, Las Vegas (2021)<\/p>\n

Quantifying the Accuracy of a Motion Detecting Neural Prosthesis <\/strong>Video<\/a>
<\/strong>Tanaka ML, Subbukutti P, Hudson D, Hudson K, Valenzuela P, and Yanik P
<\/span>ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), November 16-19, Portland, Oregon (2020)<\/p>\n

A Spectrum of Product Development Processes: A Framework for Matching Methods to Outcomes <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Lahm RJ, Tanaka ML
2020 Institute for Global Business Research (IGBR) International Conference, April 8-10, New Orleans, Louisiana (2020)<\/p>\n

Analysis of a Novel Head Support for People with Hypermobility-type Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Pierce RS, Tanaka ML
Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, June 17-20, Vail, Colorado (2020)<\/p>\n

Computational Model of Methane Production in a Small-Scale Biodigestor <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>McGregor L, Tanaka ML, McNelis E, Muth T
<\/span>National Conference on Undergraduate Research NCUR 2020, March 26-28, Bozeman, Montana<\/p>\n

Theoretical Evaluation of Using Solar Power to Increase Drone Flight Time <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Green IG, Tanaka ML
National Conference on Undergraduate Research NCUR 2020, March 26-28, Bozeman, Montana<\/p>\n

Trash and Recycled Material Identification using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Sultana R, Adams R, Yan Y, Yanik P, Tanaka ML
<\/span>IEEE SoutheastCon 2020<\/em>, April 19-22, Raleigh, North Carolina<\/p>\n

Utilizing the Iterative Design Process to Develop a Heel Strike Detection Device <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Click J, Tanaka ML, Hyatt A
<\/span>National Conference on Undergraduate Research NCUR 2020<\/em>, March 26-28, Bozeman, Montana
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Utilizing Design for Metal Additive Manufacturing and Topology Optimization to Improving Product Designs <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Tanaka ML, Smith JJ
<\/span>ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE)<\/em>, November 8-14, Salt Lake City, Utah (2019)<\/span><\/p>\n

Utilizing Cross-Correlation to Determine Phase Shift in Gait Data for a Neural Prosthesis <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Tanaka ML, Hudson D
Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, June 25-28, Seven Springs, Pennsylvania (2019)<\/p>\n

Effect of Spatial Visualization on Learning Engineering Technology and Engineering Programs <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Ha O, Tanaka ML, Kaul S
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 16-19, Tampa, Florida (2019)<\/p>\n

Design and Construction of Heel Strike Detection Device for Post-Stroke Gait Rehabilitation <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Click J, Tanaka ML, Hyatt A
National Conference on Undergraduate Research NCUR 2019, April 10-13, Kennesaw, Georgia, (2019)<\/p>\n

Neural Prosthesis to Assist People with Muscle Weakness <\/strong>Link
<\/a>Tanaka ML (podium), Farsad R, Yanik P, Hudson D
<\/span>8th World Congress of Biomechanics, July 8-12, Dublin, Ireland (2018)<\/span><\/p>\n

Linear Thermal Power Controller Design and Implementation for Efficient Electric Heating <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Nevarez J, Karayaka HB, Tanaka ML, Tay P
IEEE SoutheastCon 2018, April 19-22, St. Petersburg, Florida (2018)<\/p>\n

An Examination of Stress Concentrations Due to Myocardial Infarction in the Wall of the Human Left Ventricle <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Baker A (poster), Kaul S, Coan H, Tanaka ML
Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, June 21 \u2013 24, Tucson, Arizona, (2017)<\/p>\n

Development of a Head Support Device for People with Hypermobility-type Ehler-Danlos Syndrome <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Pierce RS (podium), Ireton C, Tanaka ML, Hudson D
Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, June 21 \u2013 24, Tucson, Arizona, (2017)<\/p>\n

Time Domain Analysis of Local Dynamic Stability May Be Useful in Predicting a Critical Event Before it Occurs <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Tanaka ML (poster), Dong C
Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, June 21 \u2013 24, Tucson, Arizona, (2017)<\/p>\n

Molecule Binding Parameter Estimation from Surface Plasmon Resonance Measurements <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Yan Y, Chen L, Tay P, Tanaka ML
IEEE Southeast Conference, March 30 \u2013 April 2, Charlotte, North Carolina, (2017)<\/p>\n

A Comparison of Frontal and Sagittal Plane Axisymmetric Finite Element Models of the Left Ventricle <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Baker A (podium), Kaul S, Tanaka ML
National Conference on Undergraduate Research NCUR 2017, April 6-8, Memphis, Tennessee, (2017)<\/p>\n

Variability Based Analysis of Torso Loaded Gait Stability <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Baker A (podium), Hudson D, Gilliam J, Tanaka ML
Inaugural SoCon Undergraduate Research Forum, October 28-29, Spartanburg, South Carolina, (2016)<\/p>\n

Evaluation of Gait Instability Induced by Torso Loading with Various Magnitudes and Directions<\/b>\u00a0Link
<\/a>Baker A (poster), Tanaka ML, Gilliam J, Hudson D
40th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics<\/em>, August 2-5, Raleigh, North Carolina, (2016)<\/p>\n

Utilizing Bandwidth to Quantify Human Torso Motor Control Capability <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/strong>Karimi S, Tanaka ML (poster), Reeves NP, Kaul S
Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, June 29 - July 3, National Harbor, Maryland, (2016)<\/p>\n

Characterization of Glioblastoma Growth Using Five Different Mathematical Models <\/strong>Link<\/a><\/p>\n

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Shabanisamghabady M (podium), Tanaka ML
Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, June 29 - July 3, National Harbor, Maryland, (2016)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The effects of gender and core stability on temporal-spatial gait parameters during short-term adaptation to 20% increase in backpack load carriage <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Hudson D, Gilliam J, Tanaka M, Baker A
Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society 2016 Meeting, May 17-20, Memphis, Tennessee, (2016)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Gait Compensation for Instability Caused by Backpacks <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Baker A, Gilliam J, Tanaka M, Hudson D
National Conference on Undergraduate Research NCUR 2016, April 7-9, Asheville, NC (2016)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Controlled Random Walks and Postural Stability Regions <\/strong>Link<\/a>
McNelis EK (podium), Tanaka AL, Tanaka ML
Mathematical Association of America Southeastern Section Spring 2015 Meeting, March 13-14, Wilmington, NC, (2015)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

High Performance Multi-Terrain Luxury Wheel Chair <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Jason McCurry (poster), Alex Wilfong, and Philip Styles, Tanaka ML
Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, June 17-20, Salt Lake City, Utah, (2015)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Investigating the Effect of Tennis Ball Impact Location <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Iglesias-D\u00edaz A, Tanaka ML (podium), Yanik PM, Ball AK
Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, June 17-20, Salt Lake City, Utah, (2015)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Teaching Undergraduate Design:\u00a0 an Approach Based on Industrial Experience <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/span><\/span>Tanaka ML (poster)
Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, June 17-20, Salt Lake City, Utah, (2015)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Assessment of Google Glass Determined by a Neurotypical Population <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Mushfiq M (podium), Tanaka M, Kelley K
National Conference on Undergraduate Research NCUR 2015, April 16-18, Cheney, WA, (2015)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Potential Benefits of Cooperative Shared Control <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Babecki K, Tanaka ML (poster)
7th World Congress of Biomechanics,\u00a0 July 6-11, John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, Boston, Massachusetts (2014)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Short and Long Term Behavior Observed in Controlled Random Walks <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Tanaka AL (podium), McNelis EK, Tanaka ML
17th US National Congress on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, June 15 \u2013 July 20, East Lansing, MI, (2014)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Design, Development and Evaluation of the Basin of Stability Chair <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Tanaka ML (podium), Fox WD
<\/span><\/span>17th US National Congress on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, June 15 \u2013 July 20, East Lansing, MI, (2014)<\/p>\n

Compression Testing of Deer Femora as an Animal Model for Automobile Accidents <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Coffel J (podium), Tanaka M, Williams J, Steffen R
National Conference on Undergraduate Research NCUR 2014, April 3-5, Lexington KY, (2014)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

An Automated Method for Evaluating the Accuracy of ASL Static Gestures <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Flamenco VY, Adams RD, Yanik PM, Tanaka ML
International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence, March 10-13, Las Vegas, NV (2014)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

An Investigation of Parametric Load Leveling Control Methodologies for Resistive Heaters in Smart Grids <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/span><\/span>Holland L, Karayaka HB, Tanaka ML, Ball A
IEEE Green Technology Conference, April 3-4, Corpus Christi, TX (2014)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

An Empirical Method for Estimating Thermal System Parameters Based on Operating Data in Smart Grids <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Holland L, Karayaka HB, Tanaka ML, Ball A
2014 IEEE PES Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies, February 19-22, Washington, DC (2014)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Maybe the Military Should be Nicer <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/span><\/span>Geyer K (poster), Tanaka ML (faculty sponsor)
National Conference on Undergraduate Research NCUR27, April 11-13, La Cross, Wisconsin, (2013)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Intra-Limb Coordination Changes After Botulinum in Two Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/span><\/span>Sole DG (poster), Long BL, Tanaka ML
APTA Combined Sections Meeting, January 21-24, San Diego, California (2013)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Evaluating Pelvis Dynamics in Patients with Acetabular Labral Tears <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/span><\/span>Tanaka ML (podium), Long BL, Stubbs AJ, Holst DC
ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, June 20-23, Farjardo, Puerto Rico (2012)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Intra-Limb Coordination Changes After Botulinum Toxin Injection in a Child with Spastic Diplegia: A Case Report <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Long BL (poster), Gyr BM, Tanaka ML
Human Movement Science Research Symposium, February 17, Chapel Hill, NC (2012)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A Continuous Method to Quantify Stress-Strain Behavior of Biologic Materials <\/strong>Link<\/a>
K<\/span><\/span>uxhaus L (poster), Weisenbach CA, Miller MC, Tanaka ML
American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, August 10-13, Long Beach, California (2011)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Bodyweight Apparatus Used to Apply Compression Garments for Lymphedema Patients <\/strong>Link<\/a>
DeRoche D (podium), Sharp Z
ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, June 22-25, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Famington, Pennsylvania (2011) - Undergraduate Design Competition Finalist<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A Continuous Method to Quantify Stress-Strain Behavior of Biologic Materials <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Kuxhaus L (poster), Weisenbach CA, Miller MC, Tanaka ML
ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference, June 22-25, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Famington, Pennsylvania (2011)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

SBIR Phase II: Customizable meniscus implant prepared by dielectrophoretic biofabrication <\/strong>Link<\/a>
O\u2019Rourke LG (poster), Gatenholm P, Davalos R, Ferguson C, Tanaka M, Berry J, Barrett J
NSF 2011 SBIR\/STTR Phase II Grantee Conference, May 9-12, Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland (2011)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Computational Model to predict the effects of cognitive and neuromuscular impairments on driving <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Long BL (poster), Gillespie AI, Tanaka ML
American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, August 18-21, Providence, RI (2010)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Performance Strategies in College-Age Dancers on the Modified Start Excursion Balance Test: Preliminary Findings <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Batson G (podium), Wilson MA, Tanaka ML, Zhu QA, Deckert J, Long BE, Bundle M
The 20th Annual Meeting of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, October 28 \u2013 31, Birmingham, UK (2010)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Employing Topological Equivalence in Biomechanics <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Tanaka ML (podium), Ross SD
ASME 2010 Summer Bioengineering Conference, June 16-19, Grande Beach Resort, Naples Florida (2010)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Biomechanical comparison of locking plate, non-locking plate, and crossed screws in first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Foote KM (electronic poster), Tanaka ML, Scott AT
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Annual Meeting, July 7-10, National Harbor, MD (2010)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Detecting Dynamical Boundaries from Kinematic Data in Biomechanics <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Ross SD (podium), Tanaka ML, Senatore C
16th US National Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, June 27 \u2013 July 2, State College, PA, (2010)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Use of Dynamics in Medical Research: Effect of Deep Brain Stimulation on Gait in Parkinson\u2019s Disease Patients <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Tanaka ML (podium), Siddiqui MS, Long BL
16th US National Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, June 27 \u2013 July 2, State College, PA, (2010)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Effect of Acetabular Labral Tears on Proprioceptive Parameters of the Human Hip Joint <\/strong>Link<\/a>
<\/span><\/span>Stubbs AJ (podium), Holst D, Long BL, Smith BS, Tanaka ML
<\/span><\/span>The American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine 2010 Annual Meeting, July 15-18, Providence, RI, (2010)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Physical Evaluation of Hip Pain in Non\/Pre-Arthritic Patient and Athlete: a Video Exam with Computer Generated Model <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Stubbs AJ (multimedia & Award Winner), Anz A, Long B, Frino J, Cheetham S, Tanaka ML
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Meeting, March 9-13, New Orleans, LA, (2010)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon Relocation: Evaluation of the Biomechanical Effects <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Tanaka ML(poster), Nicewonder SH, Chloros GD, Wiesler ER
Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, March 6-9, New Orleans, LA, (2010)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Effect of Acetabular Labral Tears on Proprioception Parameters of the Human Hip Joint <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Holst DC (poster), Stubbs AJ, Tanaka ML
<\/span><\/span>2009 Medical Student Research Day Poster Presentations, October 14, Winston-Salem, NC, (2009) --- Winner of the T1 Award from the Translational Science Institute\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Biomechanical Comparison of Fixation Methods for First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Fusion <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Foote KM (poster), Scott AT, Tanaka ML
2009 Medical Student Research Day Poster Presentations, October 14, Winston-Salem, NC, (2009)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Estimating the Basin of Stability for the Human Spine using Forward Dynamic Simulation <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Tanaka ML (podium), Ross SD
Proceedings of the Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Fall Meeting, October 7-10, Pittsburgh, PA, (2009)\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Biomechanical Evaluation of the Change in Thumb Extension Following Relocation of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Nicewonder SH (podium), Chloros GD, Wiesler ER, Tanaka ML
Proceedings of the American Society of Biomechanics 2009 Annual Meeting, August 26-29, State College, PA, (2009)\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Mathematical Modeling of Vascular Tumors <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Cooper MD (poster), Tanaka ML, Puri IK
Summit on System Biology, June 16-19, Richmond, VA, (2009)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Brain Tumor Simulation using a Hybrid Compartment-Continuum-Discrete Model <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Tanaka ML (podium), Debinski W, Puri IK
Proceedings of the 2009 Joint ASCE-ASME-SES Conference on Mechanics and Materials, June 24-27, Blacksburg, VA, (2009)\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Simulating the effects of angiogenesis on tumorigenesis through computational modeling <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Cooper MD, Tanaka ML (poster), Puri IK
Proceedings of the ASME 2009 Summer Bioengineering Conference, June 17-21, Lake Tahoe, CA, (2009)\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Determining the Threshold of Stability During Unstable Sitting <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Tanaka ML (podium), Nussbaum MA, Ross SD
Proceedings of the ASME 2009 Summer Bioengineering Conference, June 17-21, Lake Tahoe, CA, (2009)\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Biomechanical Evaluation of the Change in Thumb Extension Following Relocation of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Nicewonder SH (poster), Chloros GD, Wiesler ER, Tanaka ML
Virginia Tech - Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences 8th Annual Graduate Student Symposium, May 14, Blacksburg, VA,\u00a0 (2009)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A State Space Perspective of Dynamic Torso Stability <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Tanaka ML (podium), Ross SD
<\/span><\/span>Proceedings of the Society of Engineering Science 2008 Technical Meeting, October 12-15, Champaign, IL, pp. 292, (2008)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Kevin Granata: His Work and His Legacy <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Tanaka ML (podium), Wilson SE
Proceedings of the ASME 2008 Summer Bioengineering Conference, June 25-29, Marco Island, FL, (2008)\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Locating Separatrices and Basins of Stability in Biodynamic Systems <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Tanaka ML (podium), Ross SD
Proceedings of the ASME 2008 Summer Bioengineering Conference, June 25-29, Marco Island, FL, (2008)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Academic Orthopaedics. Nurturing a Career in Orthopaedics from Graduation to Retirement<\/strong>
Jinnah RH (podium), Tanaka ML
Royal Society of Medicine, June 10, Great Windsor Park, London, England, (2008)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Hybrid Mathematical Model of Glioma Progression <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Tanaka ML (podium), Puri IK, Debinski W
Virginia Tech - Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences 7th Annual Graduate Student Symposium, May 8, Winston-Salem, NC,\u00a0 (2008)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Spinal Stability Research with Dr. Kevin P. Granata <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Tanaka ML (podium)
Proceedings of the Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Fall Meeting, September 26-29, Los Angeles, CA, (2007)\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Methods & Nonlinear Analysis for Measuring Torso Stability\u00a0<\/strong>Link<\/a>
Tanaka ML (podium), Granata KP
Proceedings of the ASCE 18th Engineering Mechanics Division Conference, June 3-6, Blacksburg, VA, (2007)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Nonlinear Analysis of Low Back Stability\u00a0<\/strong>Link<\/a>
Tanaka ML (podium)
Virginia Tech - Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences 6th Annual Graduate Student Symposium, May 12, Blacksburg, VA, (2007)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Principles of Stability in Musculoskeletal Movement<\/strong>
Granata K (poster), Lee H, Norris J, Slota G, Tanaka M
Smart Prosthetics: Exploring Assistive Devices for the Body and Mind, Sponsored by: National Academies: Keck Futures Initiative, November 9-11, Irvine, CA, (2006)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Flexion-Relaxation Induced Creep Deformation Alters Paraspinal Reflex Response and Recovery\u00a0<\/strong>Link<\/a>
Tanaka M (poster), Rogers E, Granata K
Proceedings of the American Society of Biomechanics 2006 Annual Meeting, September 6-9, Blacksburg, VA, (2006)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Achieving Compliance with the ATEX Directive Utilizing a Newly Developed Purge Gas Sensor<\/strong>
Tanaka ML (podium)
Proceedings of the 47th Annual ISA Analysis Division Symposium, April 14-18, Denver, CO, Vol. 35, pp. 217-225, (2002)\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Influence of Storage Environment Upon Crack Opening and Growth in a Particulate Composite <\/strong>Link<\/a>
Smith CW, Wang L, Tanaka ML (podium)
Proceedings of 50th Anniversary Conference of Society for Experimental Mechanics, June 7-9, Dearborn, MI, pp. 1014-1021, (1993)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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