David C. Lin, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in mechanical engineering with experience in education, biomechanics, and product development
Research Expertise
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Publications
Probing Mechanical Adaptation of Neurite Outgrowth on a Hydrogel Material Using Atomic Force Microscopy
Annals of Biomedical Engineering / Nov 10, 2010
Jiang, F. X., Lin, D. C., Horkay, F., & Langrana, N. A. (2010). Probing Mechanical Adaptation of Neurite Outgrowth on a Hydrogel Material Using Atomic Force Microscopy. Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 39(2), 706–713. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10439-010-0194-0
Development of minimal models of the elastic properties of flexible and stiff polymer networks with permanent and thermoreversible cross-links
Soft Matter / Jan 01, 2010
Lin, D. C., Douglas, J. F., & Horkay, F. (2010). Development of minimal models of the elastic properties of flexible and stiff polymer networks with permanent and thermoreversible cross-links. Soft Matter, 6(15), 3548. https://doi.org/10.1039/b925219n
Mapping the Local Osmotic Modulus of Polymer Gels
Langmuir / Mar 24, 2009
Horkay, F., & Lin, D. C. (2009). Mapping the Local Osmotic Modulus of Polymer Gels. Langmuir, 25(15), 8735–8741. https://doi.org/10.1021/la900103j
Spherical indentation of soft matter beyond the Hertzian regime: numerical and experimental validation of hyperelastic models
Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology / Nov 02, 2008
Lin, D. C., Shreiber, D. I., Dimitriadis, E. K., & Horkay, F. (2008). Spherical indentation of soft matter beyond the Hertzian regime: numerical and experimental validation of hyperelastic models. Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology, 8(5), 345–358. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10237-008-0139-9
Nanomechanics of polymer gels and biological tissues: A critical review of analytical approaches in the Hertzian regime and beyond
Soft Matter / Jan 01, 2008
Lin, D. C., & Horkay, F. (2008). Nanomechanics of polymer gels and biological tissues: A critical review of analytical approaches in the Hertzian regime and beyond. Soft Matter, 4(4), 669. https://doi.org/10.1039/b714637j
Robust Strategies for Automated AFM Force Curve Analysis—II: Adhesion-Influenced Indentation of Soft, Elastic Materials
Journal of Biomechanical Engineering / Apr 06, 2007
Lin, D. C., Dimitriadis, E. K., & Horkay, F. (2007). Robust Strategies for Automated AFM Force Curve Analysis—II: Adhesion-Influenced Indentation of Soft, Elastic Materials. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 129(6), 904–912. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2800826
Elasticity of rubber-like materials measured by AFM nanoindentation
Express Polymer Letters / Jan 01, 2007
Lin, D. C., Dimitriadis, E. K., & Horkay, F. (2007). Elasticity of rubber-like materials measured by AFM nanoindentation. Express Polymer Letters, 1(9), 576–584. https://doi.org/10.3144/expresspolymlett.2007.79
Robust Strategies for Automated AFM Force Curve Analysis—I. Non-adhesive Indentation of Soft, Inhomogeneous Materials
Journal of Biomechanical Engineering / Nov 15, 2006
Lin, D. C., Dimitriadis, E. K., & Horkay, F. (2006). Robust Strategies for Automated AFM Force Curve Analysis—I. Non-adhesive Indentation of Soft, Inhomogeneous Materials. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 129(3), 430–440. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2720924
Use of Rigid Spherical Inclusions in Young’s Moduli Determination: Application to DNA-Crosslinked Gels
Journal of Biomechanical Engineering / Feb 23, 2005
Lin, D. C., Yurke, B., & Langrana, N. A. (2005). Use of Rigid Spherical Inclusions in Young’s Moduli Determination: Application to DNA-Crosslinked Gels. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 127(4), 571–579. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1933981
Inducing Reversible Stiffness Changes in DNA-crosslinked Gels
Journal of Materials Research / Jun 01, 2005
Lin, D. C., Yurke, B., & Langrana, N. A. (2005). Inducing Reversible Stiffness Changes in DNA-crosslinked Gels. Journal of Materials Research, 20(6), 1456–1464. https://doi.org/10.1557/jmr.2005.0186
Force-displacement relationships for spherical inclusions in finite elastic media
Journal of Applied Physics / Jan 21, 2005
Lin, D. C., Langrana, N. A., & Yurke, B. (2005). Force-displacement relationships for spherical inclusions in finite elastic media. Journal of Applied Physics, 97(4). https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1847698
Mechanical Properties of a Reversible, DNA-Crosslinked Polyacrylamide Hydrogel
Journal of Biomechanical Engineering / Feb 01, 2004
Lin, D. C., Yurke, B., & Langrana, N. A. (2004). Mechanical Properties of a Reversible, DNA-Crosslinked Polyacrylamide Hydrogel. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 126(1), 104–110. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1645529
Acute Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures
Spine / Mar 01, 2002
Langrana, N. A., Harten, R. D., Lin, D. C., Reiter, M. F., & Lee, C. K. (2002). Acute Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures: A New View of Loading Mechanisms. Spine, 27(5), 498–508. https://doi.org/10.1097/00007632-200203010-00010
Use of DNA Nanodevices in Modulating the Mechanical Properties of Polyacrylamide Gels
Lecture Notes in Computer Science / Jan 01, 2006
Yurke, B., Lin, D. C., & Langrana, N. A. (2006). Use of DNA Nanodevices in Modulating the Mechanical Properties of Polyacrylamide Gels. In DNA Computing (pp. 417–426). Springer Berlin Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/11753681_33
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering / May, 2005
Rutgers University
B.S., Mechanical Engineering / May, 1996
Experience
Northern Virginia Community College
Professor of Engineering / August, 2009 — Present
•Teach Foundations of Engineering, Engineering Design, Computer Programming for Engineers, Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials •Develop course material, including syllabi, lecture notes, and study guides •Mentor and advise students •Prepare grant proposals as Primary Investigator and co-Primary Investigator •Principal Investigator of NSF S-STEM grant “NOVA Community of Rising Engineers (CORE)”
McGraw Hill Education
Subject Matter Expert in Engineering Mechanics / January, 2018 — August, 2021
•Validated and corrected textbook problems in Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials •Validated and correct web-based problems and exercises •Wrote alternative text for web content
Exercise Innovations, LLC
Founding Partner / May, 2014 — June, 2021
•Co-inventor of a portable, low-cost, lower body rehabilitation device (patent pending) •Co-developer of other biomedical and rehabilitation software and devices •Performed validation and developed prototypes of devices •Developed business plans and wrote small business grant proposals
Novanex Inc.
Director of Technology Research & Development / August, 2011 — July, 2012
•As Principal Investigator, oversaw validation of new techniques for noninvasive blood glucose monitoring and breast cancer detection •Led the writing and submission of grant proposals •Obtained provisional U.S. Patent for new blood glucose monitoring technology
S. S. White Technologies, Inc.
Quality Assurance Manager, Applications and Quality Engineer / May, 1996 — January, 1999
•Managed department of five quality inspectors •Advised Director of Corporate Quality in project planning and development activities leading to ISO 9000 certification •Served as contact for customers on quality issues •Implemented quality programs to reduce part defects •Designed and developed flexible shafts for automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial applications •Developed procedures for the manufacture and testing of flexible shafts, and software to record test data •Supervised and monitored process and quality assurance compliance, including planning and reviewing of documentation required for the Production Part Approval Process, FAA Federal Aviation Regulation 21, and FDA Code of Federal Regulations 21 •Played pivotal role is retaining key contracts and procuring new contracts
National Institutes of Health
Postdoctoral Fellow / October, 2005 — July, 2011
•Developed new approaches to determine functional properties of biological tissues and gels by combining experimental techniques (e.g., AFM and light scattering) and theoretical models •Designed new apparatus for microscale mechanical measurements of soft gel systems •Developed data analysis methods to enable the use of nanoindentation techniques in high-throughput microscale mechanical measurements •Supervised and mentored student and junior researchers •Prepared technical presentations •Collaborated and maintained relationships with subject matter experts, including surgeons and scientists
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