Dr. Brian Garner
Associate Professor
Mechanical Engineering

Education
- PhD, Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas (1998)
- MS, Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas (1992)
- BS, Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas (1989)
Teaching
- Statics
- Strength of Materials
- Machine Design
- Engineering Design I & II
- Biomechanics
- Computer Modeling in Biomechanics
- Advanced Dynamics
- Computer-Aided Design
- Microprocessor Systems
Research Interests
- Computer algorithms and simulation tools to model multi-rigid-body systems, kinematic linkage mechanisms, and human musculoskeletal biomechanics, with a particular focus on muscle wrapping paths, and forces and motions in the bones, joints, and muscles of the human shoulder
- Computer algorithms to automate analysis of medical images, such as CT images, to detect risk of otherwise non-presenting injuries based on mis-alignment and mis-orientation of anatomical features, with a particular focus on the occipoto-cervical complex
- Study of electromagnetic (EM) wave propogation on and around the moving human body, particularly as it relates to the design of small, unobtrusive, power-efficient antennas suitable for continuous, remote health monitoring systems
- Mechanical devices that facilitate exercise and therapy, with a particular focus on a mechanical horse device that simulates the experience of riding by accurately recreating the complex, three-dimensional motion pattern produced by a horse and experienced by a rider; Investigating the effects of imparted natural motion patterns in children with Autism by therapy using a mechanical horse-riding simulator.