Kenneth Fischer

Contact Info

fischer@ku.edu

Learned Hall, room 1132D

Biography —

From a family of four boys and competitive spirit and strong work ethic.

Live on waterfront lake property and enjoy swimming, kayaking, tubing and slalom skiing with my four children

Other interests:

Committed Christian dedicated to serving God and studying his Word. Play acoustic guitar and a little bass for church praise band.

Education —

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, 1994
Ph.D. Thesis: Correspondence Between Bone Density Distributions and Mechanical Loading (1994), Advisor: Dennis Carter

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, 1990
Advisor: Dennis Carter

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Oregon State University, 1985
Advisor: Dwight Bushnell

Research —

Orthopedic Biomechanics, Rehabiliation Design and Research, Paleontolgy

Teaching —

University of Kansas (2018 - present) - Director of Bioengineering

University of Kansas (2015 - present) - Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Orthopedic Surgery, and Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences

University of Kansas (2006 - 2015) - Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Orthopedic Surgery, and Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences

University of Kansas (2000 - 2006) - Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Orthopedic Surgery, and Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences

University of Pittsburgh (1995 - 2000) - Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Bioengineering, Director of Upper Extremity Research in the Musculoskeletal Research Center