Physical surrogate models and instrumentation for head injury research and assessment of protective headgear

This presentation will focus on technological approaches that are applied in biomechanical research on head injury and in assessment of protective headgear. Both physical surrogate models that are designed to mimic the biomechanics of living humans, and instrumentation that quantifies exposure to injurious mechanics, will be covered. Examples taken from current research efforts at the University of Alberta, focused on head injury in sport and military/defence contexts will be highlighted.