30 Forensic Engineering Celebrates Dr. Julia de Lange’s Achievement for Completing her Ph.D. in Injury Biomechanics

December 12, 2023 | Last updated on September 9, 2024
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TORONTO, ON, DECEMBER 12, 2023/insPRESS/ – 30 Forensic Engineering, Canada’s leading and fully-independent multi-disciplinary forensics firm, is pleased to announce that Julia de Lange B.Eng., M.A.Sc., Ph.D., E.I.T., Associate, within our Biomechanics & Personal Injury group has completed her Ph.D. in injury biomechanics.

Dr. Julia de Lange specializes in high-rate injury causation and her Ph.D. research focused on upper extremity injuries for ballistic trauma applications. She also has injury biomechanics experience investigating the injury tolerance thresholds for the human foot/ankle complex under combined ankle rotations for vehicle collisions. She has taught engineering undergraduate courses at McMaster University, has delivered numerous speaking engagements both nationally and internationally and has authored/peer-reviewed  numerous research publications and conference proceedings. At 30 Forensic Engineering, Julia conducts technical investigations involving the determination of the mechanics of injury and performance of restraint systems and protective devices. Julia is an Engineer in Training (EIT) via the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), and is involved with the International Society of Biomechanics, Canadian Society of Biomechanics and the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers.

SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

  • Injury Biomechanics
  • Biomechanical Modelling of Human Movement
  • Occupant Motion during Motor Vehicle Collisions
  • Seatbelt Use and Effectiveness
  • Helmet Effectiveness
  • Pedestrian Collisions
  • Extremity Injuries
  • High-rate Injuries
  • Safety Standards

Dr. Rob Parkinson B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., Vice President & Practice Lead, Biomechanics & Personal Injury states: “We at 30 Forensic Engineering have had the absolute pleasure to work with Julia over the last few years while she did incredible work on her Ph.D. Apart from being impressively intelligent, Julia is an incredibly humble and engaging person who is knowledgeable, energetic and articulate. Her knowledge of injury biomechanics, high-rate (blast) injuries, and protective equipment enhance our industry-leading team’s capabilities and moves us forward as a leader in forensic biomechanics and injury assessments. Well done Julia and congratulations.”

About 30 Forensic Engineering

30 Forensic Engineering is one of Canada’s largest and most respected multidisciplinary forensic firms, with offices in Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver. Our core team of 80+ professional engineers, experts, investigators, engineering technicians and support staff is enhanced through relationships with some of the top scientists, standard-makers and specialized consultants in North America supporting clients across multiple sectors and industries including:

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