Lau Research Lab

The College of New Jersey

Biomechanics Research Areas

Computational Biomechanics

Applied Biomechanics

Dr. Anthony Lau’s laboratory dives deep into biological tissue biomechanics utilizing both computational and biomechanical testing. The Lau Lab encompasses an array of specialized equipment accompanied with state-of-the-art computational technology with the collective goal to develop a deeper understanding and mechanical modeling of biological tissues. Current studies delve into bone material property changes after space flight, specifically due to microgravity and radiation, and how these factors affect strength of bone.

Current Lab Studies

Bone Strength Changes from Simulated Galactic Cosmic Radiation
(NASA Award # 80NSSC21K1506)

Bone Strength Changes from Exposure to Acute and Protracted Proton Radiation
(NASA Award # 80NSSC24K0247)

Insights Into the Impacts of Continuous, Low Dose-Rate Neutron Radiation Exposure on Maternal and Fetal Skeletal Physiology (Co-I with Dr. Heather Allaway)
(NASA Award # 80NSSC23K0784)

A time course of bone microarchitectural and material property changes in male and female mice during simulated unloading and spaceflight (Co-I with Dr. Heather Allaway)
(NASA Award #: TBD)