Dr. Christine Buckley teaches in both the biomedical engineering and mechanical engineering programs. An expert in biomaterials, orthopedic implants, and tissue engineering, she also is a faculty member for the Joint Replacement Surgeons of Indiana Research Foundation, and has previously worked for LifeCell Corporation and Regeneration Products. Dr. Buckley is actively involved in Rose-Hulman’s outreach activities to promote K-12 STEM education, serving as affiliate director for Project Lead The Way.
Degrees
- PhD, Northwestern University, 1994
- MS, Northwestern University, 1990
- BS, Duke University, 1988
Research Interests
- Study of the mechanical conditions in bone surrounding total joint prostheses
- LifeCell Corporation, biological tissue research
- Regeneration Products, project engineer, 1998-1999
Teaching Interests
- Biomaterials
- Orthopedic implants
- Tissue engineering