Ron Shahar
Bone and teeth structure function research in all vertebrates. Combining experimental techniques and numerical simulations. Particular emphasis on high resolution 3D structural studies and micro-mechanical testing
Prof. Ron Shahar
School Contact Information
Koret School of Veterinary Medicine,
The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agricultural, Food & Environment,
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Address: Herzl 229, P.O. Box 12,
Rehovot 76100, Israel
Phone: +972-(0)8-9489021/31;
Fax: +972-(0)8-9467940
E-Mail: vet.school@mail.huji.ac.il
Laboratory of Bone Biomechanics
Special interest
Bone and teeth structure function research in all vertebrates. Combining experimental techniques and numerical simulations. Particular emphasis on high resolution 3D structural studies and micro-mechanical testing
Professional Experience and Qualifications
Micro-and nano-tomography, synchrotron-based tomography and diffraction studies, micro-mechanical testing, numerical modeling (finite element modeling).
Teaching
Post-graduate course of bone biology, structure and mechanics
International interests
My group collaborates with groups in Germany (Max Planck institute - biomaterials, Charite - school of dentistry) and the US.
Membership in Scientific Organizations
- European Society of Biomechanics,
- American Society of Bone and Mineral Research