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Mariana Elizabeth Kersh

Associate Professor

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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The Grainger College of Engineering

Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering

Mariana Elizabeth Kersh is currently serving as a Mechanical Science And Engineering Associate Professor at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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Mariana Elizabeth Kersh

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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biomechanics orthopaedic surgery orthopaedic research kinesiology musculoskeletal disorders applied physiology orthopedic biomechanics biomechanical engineering exercise physiology bone research orthopedic surgery human movement biomedical engineering bone fracture musculoskeletal function bone density rehabilitation physical activity sport medicine mechanobiology physical medicine musculoskeletal imaging human musculoskeletal system animal physiology biomedical imaging bone health musculoskeletal science bone remodeling exercise science cartilage arthroplasty medical image computing tendon injuries bone imaging musculoskeletal tissues musculoskeletal research bone metabolism physical exercise sport physiology arthritis skeletal imaging soft tissue injuries sport injuries sport science proximal femur sport physical therapy surgical stabilization soft tissue reconstruction matrix biology biopolymers reconstructive microsurgery biopolymer gel biomaterials design biocompatible materials computed tomography bone disease femoral neck trabecular bone tendon ends clinical outcomes functional tissue engineering molding (process) foams ct scan cell biomechanics physical function older adults fracture risk bone strength focal strains strain energy continuous polyethylene glycol hydrogel interface stratified scaffold femoral trabecular bone structural anisotropy biological imaging joint movement

Notable Scholarly Works

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A Registration Strategy to Characterize Dti-Observed Changes in Skeletal Muscle Architecture Due to Passive Shortening. PLoS ONE (2025)

Melissa T. HooijmansCarly A. LockardXingyu ZhouCrystal CoolbaughRoberto P. GuzmanMariana E. KershBruce M. Damon

orthopaedic researchkinesiologybiomedical imagingmedical image computingapplied physiologyorthopedic biomechanicsskeletal muscle architecturebiomedical engineeringpassive shorteningneuromuscular medicinemusculoskeletal imagingmusculoskeletal disordersdti fiber-tractsmedical imagingbiomechanicshuman movement

Effect of Acute Performance Fatigue on Tibial Bone Strain During Basketball Maneuvers. Bone (2025)

Chenxi YanRyan J BiceJeff W FrameMariana E KershStuart J Warden

orthopaedic researchsport medicinekinesiologysport injuriesapplied physiologyathletic trainingorthopaedic surgerybasketball maneuverssport physiologytibial bone strainmuscle injurymusculoskeletal disordersacute performance fatiguebiomechanicssport scienceexercise physiology

Fun Friday: Assessing the Effectiveness of Weekly Real-World Applications in Introductory Dynamics Lectures. (2025)

Thomas GoleckiMikayla HoyleMelany OpolzJean-Christophe Raymond-BertrandNikhil Chandra AdmalWayne ChangKellie HalloranCallan LuetkemeyerBrian MercerMatthew WestMariana Kersh

learning sciencesexperiential learningweekly real-world applicationsfun fridayperformance studiesintroductory dynamics lectureseducationperformative teachingmathematics educationlecture recordingtechnology-enhanced active learningphysic education

Making Space for Curiosity, Connection, and Creating Value by Integrating Real-World Examples Into Engineering Education. (2025)

Mikayla HoyleMelany OpolzJean-Christophe Raymond-BertrandNikhil Chandra AdmalWayne ChangThomas GoleckiKellie HalloranCallan LuetkemeyerBrian MercerMatthew WestMariana Kersh

learning sciencesengineering educationexperiential learningdesigneducational strategieseducationeducational designeducational innovationcuriositydesign thinkingstem educationreal-world examplesinnovative education

Mri-Based 3D Estimation of Skeletal Muscle Architecture and Strain During Contraction. bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) (2025)

Roberto A. Pineda GuzmanCarly A. LockardXingyu ZhouEvelyn BombardCrystal CoolbaughMariana E. KershBruce M. DamonMelissa T. Hooijmans

orthopaedic researchhuman bodykinesiologymagnetic resonance imagingbiomedical imagingmedical image computingapplied physiologyskeletal muscleskeletal muscle architecturehuman musculoskeletal systemmechanobiologyfunctional imagingradiologymusculoskeletal imagingmusculoskeletal disordersmedical imagingbiomechanics

Reflecting on Ten Years of Building a Community of Practice for Teaching Innovations in Fundamental Mechanics Courses. (2025)

Wayne ChangMikayla HoyleMelany OpolzJean-Christophe Raymond-BertrandNikhil Chandra AdmalThomas GoleckiKellie HalloranShelby HutchensCallan LuetkemeyerBrian MercerMatthew WestMariana Kersh

teaching methodsengineering educationexperiential learningdesignteacher educationeducational strategieseducationpreservice teacher educationperformative teachingeducational innovationfundamental mechanics coursesprofessional developmentstem educationinnovative educationhigher education teaching

Role of Muscle Forces on Strain Distributions in the Proximal Femur. Journal of Biomechanics (2025)

Michael P RogalskiSaulo MartelliMarcus G PandyMariana E Kersh

orthopedic surgerybone fracturemechanical sciencemusculoskeletal disordersbiomechanicsmusculoskeletal scienceorthopaedic researchhip musclemechanobiologybiomechanical engineeringrehabilitationorthopedic biomechanicsapplied physiologybone researchuneven compressionhuman movementexercise physiologykinesiologymusculoskeletal functionproximal femurorthopaedic surgery

Sprinting Kinetics and Acute Muscle Potentiation Following Handcycling Exercise in Persons With Spinal Cord Injuries. (2025)

Kellie M. HalloranJoseph PetersMichael D. K. FochtIan RiceMariana E. Kersh

propulsion kineticssport medicinekinesiologyspinal cord medicinephysical therapyneurorehabilitationapplied physiologypost activation potentiationhuman movementphysical activityexercise scienceexercise rehabilitationmusculoskeletal disordersphysical fitnessrehabilitationmuscle injuryacute muscle potentiationexercise physiology

Tl;Dr Students Don’t Read Textbooks: Designing Online Reference Pages to Enhance Student Learning. (2025)

Jean-Christophe Raymond-BertrandMikayla HoyleMelany OpolzNikhil Chandra AdmalWayne ChangThomas GoleckiKellie HalloranCallan LuetkemeyerBrian MercerMatthew WestMariana Kersh

learning sciences’ tonline educationdr studentsonline reference pageseducationdistance educationenglisheducational technologyreading researchonline learning

A Registration Strategy to Characterize Dti-Observed Changes in Skeletal Muscle Architecture Due to Passive Shortening. bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) (2024)

Melissa T. HooijmansCarly A. LockardXingyu ZhouCrystal CoolbaughRoberto Pineda GuzmanMariana E. KershBruce M. Damon

orthopaedic researchkinesiologyregistration strategybiomedical imagingmedical image computingapplied physiologyskeletal musclemusculoskeletal imagingorthopaedic surgeryskeletal muscle architecturepassive shorteningneuromuscular medicineanatomymusculoskeletal disordersmedical imagingbiomechanicsphysical medicine

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Mariana Elizabeth Kersh

Associate Professor

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Affiliations

The Grainger College of Engineering

Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering

Mariana Elizabeth Kersh is currently serving as a Mechanical Science And Engineering Associate Professor at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Honors

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Experiences

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Mariana Elizabeth Kersh

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Associate Professor

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Notable Scholarly Works

Notable Federal Grants

Collaborators

A Registration Strategy to Characterize Dti-Observed Changes in Skeletal Muscle Architecture Due to Passive Shortening. PLoS ONE (2025)

Melissa T. HooijmansCarly A. LockardXingyu ZhouCrystal CoolbaughRoberto P. GuzmanMariana E. KershBruce M. Damon

Effect of Acute Performance Fatigue on Tibial Bone Strain During Basketball Maneuvers. Bone (2025)

Chenxi YanRyan J BiceJeff W FrameMariana E KershStuart J Warden

Fun Friday: Assessing the Effectiveness of Weekly Real-World Applications in Introductory Dynamics Lectures. (2025)

Thomas GoleckiMikayla HoyleMelany OpolzJean-Christophe Raymond-BertrandNikhil Chandra AdmalWayne ChangKellie HalloranCallan LuetkemeyerBrian MercerMatthew WestMariana Kersh

Making Space for Curiosity, Connection, and Creating Value by Integrating Real-World Examples Into Engineering Education. (2025)

Mikayla HoyleMelany OpolzJean-Christophe Raymond-BertrandNikhil Chandra AdmalWayne ChangThomas GoleckiKellie HalloranCallan LuetkemeyerBrian MercerMatthew WestMariana Kersh

Mri-Based 3D Estimation of Skeletal Muscle Architecture and Strain During Contraction. bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) (2025)

Roberto A. Pineda GuzmanCarly A. LockardXingyu ZhouEvelyn BombardCrystal CoolbaughMariana E. KershBruce M. DamonMelissa T. Hooijmans

Reflecting on Ten Years of Building a Community of Practice for Teaching Innovations in Fundamental Mechanics Courses. (2025)

Wayne ChangMikayla HoyleMelany OpolzJean-Christophe Raymond-BertrandNikhil Chandra AdmalThomas GoleckiKellie HalloranShelby HutchensCallan LuetkemeyerBrian MercerMatthew WestMariana Kersh

Role of Muscle Forces on Strain Distributions in the Proximal Femur. Journal of Biomechanics (2025)

Michael P RogalskiSaulo MartelliMarcus G PandyMariana E Kersh

Sprinting Kinetics and Acute Muscle Potentiation Following Handcycling Exercise in Persons With Spinal Cord Injuries. (2025)

Kellie M. HalloranJoseph PetersMichael D. K. FochtIan RiceMariana E. Kersh

Tl;Dr Students Don’t Read Textbooks: Designing Online Reference Pages to Enhance Student Learning. (2025)

Jean-Christophe Raymond-BertrandMikayla HoyleMelany OpolzNikhil Chandra AdmalWayne ChangThomas GoleckiKellie HalloranCallan LuetkemeyerBrian MercerMatthew WestMariana Kersh

learning sciences’ tonline educationdr studentsonline reference pageseducationdistance educationenglisheducational technologyreading researchonline learning

A Registration Strategy to Characterize Dti-Observed Changes in Skeletal Muscle Architecture Due to Passive Shortening. bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) (2024)

Melissa T. HooijmansCarly A. LockardXingyu ZhouCrystal CoolbaughRoberto Pineda GuzmanMariana E. KershBruce M. Damon

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