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Marianne Wilhelm, Ph. D.Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Engineering Lawrence Technological University |
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About
Dr. Wilhelm received her BS in Chemical Engineering and her MS and PhD in Biomedical Engineering, from Wayne State University. She has previous industry experience in the automotive industry in research and development, project management, and manufacturing. She also worked as a Research Associate at Wayne State University’s Bioengineering Center following graduation. She has been involved in several ballistics and sports impact biomechanics projects, including blunt ballistic trauma related to female body armor, the assessment of leg surrogates for anti-vehicular land mines, skin penetration due to less-lethal munitions, and mild traumatic brain injury in female amateur boxing. Dr. Wilhelm also serves as an alumnae volunteer for Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority and is currently the advisor of the LTU Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) student chapter.
Courses
Students: Please see Blackboard for detailed course information
Fall 2006
BME2203 Anatomy & Physiology
The fundamental structure and function of the human body for students preparing for professions in the biomedical sciences. The basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, nervous, endocrine, renal and reproductive systems will be discussed. Essential concepts that integrate anatomic structure with physiological processes will be examined.
EGE1012 Intro to Engineering
Survey of the scope engineering and the engineer's role in society. Basic engineering tools such as math modeling, calculator usage and graphic design principles. Design project involving teamwork required.
Spring 2007
BME1002 Intro to BME
Overview of biomedical engineering, principles of living systems, engineering applications of bio-molecular and cellular fundamentals, and medical engineering.
BME1011 BME Seminar
The Biomedical Seminar will be organized as a lecture series. Prominent leaders from the Biomedical Engineering industry will lecture on topics such as biomedical ethics, regulations, biomedical advancements, job opportunities and other timely biomedical activities.
BME3002 Biomedical Best Practices
This course explores many ethical issues facing today's biomedical engineers. Regulations involving responsible conduct in research, including protection of human and animal subjects will be discussed. Professional conduct areas will also be covered, including funding, data collection, and publications.
BME4993 Directed Study—Impact Biomechanics
EGE1012 Intro to Engineering
Survey of the scope engineering and the engineer's role in society. Basic engineering tools such as math modeling, calculator usage and graphic design principles. Design project involving teamwork required.
Research
Ongoing Research
Assessment of MTBI in Female Boxers
National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment
August 1, 2005 to July 31, 2007
Role: Principal Investigator (August 2005 to August 2006); Contractor (August 2006 to present)
Previous Research
Evaluation of the Cumulative Concussive Effect of Heading in Youth Soccer
National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment
January 1, 2006 to January 1, 2007
Role: Research Associate (January 2006 to August 2006)
Evaluation of Standard Development for Kinetic Energy Impact Munitions
National Institute of Justice
October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2007
Role: Co-Investigator (October 2005 to August 2006)
Physiological Effects of the Stinger Electromuscular Incapacitation Device
Stinger Systems, Inc.
July 1, 2005 to December 31, 2006
Role: Co-Investigator (July 2005 to August 2006)
Validation of Lower Limb Surrogates as Assessment Tools for Floor Impacts in Army Vehicles Experiencing Anti-Vehicular Blast Land Mine Explosions
U.S. Army TACOM
November 1, 2004 to October 31, 2006
Role: Co-Investigator
Assessment of Female Body Armor
Technical Support Working Group (TSWG)
August 1, 2001 to July 31, 2003
Role: Doctoral Student
Publications
Refereed Journals
Wilhelm, M. and Bir, C.A. Injuries to Law Enforcement Officers: The Backface Signature Injury. Forensic Science International. Publication Accepted.
Bir, CA, Stewart, S, Wilhelm, M. (2005). “Skin Penetration Assessment of Less Lethal Kinetic Energy Munitions,” J Forensic Sci, 50(6): 1426-29.
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Papers Published In Conference Proceedings
Wilhelm, M., and Bir, C.A. (2003). Upper Torso Injuries to Female Law Enforcement Personnel Due to Firearm Assaults. Proceedings of the NATO AVT/HFM Specialists’ Meeting, Koblenz, Germany. NATO Technical Report RTO-MP-AVT-097.
Lewis, E.A., Johnson, C.P., Bir, C.A., M. Wilhelm, et al. (2004). An investigation to confirm the existence of "pencilling" as a non-penetrating behind armour injury. Proceedings of the PASS 2004 Conference, The Hague, Netherlands, August 2004.
Wilhelm, M., and Bir, C.A. (2004). Female Body Armor Assessment: Current Methods and Future Techniques. Proceedings of the PASS 2004 Conference, The Hague, Netherlands, August 2004.
Bir, C.A., Barbir, A., Wilhelm, M., van der Horst, M., Dosquet, F., and G. Wolfe. (2006). Validation of Lower Limb Surrogates as Injury Assessment Tools in Floor Impacts due to Anti-Vehicular Land Mines. Proceedings of the International Research Council on the Biomechanics of Impact (IRCOBI) 2006 Conference, Madrid, Spain, September 20-22, 2006.
Published Abstracts
Sherman, D., Wilhelm, M. and Bir, C.A. (2001). Accuracy Assessment of 12 Gauge Kinetic Energy Rounds. The Third Annual Non-lethal Technology and Research Symposium, Portsmouth, NH, November 2001 – Poster.
Barbir, A., Bir, C., Wilhelm, M., and G. Wolfe. (2005). Lower Limb Surrogates As Injury Assessment Tools In Floor Impacts Due To AV Landmine Explosions. Poster presentation at the Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD, September 2005.
Wilhelm, M., and Bir, C.A. (2006). Comparison of Male and Female Blunt Ballistic Impacts. Proceedings of the 5th World Congress of Biomechanics, Munich, Germany, July 30-August 4, 2006.
Doctoral Dissertation
Wilhelm, M. (2003). A Biomechanical Assessment of Female Body Armor. Dissertation. Wayne State University, Detroit.
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Organizations
Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority
Alumni Volunteer
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Member
Biomedical Engineering Society, LTU Chapter
Advisor
MichBio, LTU Chapter
Co-Advisor
National Defense Industrial Association
Member
Industry Experience
U.S. Army RDECOM, Warren, Michigan
Engineering Intern, National Automotive Center, 2002 to 2004
Johnson Controls, Inc., Plymouth, Michigan
Product Engineer, 2000 to 2001
BASF Corporation, Southfield, Michigan
Chemist, 1998 to 2000. Technician III, 1995 to 1997
Honda of America Manufacturing, Marysville, Ohio
Engineering Staff, 1997 to 1998