Martin L. Tanaka, Ph.D. ,P.E.
Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Director
Human Perfromance and Biodynamics Laboratory
(336)716-6771
Tanaka's Academic Geneology Map --- Tanaka at Math Geneology Project
Education:
Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg
M.S., Engineering Mechanics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
Research Interests:
- Biodynamic stability and human movement
- Mathematical modeling of nonlinear dynamic systems
- Experimental analysis of human movement and low back pain
- Rehabilitation engineering and assistive medical devices
- Product innovation, design, development, manufacturing, and launch
Publications:
Long BL, Gillespie AI, Tanaka ML, “Mathematical Model to Predict Drivers’ Reaction Speeds”, Journal of Applied Biomechanics, in review
Cooper MD, Tanaka ML, Puri IK, “Coupled Mathematical Model of Tumorigenesis and Angiogenesis In Vascular Tumors”, Cell Proliferation, in review
Ross SD, Tanaka ML, Carmine Senatore, “Detecting dynamical boundaries from kinematic data in biomechanics”, Chaos, in press
Tanaka ML, Nussbaum MA, Ross SD, “Mathematical Modeling and Simulation of Seated Stability”, Journal of Biomechanics, published online
Tanaka ML, Nussbaum MA, Ross SD, “Evaluation of the Threshold of Stability for the Human Spine”, Journal of Biomechanics, 42(8), 1017-1022, (2009)
Tanaka ML, Debinski W, Puri IK, “Hybrid Mathematical Model of Glioma Progression”, Cell Proliferation, 42, 637-646 (2009)
Tanaka ML, Ross SD, “Separatrices and Basins of Stability from Time Series Data: An Application to Biodynamics”, Nonlinear Dynamics, 58(1), 1-21 (2009)
Tanaka ML, “Biodynamic Analysis of Human Torso Stability using Finite Time Lyapunov Exponents,” Ph.D. Dissertation, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, (2008)
Smith CW, Wang L, Tanaka M, “Measurement of Non-Linear Effects in Cracked Particulate Composites,” Mechanics of Composite Materials - Non-linear Effects, M.W. Hyer, Ed., ASME Applied Mechanics Division, V. 159, pp. 263-272, (1993)
Conference Presentations:
Batson G, Wilson MA, Tanaka ML, Zhu QA, Deckert J, Long BL, Bundle M, “Performance Strategies in College-Age Dancers on the Modified Start Excursion Balance Test: Preliminary Findings”, The 20th Annual Meeting of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science, October 28 – 31, Birmingham, UK (2010) - (in review)
Tanaka ML, Siddiqui MS, Long BL, “Use of Dynamics in Medical Research: Effect of Deep Brain Stimulation on Gait in Parkinson’s Disease Patients”, 16th US National Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, June 27 – July 2, State College, PA, (2010)– (in review)
Stubbs AJ, Holst D, Long BL, Smith BS, Tanaka ML, “Effect of Acetabular Labral Tears on Proprioceptive Parameters of the Human Hip Joint”, The American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine 2010 Annual Meeting, July 15-18, Providence, RI, (2010) – (in review)
Stubbs AJ, Anz A, Long B, Frino J, Cheetham S, Tanaka ML, “Physical Evaluation of Hip Pain in Non/Pre-Arthritic Patient and Athlete: a Video Exam with Computer Generated Model”, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Meeting, March 9-13, New Orleans, LA, (2010) – accepted for multimedia presentation and award recipient
Tanaka ML, Nicewonder SH, Chloros GD, Wiesler ER,“Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon Relocation: Evaluation of the Biomechanical Effects”, Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, March 6-9, New Orleans, LA, (2010) – accepted as a poster
Holst DC (poster), Stubbs AJ, Tanaka ML, “Effect of Acetabular Labral Tears on Proprioception parameters of the Human Hip Joint”, 2009 Medical Student Research Day Poster Presentations, October 14, Winston-Salem, NC, (2009) --- Winner of the T1 Award from the Translational Science Institute
Foote KM (poster), Scott AT, Tanaka ML, “Biomechanical Comparison of Fixation Methods for First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Fusion”, 2009 Medical Student Research Day Poster Presentations, October 14, Winston-Salem, NC, (2009)
Tanaka ML (podium), Ross SD, “Estimating the Basin of Stability for the Human Spine using Forward Dynamic Simulation”, Proceedings of the Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Fall Meeting, October 7-10, Pittsburgh, PA, (2009)
Nicewonder SH (podium), Chloros GD, Wiesler ER, Tanaka ML “Biomechanical Evaluation of the Change in Thumb Extension Following Relocation of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon”, Proceedings of the American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting, August 26-29, State College, PA, (2009)
Tanaka ML (podium), Debinski W, Puri IK, “Brain Tumor Simulation using a Hybrid Compartment-Continuum-Discrete Model”, Proceedings of the 2009 Joint ASCE-ASME-SES conference on Mechanics and Materials, June 24-27, Blacksburg, VA, (2009)
Cooper MD (poster), Tanaka ML, Puri IK, “Simulating the effects of angiogenesis on tumorigenesis through computational modeling”, Proceedings of the ASME 2009 Summer Bioengineering Conference, June 17-21, Lake Tahoe, CA, (2009)
Tanaka ML (podium), Nussbaum MA, Ross SD, “Determining the Threshold of Stability During Unstable Sitting”, Proceedings of the ASME 2009 Summer Bioengineering Conference, June 17-21, Lake Tahoe, CA, (2009)
Cooper MD (poster), Tanaka ML, Puri IK, “Mathematical Modeling of Vascular Tumors”, Summit on System Biology, June 16-19, Richmond, VA, (2009)
Nicewonder SH (poster), Chloros GD, Wiesler ER, Tanaka ML “Biomechanical Evaluation of the Change in Thumb Extension Following Relocation of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon”, Virginia Tech - Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences 8th Annual Graduate Student Symposium, May 14, Blacksburg, VA, (2009)
Tanaka ML (podium), Ross SD, “A State Space Perspective of Dynamic Torso Stability”, Proceedings of the Society of Engineering Science 2008 Technical Meeting, page 292, October 12-15, Champaign, IL, (2008)
Tanaka ML (podium), Wilson SE, “Kevin Granata: His Work and His Legacy”, Proceedings of the ASME 2008 Summer Bioengineering Conference, June 25-29, Marco Island, FL, (2008)
Tanaka ML (podium), Ross SD, “Locating Separatrices and Basins of Stability in Biodynamic Systems”, Proceedings of the ASME 2008 Summer Bioengineering Conference, June 25-29, Marco Island, FL, (2008)
Jinnah RH (podium), Tanaka ML, “Academic Orthopaedics. Nurturing a career in Orthopaedics from graduation to retirement”, Royal Society of Medicine, June 10, Great Windsor Park, London, England, (2008)
Tanaka ML (podium), Puri IK, Debinski W, “Hybrid Mathematical Model of Glioma Progression”, Virginia Tech - Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences 7th Annual Graduate Student Symposium, May 8, Winston-Salem, NC, (2008)
Tanaka ML (podium), “Spinal Stability Research with Dr. Kevin P. Granata”, Proceedings of the Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Fall Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, (2007)
Tanaka ML (podium), Granata KP, “Methods & Nonlinear Analysis for Measuring Torso Stability”, Proceedings of the ASCE 18th Engineering Mechanics Division Conference, June 3-6, Blacksburg, VA, (2007)
Tanaka ML (podium), “Nonlinear Analysis of Low Back Stability”, Virginia Tech - Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences 6th Annual Graduate Student Symposium, May 12, Blacksburg, VA, (2007)
Granata K (poster), Lee H, Norris J, Slota G, Tanaka M, “Principles of Stability in Musculoskeletal Movement”, Smart Prosthetics: Exploring Assistive Devices for the Body and Mind, Sponsored by: National Academies: Keck Futures Initiative, November 9-11, Irvine, CA, (2006), November 9-11, Irvine, CA, (2006)
Tanaka M (poster), Rogers E, Granata K, “Torso Flexion Induces Creep Deformation and Inhibits Paraspinal Reflex Response”, Proceedings of the American Society of Biomechanics Conference, September 6-9, Blacksburg, VA, (2006)
Tanaka M (podium), “Achieving Compliance with the ATEX Directive Utilizing a Newly Developed Purge Gas Sensor”, Proceedings of the 47th Annual ISA Analysis Division Symposium, April 14-18, Denver Co., Vol 35, pp. 217-225, (2002)
Smith CW, Wang L, Tanaka ML (podium), “Influence of Storage Environment Upon Crack Opening and Growth in a Particulate Composite," Proceedings of the 50th Anniversary Conference of Society for Experimental Mechanics, June 7-9, Dearborn, MI, pp. 1014-1021, (1993)
Patents:
Title: Purge Gas Sensor
United States Patent and Trademark Office Number: 6,789,433
Title: Tissue Tensioning Devices and Related Methods - in review
United States Patent and Trademark Office Application Number: 61/259,839
Title: Air Heater for a Gas Chromatograph - in review
International Application No.: PCT/US2007/011833