Welcome to Biomechanics Lab. Equipped with cutting-edge technology including a state-of-the-art motion caputre system by Qualisys pvt Ltd. Using interdisciplinary skillsets. Biomechanics lab boasts unparalleled capabilities in MOCAP, image-based modeling, finite elements, and gait analysis. With a focus on sports biomechanics, biomechanics-based material design, and healthcare applications, we lead the way in enhancing performance, optimizing design, and imporving healthcare solutions.

PI’s Profile

Dr. Zartasha Mustansar  (PhD, University of Manchester, Microsoft Research Cambridge, UK) is currently serving as a Tenured Associate Professor and HoD (SINES) at NUST. Her research primarily focuses on Biomechanics, Image-Based Modeling, and Finite Element Analysis. She is at the forefront of advancing Biomedical Engineering research at SINES, with key areas of expertise in motion capture technology, gait analysis, posture mechanics, material behavior, and musculoskeletal modeling. Dr. Mustansar has successfully supervised over 33 MS and PhD students, led several international collaborations, completed more than six funded projects with grants exceeding 10 million, and submitted over nine projects seeking funding of 297 million, demonstrating her remarkable ability in resource mobilization.

Lab Equipment /Resources

• Motion capture Qualisys Cameras: (2x)
• Mocap Camera – Miqus Hybrid, Standard (61")
• Synchronized IR Camera M3- Miqus Color, standard (61")
• Power Kit UK- Miqus/Arqus; Camera Cable Miqus / Arqus, 10m
• Ethernet Switch 8 Port 1Gb/ 2 Port 10 Gb, Asus Xu-U2008
• Calibration Kit QTM
• Passive Marker- Spherical with plastic base 012.5mm M4, 50 pc
• Passive Markers
• Mounting Device – Miqus Tripod Ball Head, Manfrotto Mounting Device
• Mocap Software- Qualisys Track Manager (QTM) – World Leading precision motion Software.
• OpenCap Setup (Courtesy: Stanford US)
  – iOS based set up.
• Golf Testing Setup with golf kit (partial)
• Flex sensor-based Knee wearable (Berg – Technology) for ROM calculation In joints
• Full time Human Resource:
  – 5x PhDs and 10+ MS (under supervision-on going)
  – Paid Research Associates

Further details available at https://sites.google.com/view/biomedicalresearchgroup

Capabilities of Lab

• Human Performance
• Biomechanics Assessment (Kinetics and Kinematics)
• Motion capture technology
• 3D modeling and Simulation
• Image based modeling using Finite elements.
• Mathematical Modeling

Projects undertaken

1. Project Title: Biomechanics of Astronauts, G zero G mysteries (1 – Million) – In progress.
2. Project Title: Biomechanical Engineering of Post-Covid Bone health – The aftermath – HEC funded (6.48 Million) – In-Progress
3. Project Title: RF based Bone health monitoring system using body matched antennas – Grant Worth (1 Million) – In- Progress
4. Project Title: Biomechanics based study of Ergonomics’ application in Ford Motors – Pilot study (In-progress) International Collaborative Partners: International Women in Biomechanics & Women Automative Network
5. Project Title: “Development and reconstruction of geometrically accurate models (3D) of Human Brain for calculation of Intra Cranial Pressure (ICP) due to presence of tumors Using Image based modeling and Finite Elements" – HEC funded 1.45 Million – (Completed)
6. Project Title Golf Launch Monitor: Grant Worth 1.4 Million (2022) (Completed)
7. Project Title: Electromagnetic based impedance tomography (EMIT) using realistic human head model PhD Project – 2017 (Completed)
8. Project Title: Reconstruction of 3D models’ predatory vertebrates to bring dinosaurs back to life, using numerical modeling, image processing and High-End Visualization (2013) International Partner: Microsoft UK and University of Manchester, UK (Completed)
9. Project Title: Finite Element Analysis of Tyrannosaurus Rex (T Rex’s) humerus for Tendon Avulsion studies – International Partner: BBC and Chicago Field Museum USA (2011) (Completed)