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In the Biomechanical Design Research Laboratory (BDRL) at Michigan State University my students and I apply engineering techniques and principles to the human body.  Our work includes in vivo experimentation, methods development, modeling, and device development. Specifically, we study kinetic and kinematic interactions that occur between people and devices, or during clinical procedures.

 

Recent Projects

Research News

Undergraduate researchers from the Bush Lab presented at the 2026 University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum on April 17, 2026.
Presentation
Dr. Bush was featured in a YouTube video explaining why office chairs are designed with 5 legs!
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Congratulations to a BDRL team member and Senior Joshua Twumasi for his EGRIE award.
Awards
Dr. Bush mentioned in City Pulse article about the challenges users of assistive device have with sidewalks that are damaged, uneven or have large cracks or holes in them.
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Adam Chrzan wins MSU mechanical engineering's 3 minute thesis competition. arthritis
Awards