Jonathan Kusins

Jonathan Kusins is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo.

His research aims to improve healthcare outcomes by advancing our understanding of biomechanics across a range of clinical applications. Before joining the University of Waterloo, Jonathan has professional research experiences both within industrial (NuVasive, Paragon 28) and academic (University of Western Ontario) environments. He has applied biomechanical principles in collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop and commercialize medical devices aimed at improving patient outcomes.

At the University of Waterloo, Jonathan leads the Biomechanics of Medical Devices (BioDevices) research group, which develops advanced experimental imaging techniques and computational models to improve our understanding of biological tissues and medical device interactions. His research focuses on refining preclinical biomechanics assessment tools to evaluate and optimize treatments and technologies before their translation into clinical practice.

• Biomechanics

• Medical Devices

• Computational Modelling

• Experimental Imaging

• Translational Biomedical Engineering

• Ph.D., University of Western Ontario, Canada

• B.E.Sc., Mechanical & Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, Canada

• BME 361 - Biomedical Engineering Design
  • Taught in 2025, 2026
• SYDE 599 - Special Topics in Systems Design Engineering
  • Taught in 2025
• SYDE 610 - Design of Biomedical Technologies
  • Taught in 2026

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