Contact information
Office: BMH 3023A
Phone: 289-885-6645
Email: dbeshay@uwaterloo.ca
Research Interests:
My research interest is to quantify fracture characteristics, bone mineral density (BMD), and morphological changes related to proximal humerus fractures, using 3 different imaging modalities. The effectiveness of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), single energy quantitative (SEQCT), and dual-energy quantitative computed tomography (DEQCT) are compared. These imaging techniques enable a multidimensional study, giving rise to a deeper comprehension of fracture patterns, bone quality, and prospective risk factors. I use different software to compute 3D models like ITK-SNAP, MIMICS, 3-MATIC and ABQUS CAE highlighting selected regions to identify different strains. the study's findings are anticipated to shed important light on the biomechanics of proximal humerus fractures. This research also seeks to assist physicians in choosing the best imaging approach for precise fracture characterization and treatment planning by comparing the performance of several imaging modalities.
Education:
BSc in Human Kinetics - University of Guelph
MSc in Kinesiology and Health Sciences - University of Waterloo
Teaching Assistant Positions:
KIN 104: Fundementals of Kinesiology
KIN 232: Research Design and Statistics
KIN 221: Advanced Biomechanics of Human Movement
KIN 427: Low Back Disorders