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Abby Niesen, PhD, PE

Senior Engineer, Biomechanics

Irvine, California, United States · 1 connection

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About

I'm a biomechanical engineer specializing in the evaluation of injury, premise, and product claims in legal disputes. Using a biomechanical perspective, I apply diverse engineering tools to assess injury risk and characterize product safety in various contexts, including motor vehicle, occupational, and recreational accidents. My competencies include 3D modeling / simulation (finite-element, rigid-body dynamics, and kinematics) combined with extensive surgical and medical imaging experience in cadaveric specimens and human subjects. Seeking a biomechanical expert to drive legal dispute resolution? - Let’s connect!

Experience

Senior Engineer, BiomechanicsExponent
Mar 2025
Associate, BiomechanicsExponent
Oct 2023 to Mar 2025
R&D Engineer - Modeling & SimulationStryker
May 2023 to Aug 2023
Research Engineer - Clinical BiomechanicsUC Davis Health Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Sep 2018 to Aug 2023
Engineering ConsultantGEI Consultants, Inc.
Jul 2014 to May 2018

Education

University of California, Davis
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of California, Davis
Master of Science - MS
Tufts University
Bachelor of Science - BS
Boston University
Received credit for summer courses