Dominique Pioletti

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dominique.pioletti@epfl.ch +41 21 693 83 41 https://www.epfl.ch/labs/lbo/

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EPFL STI IBI-STI LBO
MED 3 2626 (Bâtiment MED)
Station 9
1015 Lausanne

+41 21 693 83 41
+41 21 693 07 43
Office: MED 3 2626
EPFL > STI > IBI-STI > LBO

Web site: Web site: https://lbo.epfl.ch/

EPFL STI IBI-GE
MED 3 2626 (Bâtiment MED)
Station 9
1015 Lausanne

+41 21 693 83 41
Office: MED 3 2626
EPFL > STI > IBI-STI > IBI-STI-GE

Web site: Web site: https://bioengineering.epfl.ch/

+41 21 693 83 41
EPFL > STI > STI-SGM > SGM-ENS

+41 21 693 83 41
EPFL > VPA-AVP-PGE > AVP-PGE-EDOC > EDBB-ENS

EPFL STI IGM-GE
MED 3 2626 (Bâtiment MED)
Station 9
1015 Lausanne

+41 21 693 83 41
Office: MED 3 2626
EPFL > STI > IGM > IGM-GE

EPFL STI DLL-STI
MED 3 1019 (Bâtiment MED)
Station 9
1015 Lausanne

+41 21 693 83 41
Office: MED 3 1019
EPFL > STI > DLL-STI > DLL-STI-MATB

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Fields of expertise

- Orthopedic Biomechanics
- Tissue Engineering
- Mechano-Biology

Mission

The Laboratory of Biomechanical Orthopedics (LBO) is dedicated to the advancement of techniques and technology for patient care in the musculo-skeletal system, through fundamental research, applied research, and teaching

Current work

Through biomechanical considerations, Dominique Pioletti

Biography

Dominique Pioletti received his Master in Physics from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) in 1992. He pursued his education in the same Institution and obtained his PhD in biomechanics in 1997. He developed original constitutive laws taking into account viscoelasticity in large deformations. Then he spent two years at UCSD as post-doc fellow acquiring know-how in cell and molecular biology. He was interested in particular to gene expression of bone cells in contact to orthopedic implant. In April 2006, Dominique Pioletti was appointed Assistant Professor tenure-track at the EPFL and is director of the Laboratory of Biomechanical Orthopedics. His research topics include biomechanics and tissue engineering of musculo-skeletal tissues; mechano-transduction in bone; development of orthopedic implant as drug delivery system. Since 2013, he has been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor.

Publications

Infoscience publications

Teaching & PhD

Teaching

Mechanical Engineering

PhD Students

Bouchez Mi-Lane Elodie, Eghbalishamsabadi Pezhman, Mohammadi Ramin, Nottegar Alexander Arthur, Raja Sruthi, Reitzel Antoine, Turgut Deniz Cemre, Varanges Vincent Marc,

Past EPFL PhD Students

Abdel Sayed Philippe , Antons Jens , Blecha Luc , Boulanaache Yasmine , Darwiche Salim Elias , Engelhardt Christoph Anselm , Gortchacow Miguel , Guo Yanheng , Hausherr Tanja Cloé , Hollenstein Jérôme , Karami Peyman , Kettenberger Ulrike , Latypova Adeliya , Malfroy Camine Valérie Hélène Emilie , Marascio Matteo Gregorio Modesto , Montjovent Marc-Olivier , Nasrollahzadeh Mamaghani Naser , Nassajian Moghadam Mohamadreza , Poupart Oriane , Quintin Aurélie , Roshan Ghias Alireza , Sarshari Ehsan , Schmocker Andreas , Stadelmann Vincent , Stampoultzis Theofanis , Uslu Ece , Vogel Arne Christian , Wyss Céline Samira ,

Courses

Engineering of musculoskeletal system and rehabilitation

This course presents today research questions and methods associated to the musculoskeletal system, its pathologies, and treatment.

Experimental methods in biomechanics

The aim of this course is to allow the students to become familiar with the basic techniques to measure the mechanical properties of different musculoskeletal tissues or biomaterials used in tissue engineering.

Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system

The basis for a mechanical description of the musculoskeletal system are presented. This description is based on the concepts of solid mechanics, physiology and anatomy of the musculoskeletal system. Concrete examples of the development of implants are also covered.