Education
B.S/M.S in Mechanical Engineering
Washington University in St. Louis 2017
Research
Eric is a fifth year Ph.D. student interested in Biomechanics and currently studying the depth-dependent mechanics of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
Publications/Posters
– Kurtaliaj I, DH Yoon, L Smith; E Hoppe; V Birman; GM Genin; S Thomopoulos. Python-Inspired Grasping Teeth for Tendon-to-Bone Repair. 2019 Orthopedic Research Society meeting.
– Linderman, S.W., Golman, M., Gardner, T.R., Yoon, D.H., Birman, V., Levine, W.N., Genin, G.M. and Thomopoulos, S. Adhesive Films for Enhanced Tendon-to-Bone Repair. SB3C2017-201. Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference, June 21 – 24, Tucson, AZ, USA.
– Linderman SW, M Golman, DH Yoon, V. Birman, G.M. Genin, S. Thomopoulos. Strengthening tendon-to-bone repair with mechanically-optimized adhesives. 2017 Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society. San Diego, California March 19-22, 2017.