About
John Desjardins is the Hambright Distinguished professor in the Bioengineering Department. He also serves the Interim Director of the Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute. DesJardins has worked for over 20 years as a biomechanical research engineer and his research currently focuses primarily on the areas of orthopaedic biomechanics, sports rehabilitation, medical device design and biomaterials. He has collaborated as a Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator on many multi-disciplinary teams funded through NASA, DoD, DoT, NIH and NSF. As the director of the senior capstone design courses, he mentors small teams to develop biomedical devices in collaboration with industry and clinical partners.
For more information, see his Department Profile or the Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute.
How their research is transforming health care
DesJardins is working with orthopaedic surgeons and rehabilitation specialists at Prisma Health and across the state to improve surgical procedures, implant performance and rehabilitation practices. Specific goals have included the improvement of limb salvage through the development of infection preventing surfaces on orthopaedic implants, and novel pressure-reducing liners for prosthetic sockets in amputees.
News and media related to Dr. DesJardins’ research
- Clemson researchers study athletic performance in wheelchair tennis using motion capture technology - Clemson News
- "Outstanding!": Three college projects win InnoVision Awards - Clemson News
- Clemson researchers use linear impact testing machines to help determine future of football helmet facemasks - Clemson News
- Clemson faculty awarded COVID-19 research funding from Health Sciences Center at Prisma Health - Clemson News
- Peddle power research helps answer question about rehab from ACL tears - Clemson News
- Meet a Tiger: John DesJardins - Clemson News
- Clemson Students Take on Healthcare Problems, CURF
- New research could lead to safer football helmets, Media Relations
- Medical Implant Innovation: John DesJardins at TEDxGreenville 2014
- Bioengineering class takes on real-world problems, Media Relations
Health Research Expertise Keywords
Faculty Scholar, Joint Replacement, Orthopaedic Implants, Cartilage Tribology, Biomaterials, Rehabilitation
