John P. Collier
Myron Tribus Professor of Engineering Innovation and Senior Lecturer
603/646-2355
John.Collier@Dartmouth.edu
Education
- A.B., Engineering Sciences, Dartmouth College 1972
- B.E., Engineering, Thayer School of Engineering 1973
- M.E., Engineering, Thayer School of Engineering 1975
- D.E., Engineering, Thayer School of Engineering 1977
Research Interests
Design and analysis of orthopedic prostheses; design and metallurgy of porous-metal-coated implants; study of implant/host interfaces; growth and repair of cartilage.
Current Research Projects
Teaching, 2007-2009
- ENGS 21 Introduction to Engineering (course description, home page)
- ENGS 75 Product Design (course description)
- ENGS 165 Biomaterials (course description)
- ENGS 175 Advanced Product Design (course description)
- ENGS 190 Engineering Design Methodology and Project Initiation (course description, home page)
- ENGS 290 Engineering Design Methodology and Project Completion (course description)
- ENGG 300 New Venture Creation (course description)
- ENGG 365 Advanced Biomaterials (course description)
Professional Activities
- Society for Biomaterials
- Orthopaedic Research Society
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Hip Society
- Research consultant, Canadian Oxygen, Ltd., DuPont Inc., and DePuy, a Johnson and Johnson company
Press Releases
2008 Formula Hybrid: The Results (posted 5/27/08)
Dartmouth Welcomes 16 Teams to its 2nd-annual Formula Hybrid International Competition (posted 4/29/08)
In the News
The Telegraph (Nashua)
May 7, 2008
"Different lessons from different modes of transport"
By Dave BrooksTheScientist.com
December, 2007
"Joint Venture"Dartmouth Medicine
Winter, 2006
"Facts & Figures - Joint resolution"Valley News
October 15, 2006
"Thayer Professor Has Been a Pioneer in Joint Replacement"
By Steve GordonValley News
October 15, 2006
"New Parts for Defective Joints"
By Steve GordonThe NJ Star - Ledger
August 13, 2002
"Two men in a lab wait for failed parts, then leap into action"
By J. Scott Orr