Clemson Headgear Impact Performance (CHIP)

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Students & Faculty

Madysn Cardinal

Madysn Cardinal

Ph.D. Student in Bioengineering
Clayton, WI

B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Indiana Institute of Technology 2021
Research Interests: Concussion, TBI, Brain Mechanics
Current Project: Development of Novel Test Method to Measure Brain Mechanics During Concussive Events
Fun Fact: I only wear a contact in one eye.
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Anthony P. Marino

Anthony P. Marino

Ph.D. Student in Bioengineering
Birmingham, AL

M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University 2022
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University 2020
Research Interests: Sports Biomechanics, Human Performance, Injury Prevention/Rehabilitation
Current Projects: Neck Muscle Mechanics and Their Effect on Head Response During Impacts; Development of a Method to Simulate Sports-Related Impacts Known to Cause Commotio Cordis for the Evaluation of Chest Protective Equipment
Fun Fact: I was in a band at Auburn and our name was Morrison Turtle Band. We were kind of a big deal (in our minds at least).
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Adam W. Smith

Adam W. Smith

M.S. Student in Bioengineering
Clemson, SC

B.S. Bioengineering, Clemson University 2023
Research Interests: Sports Biomechanics
Current Project: Position-Specific Analysis of Common American Football Facemasks
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Bianca Henline

Bianca Henline

Senior Bioengineering Student
Cleveland, OH

Research Interests: Sports Biomechanics and Sports Equipment
Current Projects: Comparison of Impact Performance between Common Professional Bull Riding Helmets; Development of a Method to Simulate Sports-Related Impacts Known to Cause Commotio Cordis for the Evaluation of Chest Protective Equipment
Fun Fact: I have been water jetpacking.
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Coan Luquire

Coan Luquire

Senior Bioengineering Student
Greenville, SC

Research Interests: Sports Biomechanics and Orthopaedics
Current Projects: Development of Novel Test Method to Measure Brain Mechanics During Concussive Events; Neck Muscle Mechanics and Their Effect on Head Response During Impacts
Fun Fact: I am in the top 0.01% of golfers statistically
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Zach Dolan

Zach Dolan

Senior Bioengineering Student
Greenville, SC

Research Interests: Injury Prevention
Current Projects: Development of a Method to Simulate Sports-Related Impacts Known to Cause Commotio Cordis for the Evaluation of Chest Protective Equipment; Comparison of Impact Performance between Common Professional Bull Riding Helmets
Fun Fact: I have also been water jetpacking (but in Jamaica).
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Christopher Garrett

Christopher Garrett

Senior Packaging Science Student
Greenville, SC

Research Interests: Packaging and Biomechanics
Current Project: Development of Novel Test Method to Measure Brain Mechanics During Concussive Events
Fun Fact: I’ve played Hunter Renfrow in ping pong.
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Austin Garrison

Austin Garrison

Junior Physics and Mechanical Engineering Student
Greenville, SC

Research Interests: Sports Equipment
Current Project: Continued Contract Testing of Reconditioned Football Facemasks
Fun Fact: I work with the Clemson Football team as an Equipment Manager.
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Tanner Bouknight

Tanner Bouknight

Sophomore Mechanical Engineering Student
Lexington, SC

Research Interests: Sports Equipment
Current Project: Position-Specific Analysis of Common American Football Facemasks
Fun Fact: While playing youth football, I was a participant in a research study on how collisions affect the brain.
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Alumni

Noah Wright

Noah Wright

M.Eng. Biomedical Engineering, Clemson University 2023

W. Davis Ferriell

W. Davis Ferriell

Ph.D. Bioengineering, Clemson University 2022

Alex Bina

Alex Bina

Ph.D. Bioengineering, Clemson University 2022

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