1. CENTER for APPLIED BIOMECHANICS
Alexander R. Mait EMAIL: arm7sb@virginia.edu
4040 Lewis and Clark Drive 434-297-8066
Charlottesville, VA 22911 FAX: 434-297-8083
Alexander R. Mait
Curriculum Vitae
Center for Applied Biomechanics
University of Virginia
Mobile: (804) 761-7901
http://www.centerforappliedbiomechanics.org/
http://www.centerforappliedbiomechanics.org/people/alexander-mait/
Education
Bachelor of Science, Department of Physics and Engineering
Minor, Department of Mathematics
Washington and Lee University—May 2013
Cumulative GPA: 3.52/4.00
Major GPA: 3.46/4.00
Minor GPA: 3.22/4.00
Master of Science, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
University of Virginia—August 2013 to present
Cumulative GPA: 3.75/4.00
Core Course GPA: 3.80/4.00
Work Experience
University of Virginia, Center for Applied Biomechanics 2013-Present
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Virginia, Center for Applied Biomechanics 2012
Undergraduate Intern
Evonik Industries—North America, Hopewell, VA 2010-2011
Safety and Engineering Department Intern
Richmond Baseball Academy, Virginia Cardinals Showcase Team 2011-2012
Assistant Coach

2. Projects
 High Ankle Project
Syndesmotic ankle sprains, often termed High Ankle Sprains, are a highly debilitating injury
common to athletes competing in American football. Thesis focuses on the classification of the
injury mechanism of syndesmotic ankle sprains and its effects on ankle mechanics with the
ultimate goal of injury prevention. Classification of this injury has important clinical significance
by facilitating model development of ankle surrogates to improve clinical diagnosis, as well as
care for athletes afflicted with syndesmotic ankle sprains. As Project Manager, I oversaw a
research team of 8 members assembled to acquire kinetic and kinematic data regarding
syndesmotic ankle sprains utilizing cadaveric lower limb specimens. This injury was studied
fully from a non-injurious, quasi-static test environment to an injurious, dynamic environment.
Coordinated project collaboration between orthopaedic surgeons and engineers to promote
proper injury diagnosis and future clinical implications.
 Ankle Stability Project
Loss of ligamentous structures to tears and avulsions are common in the ankle during athletics.
Typically, ankle drawer tests do not elucidate the loss of stability in the ankle post-injury. As the
manager for this project, I worked closely with orthopaedic surgeons and engineers to understand
ankle mechanics after the loss of ligamentous structures. Clinically, two ankle stability test
methods are used: anterior-posterior drawer and joint rotation. Ankle ligaments were sequentially
sectioned from cadaveric limbs. Both the drawer and ankle rotation tests were subsequently
performed to determine the loss of stability in the ankle. The primary goal was to quantify the
differences in diagnostic techniques between the ankle drawer and rotation tests. Talus
kinematics and changes in kinetics within the foot-ankle complex were tracked during both the
drawer and rotation tests to elucidate these differences in the clinical test methods.
 Thesis (working title): Syndesmotic Ankle Sprain Injury Mechanism Classification and Effects
of Foot Flexion in Non-senescent, Sizable Cadavers
Thesis aimed to classify the injury mechanism of syndesmotic ankle sprains, a highly debilitating
injury common to American football athletes, and its effects on ankle mechanics with the
ultimate goal of injury prevention. Classification of this injury has important clinical significance
and will facilitate future ankle model surrogate development to improve clinical diagnosis and
care for athletes. Oversaw project team for experimental design, specimen preparation, testing,
and data analysis.
Honors
 Phi Eta Sigma – National Honor Society—2009-2010
 Sigma Pi Sigma – Physics Honor Society—2012-2013
 1st
Team All-ODAC Catcher Award—2013
 ODAC All-Academic Team—2010-2013
 NFL HeadHealthTECH Symposium, Student Grant Award Winner—2016
Research Interests and Activities
 Main research interests focused on injury biomechanics and injury prevention for athletic
injuries, namely syndesmotic ankle sprains.
 Careful studies of human anatomy were conducted in an effort to meld engineering principles
and biological structures.
 Acquire data in an engineering environment to inform future clinical prevention methods and
mechanical countermeasures to mitigate injuries of anatomic structures.

3.  Manage project from conception to fruition, covering experimental apparatus design, specimen
preparation, data analysis, oral and written presentation of findings, and implications for future
countermeasures and prevention techniques.
 Mentoring undergraduate researchers for experimental testing, data analysis, and publication of
findings to prepare the next generation of students for research and its applications.
Associations/Registrations
 American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2013-present
Leadership Positions
 University of Virginia, Graduate Engineering Student Council, MAE Department
Representative, 2014-present, Treasurer, 2015-2016
 Student Interview Panel for UVA SEAS Dean Candidates, December 2014
 Graduate Student Interview Panel for UVA SEAS, Associate Dean of Diversity & Inclusion,
December 2015
 Washington and Lee University, Varsity Baseball 3-Time Letter Winner, 2009-2013, All-ODAC
Catcher, 2013
 Washington and Lee University, Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, Brother, 2010-2013, Academic Chair,
2011
Special Skills
 Project Management Experience:
o Extensive knowledge of experimental test procedures and data analysis
o Team management and communication experience
o Strong communications skills: oral, written (published), and presentation
 Software Knowledge:
o Microsoft Office
o MATLAB
o Solidworks
o Mimics
o Minitab
o ImageJ
o LaTeX
o Adobe Photoshop
o LS-Dyna Pre-Post
Publications
A. Refereed Journal Publications
A1. Nie B, Panzer MB, Mane A, Mait AR, Donlon J-P, Forman JL, Kent RW. (2016) A framework
for parametric modeling of ankle ligaments to determine the in situ response under gross foot
motion. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering 19(12): 1254-1265.
DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2015.1125474.
A2. Nie B, Panzer MR, Mane A, Mait AR, Donlon J-P, Forman JL, Kent RW. (2016) Determination
of the in situ mechanical behavior of ankle ligaments. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of
Biomedical Materials. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2016.09.010.

4. A3. Mait AR, Mane A, Forman JL, Donlon JP, Nie B, Kent RW. (2017) Transient and Long-time
Kinetic Responses of the Cadaveric Leg during Internal and External Foot Rotation. Journal of
Biomechanics. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2017.01.006
B. Refereed Conference Publications
B1. Mait A, Donlon JP, Mane A, Forman J, Kent R. (2015) Kinetics and Kinematics of the Ankle
during Foot External Rotation. American Society of Biomechanics 39th
Annual Meeting.
Columbus, OH, USA.
https://osu.app.box.com/shared/static/u9wcrvkmrsdf8frjtji0mysumejm61np.pdf
B2. Mane A, Nie B, Panzer MB, Donlon JP, Mait A, Kent R. (2015) Human Ankle Ligament Toe
Region Identification through Inverse Finite Element Approach. Computer Methods in
Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering 13th
International Symposium. Montreal, Canada.
B3. Nie B, Panzer MB, Forman JL, Mane A, Mait AR, Donlon J-P, Kent RW. (2016) A Fiber-based
Modelling Approach of Ankle Ligaments in situ. Proceedings of the International Research
Council on the Biomechanics of Impact (IRCOBI). Malaga, Spain.
C. Invited Lectures/Presentations
C1. Mait A, Donlon JP, Nie B, Forman J, Anderson R, Cooper MT, Kent R. (2016) Foot Flexion
Alters Ankle Injury Patterns and Tolerance during Forced External Rotation. NHTSA 44th
International Workshop on Human Subjects for Biomechanical Research, Presentation.
Washington, D.C., USA.
D. Publications In-Preparation/Under Review
D1. Nie B, Forman J, Panzer M, Mait A, Donlon J, Kent R. (2017) Fiber-based Modeling of in situ
Ankle Ligaments with Consideration of Progressive Failure. Journal of Biomechanics. Under
Review, Submitted Sept. 30, 2016.
D2. Nie B, Forman J, Panzer M, Mait A, Donlon J, Kent R. (2017) Searching for the “Sweet Spot”:
the Foot Position and Parallel Engagement of Ankle Ligaments in Maximizing Injury Tolerance.
Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology. Under Review, Submitted Dec. 24, 2016.
D3. Mait AR, Donlon JP, Mane A, Forman JL, Nie B, Kent RW. (2017) Kinematics of the Human
Ankle Bones during Quasi-Static Internal and External Foot Rotation. Journal of Biomechanics.
Under Review, Submitted Jan 26, 2017.
D4. Donlon JP, Mait AR, Forman JL, Nie B, Kent RW. (2017) On the Definition and Expression of
Clinical Joint Rotations for the Human Ankle. Journal of Biomechanics. In-Preparation.
D5. Mait AR, Forman JL, Nie B, Donlon JP, Mane A, Forghani A, Anderson RB, Cooper MT, Kent
RW. (2017) Propagation of Syndesmotic Injury during Forced External Rotation in Flexed
Human Feet. American Journal of Sports Medicine. In-Preparation.
D6. Mait AR, Donlon JP, Forman JL, Nie B, Kent RW. (2017) Quantifying Tibiofibular Diastasis:
Inferior and Lateral Fibula Motion Contribute to Syndesmosis Injury in Flexed Human Feet.
Journal of Biomechanics. In-Preparation.
D7. Mait AR, Forman JL, Donlon JP, Nie B, Mane A, Forghani A, Kent RW. (2017) Ankle
Syndesmosis Kinematic and Kinetic Tolerances during Forced External Foot Rotation in Flexed
Human Feet. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering. In-Preparation.

5. D8. Nie B, Funk J, Forman J, Mait A, Kent R. (2017) In situ Ligament Behavior Cannot Be
Recovered by Preloaded Bone-ligament-bone Tests. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering. In-
Preparation.
D9. Nie B, Forman J, Mait A, Kent R. (2017) A Framework to Characterize in situ Osteoligamentous
Mechanics of Diarhrodial Joints. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical
Engineering. In-Preparation.