Cori Espelien

Cori Espelien

Cori Espelien is a PhD student at the University of Virginia Center for Applied Biomechanics. After receiving her B.S. in biomedical engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Cori worked as a process engineer for a medical device company. In her PhD research, Cori is interested in automotive biomechanics, with a focus on neck flexion response for a range of occupants and impact severities.

Education

  • B.S. Biomedical Engineering – California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Research Interests

  • Injury biomechanics

  • Automotive safety

  • Diverse occupant populations

Other Interests

  • Hiking, soccer, cooking and baking