W Robert J Funnell

Academic title(s): 

Associate Professor:
Department of Biomedical Engineering;
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.

Associate Member:
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

W Robert J Funnell
Contact Information
Phone: 
514-398-6739
Fax number: 
514-398-7461
Address: 

Duff Medical Building
3775 University Street, Room 302
Montréal, QC  H3A 2B4

Email address: 
robert.funnell [at] mcgill.ca
Department: 
Biomedical Engineering
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Areas of expertise: 

Middle-ear mechanics. The overall objective is to address key clinical issues related to hearing loss. The specific objectives are to (1) obtain more accurate and more detailed information from screening and diagnostic tests, especially in infants; and (2) design better techniques for repairing middle ears. The approach is to do both experimental work and computer modelling. The experimental work is complemented by experimental data from our collaborators in Antwerp. The interpretation and synthesis of the experimental data is addressed using finite-element models.

Three-dimensional modelling of complex natural structures. The objective is to develop innovative approaches to the creation of computer-based 3-D models of complex natural objects, for the purposes of both visualization and simulation. The emphasis is on the creation of high-quality finite-element models for complex structures consisting of multiple heterogeneous substructures.

3-D models for teaching. The current emphasis is on the use of interactive 3-D models for teaching anatomy, and on the use of haptics (force feedback) for endoscopy training.

Research areas: 
Signals and Systems
Medical Diagnostics and Therapeutics
Biomedical Modelling
Area(s): 
Vibrations & Acoustics
Biomechanics
Auditory Mechanisms
Diagnosis and Treatment Systems
Middle Ear
Finite Element Modeling (FEM)
Laser Doppler Vibrometry (LDV)
Newborn Hearing Screening
Haptics
Medical Education
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