Functions (Now)
- Senior Lecturer ( AUT ) | Engineering Design and BioMechanical Engineering
- Director ( bioMd. lab ) | BioMechanical Design Lab
- Lead Team ( Toi o te Ora ) | AUT Wellbeing Research Network
Research Areas
- Biomechanics
- Biomultiphysics
- Biomechanical Engineering
Education
- Biomedical Engineering, PhD
- Mechanical Engineering, BE
- Applied Physics, BSc
Credit: Simon Siebers, Zentrum für Ergonomie und Medizintechnik, Muenster, Germany, 2024
P R O F I L E
Associate Professor (*) at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), Lorenzo Garcia is a Biomechanical Engineer specializing in biomechanical product design and development. He leads the BioMechanical Design Lab (biomd.org), focusing his research on biomechanical system design, musculoskeletal biomechanics, and bio‑multiphysics.
Before joining AUT in 2016, he served as Head of Intellectual Property at the University of La Laguna’s (ULL) Technology Transfer Office in Spain (2003–2016), gaining extensive experience in innovation management, product development, and translational research. He earned a PhD in Biomedical Engineering (2014), completing a thesis on minimally invasive knee implant design in collaboration with ULL Medical School and an orthopaedic device manufacturer. His academic background also includes a BE in Mechanical Engineering (2008) and a BSc in Applied Physics (2003), both from ULL. Dr Garcia is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the European Society of Biomechanics, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (Advanced HE). His international experience includes roles as Guest Scientist at the Centre for Ergonomics and Medical Technology (Münster University of Applied Sciences) and Visiting Professor at Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences, Germany. He received the Science for Technological Innovation Award and was shortlisted for the European Space Agency astronaut selection.
Outside academia, Lorenzo enjoys trekking, bikepacking, surfing, and other outdoor sports. He works closely with postgraduate students and welcomes transdisciplinary collaborations. If you are interested in tackling challenging problems and creating meaningful impact, feel free to get in touch.
Media & Public Engagement:
Dr. Garcia is available for expert commentary on sports equipment design, injury biomechanics, rehabilitation and assistive technologies (including orthotics, prosthetics, exoskeletons, and artificial muscles), bioinspired engineering, and astronaut biomechanics. He welcomes opportunities to contribute to public discussions on the future of health technologies, inclusive design, and the role of engineering in enhancing quality of life.
Credit: LG, Riding the Eurovelo 8, 2023
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