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Anita Singh

  • College of Engineering

    • Bioengineering

      • Professor

      • Chair

Biography

Dr. Anita Singh is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Bioengineering at Temple University. She earned her Ph.D. and M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Wayne State University and her Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Lukhdhirji Engineering College, India. Before joining Temple University in 2023, she served as Associate Professor and Chair of Biomedical Engineering at Widener University and held research and teaching appointments at Drexel University, Rowan University, and the University of Delaware. She also brings industry experience as a Clinical Research Project Manager at Globus Medical. Dr. Singh's research focuses on the biomechanics of nervous system injuries, particularly neonatal brachial plexus injury and spinal cord injury. Her laboratory integrates experimental biomechanics, computational modeling, and structural and functional assessments to investigate injury mechanisms, establish tissue injury thresholds, and develop strategies for injury prevention, diagnosis, and rehabilitation. Her research has received competitive funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Defense, and several foundations, including an NIH R01, an NSF CAREER Award, and an NSF grant supporting computational models of neonatal brachial plexus injury during complicated childbirth. She has authored or co-authored several peer-reviewed journal publications in leading journals, including Journal of Biomechanics, Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, Journal of Neurotrauma, PLOS ONE, and Bioengineering. Dr. Singh is a Fellow of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) and has received recognition for her research, teaching innovation, and academic leadership.

Labs: Injury Biomechanics Laboratory

Research Interests

  • Neonatal Injury, Biomechanics, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Engineering Education

Courses Taught

Number

Name

Level

BIOE 0844

The Bionic Human

Undergraduate

BIOE 3001

Research Design and Methods in Bioengineering

Undergraduate

BIOE 5600

Bioengineering Graduate Seminar

Graduate

Selected Publications

Recent

  • Balasubramanian, A.S.S.H.K.S. (2025). Biomechanical responses of peripheral nerves in human, pig and rat: a comparative study. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 13, 1641386. Frontiers. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2025.1641386.

  • Balasubramanian, C.R.D.M.R.O.D.J.N.M.S.B.A.C.M.J.V.J.T.P.S.A.S.P.J.C.E.J.V.B.D.S.S. (2025). Stress-Relaxation and Failure Properties of Spinal Ligaments in Pigs With and Without Scoliosis-Like Deformity. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 147(11). ASME International. doi: 10.1115/1.4069382.

  • Singh, J.A.I.B.G.S.B.A. (2025). Studying the effects of McRoberts and neonate-focused maneuvers on the neonatal brachial plexus during shoulder dystocia. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 13, 1474154. Frontiers. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2025.1474154.

  • Balasubramanian, A.S.S. (2025). Experimental Biomechanics of Neonatal Brachial Plexus Avulsion Injuries Using a Piglet Model. Bioengineering, 12(1), 91. MDPI. doi: 10.3390/bioengineering12010091.

  • Weiser, M., Stoy, L., Lallo, V., Balasubramanian, S., & Singh, A. (2024). The Efficacy of Body-Weight Supported Treadmill Training and Neurotrophin-Releasing Scaffold in Minimizing Bone Loss Following Spinal Cord Injury. Bioengineering (Basel), 11(8). Switzerland. doi: 10.3390/bioengineering11080819.

  • Orozco, V., Balasubramanian, S., & Singh, A. (2024). Direct Linear Transformation for the Measurement of In-Situ Peripheral Nerve Strain During Stretching. J Vis Exp.. United States. doi: 10.3791/65924.

  • Singh, A. (2024). Promising Biomarkers for Spinal Cord Injury: A Brief Review. Current Trends in Biomedical Engineering & Biosciences, 22(4), 556095. Juniper Publishers. doi: 10.19080/ctbeb.2024.22.556095.

  • Singh, D.M.V.K.L.Z.H.A. (2024). The BIORES-21 Survey: Insights Into Remote and Online Education in Biomechanics and Mechanobiology. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 146(5). ASME International. doi: 10.1115/1.4064792.

  • Clyne, S.M.P.E.A.S.M.B.F.A.C.D.L.J.L.G.D.O.D.T.C.B.H.A.S.S.E.W.V.K.L.A.M. (2024). A Systems Approach to Biomechanics, Mechanobiology, and Biotransport. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 146(4). ASME International. doi: 10.1115/1.4064547.

  • Iaconianni, J.A., Balasubramanian, S., Grimm, M.J., Gonik, B., & Singh, A. (2024). Studying the Effects of Shoulder Dystocia and Neonate-Focused Delivery Maneuvers on Brachial Plexus Strain: A Computational Study. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 146(2). ASME International. doi: 10.1115/1.4064313.

  • Johnston, R., Sell, D., Fiedler, G., & Singh, A. (2023). Assessing Phase-Change Materials as Effective Long-Term Biosensors in Limb Prosthetics. Biosensors (Basel), 13(10). Switzerland. doi: 10.3390/bios13100944.

  • Singh, A., Orozco, V., & Balasubramanian, S. (2023). In vivo biomechanical responses of neonatal brachial plexus when subjected to stretch. PLoS One, 18(8), e0290718. United States. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0290718.

  • Balasubramanian, A.S.T.V.M.A.I.D.I.S. (2022). Investigating Stress-relaxation and Failure Responses in the Trachea. Journal of Visualized Experiments.. MyJove. doi: 10.3791/64245-v.

  • Balasubramanian, A.S.T.V.M.A.I.D.I.S. (2022). Investigating Stress-relaxation and Failure Responses in the Trachea. Journal of Visualized Experiments.. MyJove. doi: 10.3791/64245.

  • Margulies, K.L.B.D.P.G.K.A.B.A.S.J.D.D.B.L.P.J.T.G.R.G.B.A.W.L.M.J.R.A.A.S.B.P.H.M.J.G.P.J.B.L.D.S.B.J.P.D.F.M.T.L.A.S.S. (2022). Learning Environments and Evidence-Based Practices in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. Biomedical Engineering Education, 2(1), 1-16. Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/s43683-021-00062-z.

  • Mckernan, G.F.A.S.G.P. (2022). Does socket liner material affect clinical outcomes in lower limb prosthesis users? Insights from a randomized control trial. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 46(2), 199-201. Wolters Kluwer. doi: 10.1097/pxr.0000000000000092.

  • Singh, A., Majmudar, T., Magee, R., Gonik, B., & Balasubramanian, S. (2022). Effects of Prestretch on Neonatal Peripheral Nerve: An In Vitro Study. J Brachial Plex Peripher Nerve Inj, 17(1), e1-e9. United States. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-1743132.

  • Majmudar, T., Balasubramanian, S., Magee, R., Gonik, B., & Singh, A. (2021). In-vitro stress relaxation response of neonatal peripheral nerves. J Biomech, 128, 110702. United States. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110702.

  • D'Andrea, C.R., Alfraihat, A., Singh, A., Anari, J.B., Cahill, P.J., Schaer, T., Snyder, B.D., Elliott, D., & Balasubramanian, S. (2021). Part 2. Review and meta-analysis of studies on modulation of longitudinal bone growth and growth plate activity: A micro-scale perspective. J Orthop Res, 39(5), 919-928. United States. doi: 10.1002/jor.24992.

  • Singh, V.O.R.M.S.B.A. (2021). A Systematic Review of the Tensile Biomechanical Properties of the Neonatal Brachial Plexus. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 143(11). ASME International. doi: 10.1115/1.4051399.

  • Balasubramanian, A.S.R.M.S. (2021). An In Vitro Study to Investigate Biomechanical Responses of Peripheral Nerves in Hypoxic Neonatal Piglets. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 143(11). ASME International. doi: 10.1115/1.4051283.

  • Balasubramanian, C.R.D.A.A.A.S.J.B.A.P.J.C.T.P.S.B.D.S.D.M.E.S. (2021). Part 1. Review and meta‐analysis of studies on modulation of longitudinal bone growth and growth plate activity: A macro‐scale perspective. Journal of Orthopaedic Research®, 39(5), 907-918. Wiley. doi: 10.1002/jor.24976.