Background
Dr. Luigi Piarulli is a mechanical and biomedical engineer with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University. He has extensive expertise in orthopedic biomechanics, mechanical system evaluation, CAD design, finite element analysis (FEA), computational simulations, and dynamic mechanical testing. Dr. Piarulli has been involved in experimental testing and computational modeling of human joint biomechanics and design validation of medical and mechanical systems. His background includes experience with mechanical systems testing, 3D modeling and additive manufacturing, and statistical data analysis using MATLAB and Python. He has completed coursework in statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, engineering design, biomechanics, medical devices design, and finite element methods. Dr. Piarulli’s forensic engagements include accident reconstruction, injury biomechanics, and failure analysis.
Education and Certifications
- Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D.: Drexel University
- Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics and Biomaterial, M.S.: Polytechnic University of Milan
- Biomedical Engineering, B.S.: Polytechnic University of Milan
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE): Member
- Crash Data Retrieval Technician
- FAA Part 107 Certified Drone Pilot
- At-Scene Traffic Crash/Traffic Homicide Investigation
- Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation
Publications
- Siegler, S., Piarulli, L., and Stolle, J. “Definitions and Measurements of Hindfoot Alignment and Their Biomechanical and Clinical Implications”, Foot and ankle clinics, Refereed Journal Article,
- Piarulli, L., Taheri, M., Siegler, S., and Jones, C.M. “Biomechanical Comparison of Fixation of Metacarpal Shaft Fractures with Intramedullary Threaded Nail and Dorsal Plate”, Journal of Hand Surgery, Refereed Journal Article,
- Sacchetti, G., Belvedere, C., Ortolani, M., Leardini, A., Piarulli, L., Miceli, M., Platano, D., and Berti, L. “Clinical outcome and 3D bone alignment following the modified Grice-Green surgical procedure for adult acquired flatfoot: a pilot study from cone-beam computed-tomography scans in weightbearing”, Applied Physics, Refereed Journal Article,
- Piarulli, L., Mathew, R., and Siegler, S. “Contribution of the Plantar Fascia and Long Plantar Ligaments to the Stability of the Longitudinal Arch of the Foot”, Journal of Biomechanics, Refereed Journal Article,
- Piarulli, L., Belvedere, C., and Siegler, S. “Comparison of different surgeries for correction of fixed flatfoot deformity studied through a dynamic model”, Journal of Biomechanics, Refereed Journal Article, 2025.