World Famous Scientist Professor Harcharan Singh Ranu visits Shobhit University, Meerut, India
Professor Harcharan Singh Ranu, Senior Scientist & Lead Technologist, Saud University, Riyadh, former President of American Orthopaedic Biomechanics Research Institute, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, visits Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Shobhit University, Meerut.
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Vice Chancellor with the Guest
-- Professor Harcharan Singh Ranu, Senior Scientist & Lead Technologist, Saud University, Riyadh and Former President of American Orthopaedic Biomechanics Research Institute, Atlanta, Georgia, USA visited Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Shobhit University on August 26, 2010, and interacted with the students and faculty members of the University. Prof. D.V. Rai, Director, Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Shobhit University, Meerut introduced Prof. Ranu and highlighted his contribution in area of biomedical engineering.
An accomplished engineer and educator with over 30 years of experience in academia, government and industry, Prof. Ranu spoke about his Contribution to Biomedical Engineering. He was the first scientist who found PoisÂson's ratio for cartilage from the dog's femoral head. Prof. Ranu, covered such subjects as: the development of "3-Dimensional Foot Print Device" which is used to measure the plantar foot pressures for normal subjects and diabetic patients with neurotrophic ulcers. This device has further reduced ulceration and amputation significantly in the diabetic population. He highlighted various aspects of diabetic foot syndrome and the use of memory biomaterials for special shoe insoles, such as gel bubble, to prevent high forefoot pressures. The development of laserectomy technique to relieve low back pain for herniated human spinal disc was also covered. It works on the principle that a small reduction in volume of the nucleus by laser ablation results in an exponential drop in intradiscal pressure in the nucleus (Ranu's Principle). He has also coined the word "Laserectomy". He has developed another technique to simulate 3-Dimensional Micro-fracture in different sports, e.g., Indian Olympic Hockey Players, Gymnasts, Pole-Vaulting and Ski Jumping, etc., and 3-Dimensional Computer Surgical Simulations of Spine were covered in his talk. He highlighted presence of highly stressed areas during laminectomy surgical procedure which a surgeon must avoid at any cost.Prof (Dr.) Ranu is also a Consultant to St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Medical Center, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, and Adjunct Professor of Orthopaedic Biomechanics, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York, Adjunct Professor, New York University Medical School, V.A. Medical Center, New York, Adjunct Staff Nassau County Medical Center, and Consultant to Scientists' Institute for Public Information-Media Resource Service, New York, USA.Prof (Dr.) Ranu is also a Visiting Professor at medical teaching institutions in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, China, India, Japan, Russia, South Korea, Turkey and the U.K.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Anoop Swarup honored Prof. Ranu with Memento of the University and appreciated his work. The talk of Prof. Ranu was attended by faculties and students of varied disciplines of university.
