Peter Barrance, Ph.D.
Interim Director of the Rehabilitation Engineering Analysis Lab
Telephone: 973-324-3550     Fax: 973-243-6984
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Peter Barrance, Ph.D., is the Interim Director of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Analysis Laboratory (REAL) at Kessler Foundation Research Center, and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Barrance’s expertise is in the area of joint biomechanics and physiology, especially in the modeling and visualization of weight bearing joints using innovative imaging techniques. Several of his current research activities center on development and utilization of techniques for MRI imaging of the knee. Dr. Barrance is currently the principal investigator on a federal grant to develop refined standing MRI imaging and modeling methods, with the goals of decreasing imaging time, increasing resolution, and increasing the precision of quantitative outcome measures. Dr. Barrance also has interests in biomaterials and biomechanics testing, and participates in diverse rehabilitation engineering projects, such as the development of innovative wheelchair seating devices. Dr. Barrance joined Kessler Foundation in June, 2006.

Educational Background:
Ph.D., University of Delaware, Mechanical Engineering (2004)
M.E., Iowa State University, Engineering Mechanics (1992)
B.S., Iowa State University, Engineering Science (1990)