Journal Articles
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
2023
Sun W, Liu J*, Hu J, Jin J, Siasoco K, Zhou R, and McCoy R (2023) “Adaptive restraint design for a diverse population through machine learning” Frontiers in Public Health, 11, DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1202970. [pdf]
Klinich KD, Boyle K, Manary MA, Orton, NR, Wang Y, and Hu J (2023) “Optimizing frontal impact occupant protection systems for passengers seated in wheelchairs” Accident Analysis and Prevention, 192, DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2023.107238.
Hu J, Boyle K, Orton, NR, Manary MA, Reed MP, and Klinich KD (2023) “Child occupant safety in unconventional seating for vehicles with automated driving systems” Accident Analysis and Prevention, 192, DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2023.107223.
Hu J, Flannagan C, Ganesan S, Bowman P, Sun W, Farooq I, Kalra A, and Rupp J (2023) "Understanding the New Trends in Pedestrian Injury Distribution and Mechanism through Data Linkage and Modeling" Accident Analysis and Prevention, 188, DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2023.107095.
Wu S, Zhao W, Wu Z, McAllister T, Hu J, and Ji S (2022) “Approximating Subject-specific Brain Injury Models via Scaling Based on Head-brain Morphological Relationships” Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology, DOI: 10.1007/s10237-022-01638-6.
2022
Hu J, Klinich KD, Manary MA, Orton N, Boyle K, Wang Y, Fischer K, Smith A, and Adler A (2022) “Improving Protection System for Wheelchair-seated Occupants in Vehicle Side Impacts” Traffic Injury Prevention, DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2022.2114795.
KJ Larsson, B Pipkorn, J Iraeus, J Forman, J Hu (2022) “Evaluation of a diverse population of morphed human body models for prediction of vehicle occupant crash kinematics” Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering 25 (10), 1125-1155
Wei A, Wang J, Liu J, Jones MLH, and Hu J (2022) “A parametric head geometry model accounting for variation among adolescent and young adult populations” Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, 220: 106805.
Liu J, Jin J, Eckner JT, Ji S, and Hu J (2022) “Influence of Morphological Variation on Brain Impact Responses among Youth and Young Adults Journal of Biomechanics” Journal of Biomechanics, 135: 111036.
Klinich KD, Manary MA, Orton NR, Boyle K, and Hu J (2022) “A Literature Review of Wheelchair Transportation Safety Relevant to Automated Vehicles” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(3): 1633, DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19031633.
Tang L, Hu Z, Lin Y, Hu J (2022) “A Statistical Lumbar Spine Geometry Model Accounting for Variations by Age, Sex, Stature, and Body Mass Index” Journal of Biomechanics, 130, DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110821.
2021
Koh SW, Hu J (2021) "Occupant Kinematics in A High Speed Vehicle-to-Vehicle Rear-end Collision" International Journal of Vehicle Safety. 12(2): 166-176.
Larsson KJ, Pipkorn B, Iraeus J, Forman J, Hu J (2021) “Evaluation of a Diverse Population of Morphed Human Body Models for Prediction of Vehicle Occupant Crash Kinematics” Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2021.2003790.
Boyle K, Fanta A, Reed MP, Kurt F, Adler A, Schroeder A, and Hu J (2021) “Adaptive Restraint Systems Considering Occupant Diversity and Pre-Crash Posture” Traffic injury prevention, 21: S31-S36.
Sun W, Plumlee M, Hu J, and Jin J (2021) “Robust system design with limited experimental data and an inexact simulation model” SIAM/ASA Journal on Uncertainty Quantification, In press.
Jones M, Ebert-Hamilton S, Varban O, Hu J, Reed M, Weerappuli P, Sundarajan S, Barbat S (2020) “Effect of Class I–III Obesity on Driver Seat Belt Fit” Traffic injury prevention, 22(7):547-552.
2020
Koh SW, Hu J (2020) "Physical Evidence of Airbag Performance in a High-Speed Frontal Crash" International Journal of Automotive Technology. 22, 1109–1118, DOI:10.1007/s12239-021-0099-y
Tang J, Nie B, Zhou Q, and Hu J (2020) "Obesity Effects on Pedestrian Lower Extremity Injuries in Vehicle-To-Pedestrian Impacts: A Numerical Investigation Using Human Body Models" Traffic Injury Prevention, DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2020.1821195.
Hu J, Orton N, Manary MA, Boyle K, and Schneider LW (2020) “Should airbags be deactivated for wheelchair-seated drivers?” Traffic injury prevention, DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2020.1778676.
Tang L, Zheng J, Hu J (2020) "A Numerical Investigation of Factors Affecting Lumbar Spine Injuries in Frontal Crashes" Accident Analysis & Prevention. DOI: j.aap.2019.105400
Hwang E, Hu J, Reed MP (2020) "Validating diverse human body models against side impact tests with post-mortem human subjects" Journal of Biomechanics, DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.109444.
2019
Hu J, Zhang K, Reed MP, Wang JT, Neal M, Lin CH (2019) “Frontal Crash Simulations Using Parametric Human Models Representing a Diverse Population” Traffic Injury Prevention 19(S1): S97-S105.
Wu J, Cai M, Li J, Cao L, Xu L, Li N, Hu J (2019) "Development and validation of a semi-automatic landmark extraction method for mesh morphing" Medical Engineering and Physics, DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2019.04.007.
Drignei D, Mourelatos ZP, Zhamo E, Hu J, Chen C, Reed MP, Gruber R (2019) “Restraint Systems in Tactical Vehicles: Uncertainty Study Involving Airbags, Seatbelts and Military Gear” ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems Part B: Mechanical Engineering, 5(1) 011009.
2018
Wu J, Shan C, Chou CC, Hu J, Cao L, Jiang B (2018) "Age effects on injury pattern of rear-seat child occupants in frontal crashes" International Journal of Vehicle Safety, 10(3-4): 288-300.
Zheng J, Tang L, Hu J (2018) "A Numerical Investigation of Risk Factors Affecting Lumbar Spine Injuries using a Detailed Lumbar Model" Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, DOI: 10.1155/2018/8626102.
Zaweck LW, Chen C, Hu J, Reed MP, Rupp JD (2018) "The influence of pre-existing rib fractures on Global Human Body Models Consortium thorax response in frontal and oblique impact" Journal of Biomechanics, 69: 54-63.
Hu J (2018) "Parametric Human Modeling" Basic Finite Element Method as Applied to Injury Biomechanics, 417-445. (Book Chapter)
2017
Hu J, Reed MP, Rupp JD, Fischer K, Lange P, Adler A (2017) "Optimizing Seat Belt and Airbag Designs for Rear Seat Occupant Protection in Frontal Crashes" Stapp Car Crash Journal, 61: 67-100. [PDF]
Zhang K, Cao L, Wang Y, Hwang E, Reed MP, Forman J, Hu J (2017) “Impact Response Comparison between Parametric Human Models and Post-Mortem Human Subjects with a Wide Range of Obesity Levels” Obesity, 25(10): 1786-1794.
Zhang K, Cao L, Fanta A, Reed MP, Neal M, Wang JT, Lin CH, Hu J (2017) “An Automated Method to Morph Finite Element Whole-body Human Models with a Wide Range of Stature and Body Shape for both Men and Women” Journal of Biomechanics, 60: 253-260. [Journal homepage highlight]
Zaseck LW, Orton N, Chen C, Rupp J, Reed M, Gruber R, Scherer R, Hu J (2017) "The Influence Of Personal Protection Equipment, Occupant Body Size, and Restraint System on the Frontal Impact Responses of Hybrid III ATDs in Tactical Vehicles" Traffic Injury Prevention, 18(6): 642-649.
Hu J, Klinich KD, Manary MA, Flannagan CAC, Narayanaswamy P, Reed MP, Andreen M, Neal M, Lin C (2017) "Does Unbelted Safety Requirement Affect Protection For Belted Occupants" Traffic Injury Prevention, 18(S1): S85-S95. [PDF]
Klein KF, Hu J, Reed MP, Schneider WL, Rupp JD (2017) "Validation of a Parametric Finite Element Human Femur Model" Traffic Injury Prevention, 18(4): 420-426.
2016
Hu J (2016) "Rear Seat Occupant Protection: What Do We Know and What is the Future?" Journal of Automotive Safety and Energy, 7(4): 339-354. [PDF]
Hwang E, Hu J, Chen C, Klein K, Miller CS, Reed MP, Rupp JD, Hallman J (2016) "Development, Evaluation, and Sensitivity Analysis of Parametric Finite Element Whole-Body Human Models in Side Impacts" Stapp Car Crash Journal, 60: 473-508. [PDF]
Hu J (2016) "Height of Head Centre of Gravity Predicts Paediatric Head Injury Severity in Short-Distance Falls" Evidence-based Medicine, Commentary, PII: ebmed-2016-110558. DOI: 10.1136/ebmed-2016-110558. [PDF]
Wang Y, Cao L, Bai Z, Reed MP, Rupp JD, Hoff CN, Hu J (2016) "A Parametric Ribcage Geometry Model Accounting for Variations among the Adult Population" Journal of Biomechanics, 49(13): 2791-2798.
Al-Dirini RM, Reed MP, Hu J, Thewlis D (2016) "Development and Validation of a High Anatomical Fidelity FE Model for the Buttock and Thigh of a Seated Individual" Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 44(9): 2805-2816. [PDF]
Drignei D, Mourelatos Z, Kosova E, Hu J, Reed M, Rupp J, Gruber R, Scherer R (2016) “Uncertainty Assessment in Restraint System Optimization for Occupants of Tactical Vehicles” SAE International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing, 9 (2016-01-0316): 436-443.
Balaji R, Hu J, Reed MP (2016) "A Computational Study of Seat and Seatbelt Performance for Protecting 6 to 12 year-old Children in Frontal Crashes" International Journal of Vehicle Design, 70(1): 29-44. [PDF]
Zhu F, Jiang B, Hu J, Wang Y, Shen M, Yang KH (2016) "Computational Modeling of Traffic Related Thoracic Injury of A 10-Year-Old Child Using Subject-Specific Modeling Technique" Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 44(1):258-271. [PDF]
2015
Hu J, Flannagan CA, Shan B, McCoy RW, Siasoco KM, Barbat S (2015) “Integration of Active and Passive Safety Technologies - A Method to Study and Estimate Field Capability” Stapp Car Crash Journal 59: 269-296. [Won UMTRI Research Excellence Award] [PDF]
Schoell SL, Weaver AA, Urban JE, Jones DA, Hwang E, Reed MP, Rupp JD, Stitzel JD, Hu J (2015) “Development and Validation of an Older Occupant Finite Element Model of a Mid-Sized Male for Investigation of Age-Related Injury Risk” Stapp Car Crash Journal 59: 359-383.
Li Z, Park BK, Liu W, Zhang J, Reed MP, Rupp JD, Hoff CN, Hu J (2015) "A Statistical Skull Geometry Model for Children 0-3 Years Old" PLOS ONE, 10(5):e0127322, DOI: -10.1371/journal.pone.0127322. [PDF]
Li Z, Liu W, Zhang J, Hu J (2015) "Prediction of Skull Fracture Risk for Children 0-9 Months Old through Validated Parametric Finite Element Model and Cadaver Test Reconstruction" International Journal of Legal Medicine, 129(5):1055-66. [PDF]
Klein KF, Hu J, Reed MP, Hoff CN, Rupp JD (2015) "Development and Validation of Statistical Models of Femur Geometry for Use with Parametric Finite Element Models" Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 43(10): 2503-2514.
Hu J, Manary MA, Klinich KD, Reed MP (2015) "Evaluation of ISO CRS Envelopes Relative to U.S. Vehicles and Child Restraint Systems" Traffic Injury Prevention, 16(8): 781-785. [Won UMTRI Research Excellence Award]
Wang Y, Bai Z, Cao L, Reed MP, Fischer K, Adler A, Hu J (2015) "A Simulation Study on the Efficacy of Advanced Belt Restraints to Mitigate the Effects of Obesity for Rear-Seat Occupant Protection in Frontal Crashes" Traffic Injury Prevention, 16(sup1): S75-83. [PDF]
Shi X, Cao L, Reed MP, Rupp JD, and Hu J (2015) “Effects of Obesity on Occupant Responses in Frontal Crashes: A Simulation Analysis using Human Body Models” Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering. 18(12): 1280-1292.
Hu J and Klinich KD (2015) “Toward designing pedestrian-friendly vehicles” International Journal of Vehicle Safety. 8(1):22-54. [PDF]
2014
Shi X, Cao L, Reed MP, Rupp JD, Hoff CN, and Hu J (2014) “A Statistical Human Rib Cage Geometry Model Accounting for Variations by Age, Gender, Stature and BMI” Journal of Biomechanics. 47:2277-2285.
Xu S, Lai X, Ma C, Zhang J, and Hu J (2014) “Analysis of car deformation effect on AIS3+ head injury in frontal crash using logistic regression modeling” Applied Mechanics and Materials. 543-547: 354-357
2013
Hu J, Wu J, Klinich KD, Reed MP, Rupp JD, and Cao L (2013) "Optimizing the Rear Seat Environment for Older Children, Adults, and Infants" Traffic Injury Prevention. 14: S13-S22. [PDF]
Turkovich M, Hu J, van Roosmalen L, and Brienza D (2013) "Computer Simulations of Obesity Effects on Occupant Injury in Frontal Impacts" International Journal of Crashworthiness. 18(5): 502-515.
Li Z, Zhang J, and Hu J (2013) "Surface Material Effects on Fall-induced Pediatric Head Injuries: A Combined Approach of Testing, Modeling, and Optimization" International Journal of Crashworthiness. 18(4): 371-384.
Hu J, Wu J, Reed MP, Klinich KD, and Cao L (2013) "Rear Seat Restraint System Optimization for Older Children in Frontal Crashes" Traffic Injury Prevention. 14(6): 614-622.
Wu J, Cao L, Reed MP, and Hu J (2013) "A Simulation Study of Spine Biofidelity in the Hybrid-III 6-Year-Old ATD" Traffic Injury Prevention. 14(4): 397-404.
Hu J and Reed MP (2013) "Development of a Methodology for Simulating Seat Back Interaction Using Realistic Body Contours” SAE International Journal of Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems. 6(2): 623-628.
2012
Hu J, Rupp JD, and Reed MP (2012) “Focusing on vulnerable populations in crashes: recent advances in finite element human models for injury biomechanics research” Journal of Automotive Safety and Energy. 3(4): 295-307. [PDF]
Wu J, Hu J, Reed MP, Klinich KD, and Cao L (2012) "Development and Validation of a Parametric Child Anthropomorphic Test Device Model Representing 6-12-Year-Old Children" International Journal of Crashworthiness. 17(6): 606-620.
Klinich KD, Miller CS, Hu J, Samorezov JE, Pearlman MD, Schneider LW, and Rupp JD (2012) "Characterization of Ovine Utero-placental Interface Tensile Failure" Placenta 33(10):776-781. [PDF]
Li Z, Hu J, Zhang J (2012) "Development of a Parametric Pediatric Head Finite Element Model Based on Statistics and Accident Reconstruction" Journal of Tsinghua University. 52(11):1631-1637. (In Chinese).
Lai X, Ma C, Hu J, and Zhou Q (2012) "Impact Direction Effect on Serious-to-Fatal Injuries among Drivers in Near-Side Collisions According to Impact Location: Focus on Thoracic Injuries" Accident Analysis and Prevention, 48:442-450.
Wu J, Cao L, Zhang R, and Hu J (2012) "Model Development and Robust Optimal Design of Occupant Restraint System" Advanced Materials Research, 538-541: 2794-2797.
Hu J, Klinich KD, Reed M, Kokkolaras M, and Rupp JD (2012) “Development and Validation of a Modified Hybrid-III Six-Year-Old Dummy Model for Simulating Submarining in Motor-Vehicle Crashes” Medical Engineering & Physics. 34(5):541-551.
Klinich KD, Miller CS, Hu J, Nazmi G, Pearlman MD, Schneider LW, and Rupp JD (2012) "Effect of Frozen Storage on Dynamic Tensile Properties of Human Placenta" Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 134(3): 034501.
Ma C, Hu J, Zhang J, Huang S (2012) "A Study of the Vehicle Structure Crashworthiness in Dolly and Curb-trip Rollover Tests" Advanced Materials Research, 383-390:5392-5398.
2011
Li Z, Hu J, Reed MP, Rupp JD, Hoff CN, Zhang J, Cheng B (2011) "Development, Validation and Application of a Parametric Pediatric Head Finite Element Model for Impact Simulations" Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 39(12):2984-2997.
Zhang J, Li Z, Hu J, Cheng B (2011) "Child passenger safety regulation comparison between Europe and United States and the developing trends" Journal of Automotive Safety and Energy, 2(3): 185-191. (In Chinese). [PDF]
Hu J, Klinich KD, Miller CS, Rupp JD, Nazmi G, Pearlman MD, and Schneider LW. (2011) "A stochastic visco-hyperelastic model of human placenta tissue for finite-element crash simulations" Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 39(3):1074-1083. [PDF]
2010
Hu J, Ma C, Chou CC, and Yang KH. (2010) “Finite Element Analysis of Occupant Head and Neck Injury Mechanism during Rollover Crashes” International Journal of Vehicle Design, 54(3):238-261.
2009
Hu J, Klinich KD, Miller CS, Nazmi G, Pearlman MD, Schneider LW, and Rupp JD. (2009) "Quantifying dynamic mechanical properties of human placenta tissue using optimization techniques with specimen-specific finite element models" Journal of Biomechanics 42:2528-2534.
Hu J, Chou CC, and Yang KH. (2009) "Finite Element Investigation of Seatbelt Systems for Improving Occupant Protection during Rollover Crashes" SAE International Journal of Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems, 2(1): 904-913.
2008
Chou CC, Wagner CD, Yang KH, King AI, Hu J, Hope K, and Arepally S. (2008) "A review of math-based CAE tools for rollover simulations" International Journal of Vehicle Safety, 3(3): 236-275.
Zhang G, Cao L, Hu J, and Yang KH. (2008) “A Field Data Analysis of Risk Factors Affecting the Injury Risks in Vehicle-to-Pedestrian Crashes” Ann Adv Automot Med, 52:199-214. [PDF]
Chou CC, Hu J, Yang KH, and King AI. (2008) “A Method for Determining the Vehicle-to-Ground Contact Load during Laboratory-based Rollover Tests” SAE International Journal of Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems, 1(1): 318-325.
Hu J, Yang KH, Chou CC, and King AI. (2008) “A Numerical Investigation of Factors Affecting Cervical Spine Injuries during Rollover Crashes” Spine, 33(23): 2529-2535.
White NA, Hu J, Yang KH. (2008) "Conceptual Development of Personalized Whiplash Protection Systems" International Journal of Vehicle Safety, 3(2): 163-178.
2007
Hu J, Chou CC, Yang KH, and King AI. (2007) “A Weighted Logistic Regression Analysis for Predicting Head/Face and Neck Injuries during Rollover Crashes” Annu Proc Assoc Adv Automot Med, 51:363-379. [PDF]
Hu J, Jin X, Lee JB, Zhang L, Chaudhary V, Yang KH, and King AI. (2007) “Intraoperative Brain Shift Prediction Using a 3D Inhomogeneous Patient-Specific Finite Element Model” Journal of Neurosurgery 106(1): 164-169. [PDF]
Hu J, Yang KH, Chou CC, Chen R, and King AI. (2007) “Field Data Analysis of Occupant Injury during Single-Vehicle Rollover Crashes” International Journal of Vehicle Safety, 2(3): 261-277.
2006 and Earlier
Yang KH, Hu J, White N, King AI, Chou CC and Prasad P. (2006) “Development of Mathematical Models for Injury Biomechanics Research: A Review of 50 years of Publications in the Stapp Car Crash Conference” Stapp Car Crash Journal 50: 429-490. [PDF]
Kaur G, Tan J, Alam M, Chaudhary V, Chen D, Dong M, Eltahawy H, Fotouhi F, Gammage C, Gong J, Grosky W, Guthikonda M, Hu J, Jeyaraj D, Jin X, King A, Landman J, Lee J, Li Q, Lufei H, Morse M, Patel J, Sethi I, Shi W, Yang K, Zhang L. (2006) “CASMIL: A comprehensive software/toolkit for Image-guided Neurosurgeries” International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery, 2(2): 123-138. [PDF]
Hu J, Lee JB, Yang KH, and King AI. (2005) “Injury Patterns and Sources of Non-Ejected Occupants in Trip-Over Crashes: A Survey of NASS-CDS Database From 1997 to 2002” Annu Proc Assoc Adv Automot Med, 49:115-128. [PDF]
Hu J, Zhang J, and Huang S. (2003) “Dynamic Simulation of the Hydraulic Shock Absorber for Sled Impact Test” Mechanics in Engineering 25(4): 17-19. In Chinese. [PDF]