Lugdivine Leblond
About Lugdivine Leblond
Lugdivine Leblond is an Ingénieur d'études at Aix-Marseille Université, specializing in biomechanical analysis and the development of models for automated pedicle screw positioning. She holds a Licence de Physique and a Master's degree in Bioengineering of Tissues and Implants from Aix-Marseille Université.
Work at Aix-Marseille University
Lugdivine Leblond has been employed at Aix-Marseille Université since 2021 as an Ingénieur d'études in the Laboratoire de Biomécanique Appliquée. In this role, she focuses on biomechanical research, specifically in creating an enriched model of the human spine to enhance automated pedicle screw positioning. Her work involves developing experimental protocols and computational routines for data processing, contributing to advancements in spine biomechanics.
Education and Expertise
Lugdivine Leblond completed her Licence de Physique at Aix-Marseille Université from 2014 to 2018, followed by a Master in Bioingenierie des Tissus et Implants from 2018 to 2020. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in physics and bioengineering, which she applies in her current research activities focused on spine biomechanics.
Research Activities and Techniques
In her research, Lugdivine Leblond engages in the extraction and dissection of human and porcine spines and vertebrae. She focuses on determining the ideal perforation path of the pedicle and morphologically characterizing vertebrae. Her work involves utilizing software tools such as Paraview and 3D Slicer for biomechanical analysis, as well as programming languages like MATLAB and Python for numerical simulations related to cerebrospinal fluid circulation.
Previous Experience at Université Gustave Eiffel
Prior to her current position, Lugdivine Leblond worked as an Ingénieur d’études at Université Gustave Eiffel in the Laboratoire de Biomécanique Appliquée for a brief period in 2020. This experience contributed to her expertise in biomechanical research and further developed her skills in the field.