David Koncan
About David Koncan
David Koncan is a Patent Examiner at the Government of Canada, specializing in sports engineering and impact biomechanics. He holds a PhD in Impact Biomechanics from the University of Ottawa and has experience in product testing to enhance safety standards.
Work at Government of Canada
David Koncan has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the Government of Canada since 2019. In this role, he evaluates patent applications to determine their compliance with legal standards and assesses the novelty and utility of inventions. His work contributes to the protection of intellectual property rights in Canada, ensuring that innovations are properly recognized and safeguarded.
Education and Expertise
David Koncan holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Biomedical Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ottawa, which he completed from 2007 to 2011. He further pursued a Master of Science (MSc) in Sports Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University from 2011 to 2012. He also earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Ottawa, focusing on impact biomechanics for child and adult concussions from 2013 to 2017. His expertise includes finite element analysis, a technique used to predict product responses to various physical effects.
Background in Sports Engineering
David Koncan has a background in sports engineering, which integrates engineering principles into the design and development of sports equipment and facilities. His experience includes conducting research in brain injury and impact biomechanics, specifically focusing on product testing aimed at improving safety standards in sports. This background informs his approach to both research and practical applications in his current role.
Previous Experience at adidas group
Before his current position, David Koncan interned with the adidas group as part of the Adidas Innovation Team from 2012 to 2013. This six-month internship took place in Herzogenaurach, Germany, where he contributed to projects aimed at enhancing product innovation and performance in sports equipment.
Research Roles at University of Ottawa
David Koncan has held multiple research positions at the University of Ottawa. He worked as a Research Aid in 2010 for three months and later served as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Neurotrauma Impact Science Lab from 2018 to 2019. His research during these roles focused on the biomechanics of brain injuries and the development of safety standards in sports.