Dr. Utpal Dhar is a mechanical engineer with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Florida Atlantic University and over nine years of industrial experience in Italy. He brings a strong combination of academic leadership, hands-on research, and industry expertise to the field of biomechanics and advanced materials. Currently serving as a Graduate Assistant at Florida Atlantic University, Dr. Dhar manages the Spine Biomechanics Laboratory, where he trains undergraduate and graduate students and oversees multiple research projects. His primary research involves converting CT scans into 3D models and performing finite element analysis (FEA) to identify optimal implant solutions for patients. His work spans a range of spinal conditions, including lumbar degenerative diseases and spondylolisthesis, with a focus on evaluating various fixation systems. He is also engaged in shoulder biomechanics research, using FEA to determine the most suitable implant types (e.g., onset, inset, onlay) for different clinical scenarios. Dr. Dhar’s industrial background includes roles at Itla Bonaiti SRL and Giusseppe F.lli Bonaiti SPA in Italy, where he specialized in materials characterization, failure analysis, mechanical and metallographic testing. During this time, he developed and implemented standard operating procedures and maintained laboratory systems that ensured high standards of safety, accuracy, and efficiency.