Dr. Duane Cronin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Ontario Canada. His core research topics include high deformation rate material characterization for soft materials (including biomaterials), advanced numerical modeling to predict trauma to the human body, and experimental testing for the verification and validation of modeling approaches. Past work has included the application of modeling techniques to predict primary blast injury and evaluate torso protection, as well as numerical and experimental studies to investigate close proximity blast and injury for landmine protection. His current research is focused on primary blast injury prediction in complex blast environments and the evaluation of blast loading on the body as it relates to head injury.