Michael E. Zabala, Ph.D.

Michael E. Zabala is the director of the Auburn University Biomechanical Engineering Lab, where he focuses on the biomechanics of human performance and injury prevention. He has a long history of research involving 3-D scanning and printing of custom devices for the human body and a strong collaboration history with the Auburn University Football Program. Some of his other research endeavors have included anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury prevention and lower-limb prostheses and exoskeleton design and control. Dr. Zabala holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Auburn University and a master’s degree and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Stanford.