Dr. Rami K. Korhonen is a Professor of Biomechanics at the Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, where he leads the Musculoskeletal Diseases Research Community and Biophysics Research Group and serves as a Principal Investigator in MathKOA. His expertise lies in imaging-based multiscale biomechanics and computational modeling, with a focus on developing methods for diagnostics and prognostics of osteoarthritis.

With over 20 years of research experience, Rami has authored over 220 peer-reviewed journal articles and holds a Scopus H-index of 46 with more than 6,500 citations. He was recognized in the 2023 Elsevier list of the top 2% most cited researchers worldwide, specifically in the fields of Biomedical Engineering, Orthopedics and Engineering. His work has been instrumental in developing advanced experimental and computational methods to characterize and model human musculoskeletal system and tissues, significantly improving diagnostics and prognostics of joint injuries and osteoarthritis. These innovative approaches have led to several high-impact and award articles, open access data and models, invention disclosures, and a spin-off company.

Rami’s leadership at MathKOA focuses on ex vivo experimental models of osteoarthritis, joint- and tissue-level computational modeling, and simulation of interventions for knee osteoarthritis, a chronic condition affecting millions of people worldwide. He has secured over 10 million EUR in research funding, including major grants like the European Research Council and the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Challenge Programme Grant.

In addition to his research achievements, Rami is a committed mentor, having supervised 34 PhD students from diverse fields and countries, and is currently supervising 17 PhD students. His dedication to student success is reflected in over 10 awards his students have won in orthopaedic and biomechanics conferences.

Rami’s contributions to the field have been recognized through several awards, such as the Perkins Prize 2003 and Excellence in Basic Science Awards of the Journal of Orhopaedic Research (2021 and 2023). His innovative research and produced invention disclosures, including automatic segmentation and imaging-based modeling methods, further highlight the potential of his research in medical technology field.

Looking forward, Rami is committed to enhancing personalized therapy guidance for musculoskeletal disorders through multiscale computational modeling and interdisciplinary collaboration. His ongoing efforts, together with other MathKOA partners, to integrate these tools into clinical practice will shape the future of orthopedic healthcare and improve outcomes for patients around the world.