Since 2009 he has been the director with 100 multidisciplinary scientists who undertake cutting-edge research in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, biomaterials and implant science. The research contributes to the AO Foundation’s educational courses dedicated to promoting excellence in patient care in musculoskeletal disorders and trauma where over 58,000 surgeons attend 830 such educational events globally each year.
He is author on over 220 peer reviewed research articles and numerous reviews and book chapters. His research work on titanium implant interfaces in trauma has translated to major improvements in the design and manufacture of fracture fixation devices.