Ram Haddas
Dr. Ram Haddas is a biomechanist, engineer, academic, athlete, dreamer, learner, and doer. As the current director of UR Medicine Motion Labs, he actively bridges the gap between Medicine and Science. He also holds the position of Assistant Professor at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York. Beyond his clinical services, research, teaching, and mentorship, Dr. Haddas is both an avid student and a cultivator of leadership.
His passion extends to consulting for medical device companies, healthcare organizations, and investors aiming for significant enhancements in quality of life and injury prevention. Among his areas of expertise are disability and functional diagnosis, biomechanics, movement science, injury causation, neuromuscular analysis, brain activity analysis, human interaction with orthopedic bracing, walking aids, and protective equipment, as well as validation and implementation of injury prevention technology, including wearable sensors. Furthermore, Dr. Haddas’s expertise extends into the legal domain, offering invaluable forensic engineering services. For legal professionals seeking a seasoned expert witness, Dr. Haddas provides insights related to biomechanics and injury causation, movement science and gait analysis, and product liability. He is particularly skilled at evaluating slip/trip/fall incidents, especially in relation to musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. His testimony and analytical skills have been crucial in numerous legal proceedings, making him a sought-after expert witness in the field.