Dr. Scott Gayzik is a prominent researcher and innovator in injury biomechanics, with expertise spanning morphometrics, physical surrogate development, and bioheat transfer applications. He has published extensively in the field, and his work has been recognized for excellence by the Stapp Car Crash Conference and the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine.

He earned a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science from Virginia Tech and a Doctor of Philosophy in biomedical engineering from Wake Forest University.

Dr. Gayzik serves as an associate professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the Virginia Tech–Wake Forest University Center for Injury Biomechanics. He is technical lead of the Full Body Models Center of Expertise within the Global Human Body Models Consortium and serves on the scientific review committee for the International Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury.

Dr. Matthew Davis is an established researcher and technical leader in injury biomechanics whose work focuses on the development and application of computational human body models for injury prediction and prevention. His experience includes contributions to industry and government initiatives advancing human body modeling in automotive and military contexts.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering from UNC–Chapel Hill and both a Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in biomedical engineering from the Virginia Tech–Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences.

During his time at Virginia Tech–Wake Forest University, Dr. Davis was a member of the Full Body Models Center of Expertise within the Global Human Body Models Consortium, an industry-sponsored and government-supported effort to develop standardized finite element human body models for crash injury prediction and prevention. He also supported several Department of Defense initiatives related to human body modeling and its application in military settings. His doctoral research focused on developing a finite element human body model representing a small female.

Dr. Zach Hostetler is a researcher in injury biomechanics specializing in computational human body modeling and injury risk assessment across automotive and military applications. His work focuses on model validation and the development of injury risk curves to support safety evaluation in complex loading environments.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Baylor University and both a Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in biomedical engineering from the Virginia Tech–Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences.

Dr. Hostetler’s graduate research included CT-based image analysis to develop population-specific finite element models of the thorax for assessing cortical thickness changes with age and sex. His doctoral work advanced computational human body modeling and injury risk curve development, with a focus on lower extremity injuries in underbody blast conditions. He also supported validation of a finite element anthropomorphic test device model for military safety applications and contributed to automotive studies of human body modeling and injury risk in far-side crash scenarios.

Elizabeth Carlson is an operations management professional with experience supporting engineering and defense-related initiatives. Her work focuses on strengthening organizational systems, coordinating complex projects, and ensuring processes meet internal standards and client expectations.

She earned a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from UNC–Charlotte and a Master of Science in engineering management from Old Dominion University.

Before joining Elemance in 2016, Carlson contributed to engineering efforts for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, where she led engineering projects, performed weapons analysis in simulation environments, and developed target vulnerability models. At Elemance, she has held roles in project delivery, compliance oversight, contract administration, and policy development.

Sarah Stitzel is an engineer and operations management professional with experience in computational modeling and simulation across aerospace and defense applications. Her work includes finite element modeling in support of NASA programs and military projects.

She earned a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech. Her graduate research focused on computational simulations of gas turbine engine flow fields.

Stitzel has been with Elemance since 2014 and now leads its sales and licensing activities.

Dr. Nolan Horton is a researcher in injury biomechanics specializing in computational modeling of musculoskeletal injuries. His work focuses on developing and applying finite element models to understand injury mechanisms and reduce injury risk.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Alabama and both a Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in bioengineering from the University of Kansas.

Dr. Horton’s graduate research used finite element modeling to investigate musculoskeletal injuries of the thumb and knee. His broader interests include advancing computational modeling approaches to reduce injury risk and improve quality of life.

Drew DiSerafino is an engineer with experience in computational modeling and simulation. His work includes developing finite element and computational models for soft tissue systems and therapeutic applications.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering from the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at NC State University and UNC-Chapel Hill.

DiSerafino’s experience includes the development of a finite element model for an in vitro human vocal fold platform and a computational model of electromagnetic heating of liver tissue during ablation therapy.

Sarah Crimmins is an engineer with expertise in injury biomechanics and an interest in developing medical devices for improving quality of life.

She earned a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering and a Master of Science in biomedical engineering from Virginia Tech.

Crimmins' graduate research focused on quantitative texture analysis of patellar tendon ultrasound images in college basketball players to better understand patellar tendinopathy in jumping sports. She also developed a bobsled transfer device for athletes with paraplegia in Lake Placid, New York.

Brooke Ireland is an engineer specializing in computational modeling and simulation for biomedical applications. Her work includes developing finite element models from high-resolution laser-scanned imaging and integrating imaging technologies into biomechanical modeling workflows.

She earned a Bachelor of Science in biomedical and medical engineering from the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at NC State University and UNC-Chapel Hill.

Ireland has contributed to projects involving computational analysis, data processing, and model development. Her engineering training spans biological systems and medical technologies, supporting research and development efforts in biomedical engineering.