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    Daralyn E. Johnson

    San Diego State University

    Daralyn Johnson, BS, completed her undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering at San Diego State University. Her work centers on the biomechanical evaluation of spinal constructs using experimental testing and finite element analysis, with a focus on understanding load sharing, construct stiffness, and failure mechanisms under physiological loading conditions.
    This research was conducted as part of a collaborative undergraduate capstone design team and was continued beyond the academic timeline to further refine the work and share its findings with the spine research community. The project integrates mechanical testing in accordance with ASTM standards with computational modeling to provide insight into the structural performance of cervical spine instrumentation.
    Daralyn’s academic interests reflect a strong curiosity for applying mechanical engineering principles to complex orthopedic and spinal systems. While her current work spans multiple engineering domains, she remained actively involved in this project to help advance meaningful, engineering-driven contributions to spine research.

    Disclosure(s): Spinal Elements: Employee (Terminated, March 14, 2025)

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