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Mohammad Kia is a leading biomechanics researcher whose work centers on computational modeling and experimental analysis of the human knee, with a particular focus on joint stability, ligament function, and knee arthroplasty. His most influential contribution is the development of a multibody knee model that corroborated subject-specific experimental measurements of low ligament forces and kinematic coupling during passive flexion (38 citations). This work introduced a novel strategy for estimating soft tissue constraints, advancing the field's understanding of how ligament loads and joint motion interact in a passive state. Kia has also made significant contributions to unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA), investigating frontal plane stability (16 citations) and the kinematics of passive flexion following balanced versus overstuffed fixed bearing UKA (12 citations). His research bridges computational simulation and cadaveric testing, providing critical insights that inform surgical techniques and implant design. With a citation count exceeding 66 across his top papers, Kia’s work is essential reading for researchers and students in orthopedic biomechanics, offering a rigorous, evidence-based foundation for improving knee surgery outcomes.