Adam Goodworth

Dr. Adam Goodworth is a Professor of Engineering at Westmont College, specializing in biomechanics, control systems, and injury mechanisms. He holds a BS and MS in Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Oregon Health & Science University. His research focuses on human movement, balance, and biomechanics, with federal grant-funded studies in postural control and clinical applications. Dr. Goodworth is a Professional Engineer and accredited Accident Reconstructionist with postdoctoral training in pathological gait and a certificate in prosthetics from the Newington Program. Before joining Westmont in 2019, he spent nine years in a Clinical Physical Therapy program.

Research Interests:

• Biomechanical analysis of human movement and balance
• Postural control mechanisms in neurological disorders (e.g., cerebral palsy, vestibular dysfunction)
• Engineering approaches to accident reconstruction and injury prevention
• Prosthetics design and rehabilitation technologies
• Development of clinical assessment tools for motor control

Publications highlight advanced modeling of postural dynamics, sensory integration in balance control, and translational applications in clinical settings. Recent work explores vibration-based balance prostheses, pediatric motor development, and biomechanics of athletic performance.

Grants/Consulting: Active federally funded projects and industry collaborations in automotive safety and clinical biomechanics. His work bridges engineering principles with medical applications, emphasizing translational research for clinical impact.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on prosthetic design, motor control modeling, and injury prevention studies through partnerships with hospitals and engineering firms.