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Andrew Laing is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo. He serves as Director of the Injury Biomechanics and Aging Laboratory, focusing on musculoskeletal biomechanics, fall-related trauma, and age-related mobility challenges. His research integrates experimental methods (e.g., drop towers, human volunteer studies) with computational modeling to address hip fractures, spinal injuries, and workplace ergonomics.
Education: PhD from Simon Fraser University. Teaching includes courses like KIN 612 on instrumentation for biomechanical research and KIN 221 on advanced biomechanics.
Research priorities span three areas: 1) biomechanical mechanisms of fall-related injuries (hip fractures, spinal cord injuries), 2) balance/mobility interventions to reduce fall risk, and 3) age-specific workplace musculoskeletal disorder prevention. Current projects explore flooring systems' effectiveness in injury mitigation and age-related differences in injury tolerance.
Key contributions include the SAFEST review on shock-absorbing flooring efficacy and studies on hip protector design. His work bridges biomechanical innovation with clinical applications, emphasizing translational research for older adult populations.
Lab supervision involves undergraduate and graduate student training opportunities. Collaborations focus on interdisciplinary injury prevention strategies across clinical, industrial, and aging-care contexts.
