Carolyn A. Duncan

Carolyn A. Duncan is an Assistant Professor in Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology and an Affiliated Assistant Professor in the Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program at Michigan Technological University. She holds roles as the Graduate Program Director and is affiliated with the Great Lakes Research Center. Her research focuses on mobility, postural control, and ergonomics for occupational and aging populations, particularly addressing fall prevention and environmental design adaptations.

Her research interests include analyzing how environmental factors (e.g., lighting), task demands (e.g., load carrying), and individual characteristics (e.g., aging, musculoskeletal injury) influence balance recovery and mobility. She explores ergonomic solutions for special populations through studies in maritime work environments, dynamic platforms, and manual materials handling.

Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary work in occupational ergonomics, biomechanics, and human factors engineering. Her research trends emphasize understanding postural stability in dynamic environments and translating findings into practical interventions for workplace safety and aging populations.

No scientific awards are listed. Advising/mentoring details and grant information are not provided in the text. Dr. Duncan leads the Balance and Functional Mobility Lab and maintains an active social media presence via Twitter for research dissemination.