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Dr. David Andrews is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Windsor's Faculty of Human Kinetics. His research spans biomechanics, ergonomics, and educational leadership. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo (1996) and has served as a 3M National Teaching Fellow, past president of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics, and former head of the Department of Kinesiology.
- Education: Ph.D. (Waterloo, 1996), M.Sc. (McMaster, 1992), B.P.E. (McMaster, 1989)
- Leadership Roles: Teaching Leadership Chair (2014–2019), Research Leadership Chair, Academic Department Head
- Research Focus: Injury prevention through biomechanical modeling, musculoskeletal responses to impacts, and educational leadership in higher education
His work integrates teaching and research, emphasizing student collaboration in studies involving patient handling, sports safety (e.g., football/hockey head impacts), and ergonomic interventions. He has secured funding from NSERC, WE-SPARK, and industry partners like Leggett & Platt Automotive. His pedagogical research explores anatomy instruction, peer observation of teaching, and student engagement strategies in large classes.
- Awards: 3M National Teaching Fellow
- Grants: Over $2M from federal, institutional, and industry sources
