Gregory King

Dr. Gregory King is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC), School of Science and Engineering. He also holds a courtesy appointment at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. His research is centered on human musculoskeletal biomechanics, particularly the kinetic and kinematic analysis of human motion, with applications in aging, fall prevention, and healthcare ergonomics.

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Kansas, 2006
• M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Kansas, 2002
• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Kansas, 1999

Dr. King's research focuses on understanding balance, mobility, and postural control in aging populations and healthcare providers. His work applies biomechanical principles to real-world problems such as fall prevention in older adults, the physical demands on surgeons and dentists, and the interplay between psychological states and physical movement. He utilizes motion capture, posturography, and electromyography to quantify human motion and performance.

His recent publications show a strong trend in applying biomechanics to clinical and occupational settings, especially in surgery, dentistry, and ophthalmology. The studies often involve interdisciplinary collaboration and use advanced tools like virtual pelvic models, load cells, and machine learning to analyze human motion and improve safety and ergonomics.

Dr. King is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri and actively teaches courses such as Biomechanics, System Dynamics, and Vibration Analysis. While no specific awards are listed, his consistent publication record and lab affiliation indicate sustained scholarly activity.

He advises students in biomechanics and related fields and is affiliated with the Human Motion Laboratory at UMKC. His research has been supported through institutional and collaborative grants, though specific funding sources are not detailed in the provided text.