James Gardiner

Dr. James Gardiner is a Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics at the Institute of Sport, Manchester Metropolitan University. His research focuses on the biomechanics of human and animal locomotion, assistive device design for mobility impairments, falls risk in older adults, and musculoskeletal impairment diagnosis. He combines experimental and computational methods to advance medical technologies and biological understanding. His work spans human prosthetics, animal movement analysis, and interdisciplinary engineering-biology collaborations.

Key research interests include:

• Prosthetic leg design and gait optimization
• Biomechanical analysis of equine and feline locomotion
• Shape complexity metrics in evolutionary and medical contexts
• Human perception of biological motion realism

Recent articles highlight his contributions to prosthetic ankle design, animal movement studies, and shape analysis techniques. His interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering and biology to address real-world challenges in healthcare and technology.