Maarten Afschrift

Maarten Afschrift is an Assistant Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Department of Biomechanics. He holds additional roles at IBBA and AMS - Rehabilitation & Development. His research focuses on biomechanical modeling of human movement, particularly in musculoskeletal systems and gait analysis. He specializes in predictive simulations of locomotion, exoskeleton assistance, and the biomechanical implications of aging on movement strategies.

Research Interests:

• Biomechanics of human movement and gait
• Musculoskeletal modeling and simulation
• Exoskeleton and assistive technology design
• Effects of aging on motor control and balance
• Predictive control strategies in human locomotion

Recent Research Trends:

His work emphasizes optimizing exoskeleton assistance for lower limbs, understanding metabolic energetics during walking, and modeling foot mechanics to improve gait simulations. Recent studies explore trade-offs between accuracy, speed, and stability in stepping tasks across age groups, leveraging computational frameworks like PredSim for predictive analysis.

Teaching & Grants:

He teaches courses on biomechanics of locomotion and contributes to editorial work in biomechanical journals. No specific grants or awards are listed, but his research is supported through institutional and collaborative projects.

Labs/Teams:

Active in interdisciplinary teams at IBBA and AMS, focusing on rehabilitation engineering and biomechanical innovations.