Toni Arndt

Professor Toni Arndt holds a dual role as Professor of Biomechanics at The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH) and Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics at Karolinska Institutet, where he also directs the Podiatry program. He leads the Biomechanics section within the Department of Physiology, Nutrition and Biomechanics at GIH. His research focuses on tendon loading asymmetries, muscle-tendon interactions in sports, foot biomechanics influenced by footwear, and cycling biomechanics. With a PhD from the German Sport University Cologne, his career spans over two decades, including roles at Karolinska Institute and extensive collaborations internationally.

• Education: Undergraduate in New Zealand; PhD (1993-1997) on Achilles tendon asymmetry at Köln.
• Leadership: President-elect of the International Footwear Biomechanics Group (ISB-affiliated).

Research interests center on Achilles tendon strain measurement, injury prevention through footwear innovation, and optimizing athletic performance via biomechanical analysis. His work bridges experimental biomechanics with clinical applications, notably in para-athletics and aging populations. Over 90+ publications span peer-reviewed journals like Sports Biomechanics and Journal of Biomechanics.

Awards: Not explicitly named, but recognized through professional leadership roles.

Grants and advising: Extensive research funding (not detailed here) and supervision of numerous collaborative projects. Active in peer review for journals including Journal of Biomechanics.

Labs/Teams: Head of biomechanics laboratory at GIH, collaborating with international groups on footwear and sports injury research.