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Prof. Dr. William R. Taylor is a Professor of Movement Biomechanics at ETH Zürich's Department of Health Sciences and Technology, where he also serves as the Head of the Department and Deputy Head of the Institute for Biomechanics. His primary focus is on developing medical engineering concepts to assess musculoskeletal deficits and movement pathologies, with applications in clinical decision-making and targeted therapies. He has pioneered techniques such as the REFRAME approach for knee implant design evaluation and dynamic videofluoroscopy for joint analysis.
William R. Taylor holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Bath (1999). His academic journey includes postdoctoral research at the Biomechanics Research Lab, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, Australia, and leadership roles at the Julius Wolff Institute, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin (2001–2012).
His research interests span biomechanics of aging, Parkinson’s disease gait analysis, spinal alignment in scoliosis, and wearable sensor technologies. He leads the Laboratory for Movement Biomechanics, which develops innovative solutions for musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, including wheelchair steering systems and fall prevention interventions for the elderly.
Prof. Taylor has received prestigious awards, including the European Society of Biomechanics SM Perren Award (2022) and ISB Clinical Biomechanics Award (2021). His work has produced over 160 peer-reviewed journal contributions, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration between engineering, clinical neuroscience, and data science.
Current projects include optimizing subthalamic nucleus DBS for Parkinson’s gait improvement, assessing stress-related low back pain in occupational settings, and validating spinal alignment models like ScolioSIM. He also explores the impact of electrode placement, sensor technologies, and machine learning in functional outcome predictions.
