جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Sports Orthopedics
• Sports Medicine
• Physiology
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Professor Suguru Torii is a distinguished faculty member at Waseda University's School of Sport Sciences, specializing in Sports Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. With a PhD in Sports Science, he serves as Director of the Waseda Institute of Human Growth and Development (2021-2026) and maintains affiliations with the Global Education Center. His research interests focus on the intricate relationship between growth, development, and sports injuries in children and adolescents. Torii has made significant contributions to understanding musculoskeletal development patterns , bone health in young athletes , and biomechanical factors contributing to sports injuries. His work bridges clinical practice with scientific research, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to injury prevention and treatment in pediatric populations. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on growth-related changes in musculoskeletal tissues , with particular attention to the timing of peak velocity in height, lean mass, and bone mass. His research employs advanced methodologies including DXA, ultrasound, and 3D motion analysis to investigate biomechanical and physiological adaptations during growth and sports participation. Japanese Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine Best Paper Award 2006 (awarded June 2007) 4th Japanese Society of Clinical Sports Medicine Award (awarded November 2005) Torii has led numerous significant research projects including The effectiveness of eating an appropriate breakfast in building the body of athletes (2019-2022) and Development of the appropriate evaluation of energy availability for Japanese female athletes (2016-2019). His work on energy availability, bone health in young athletes, and injury prevention has received funding from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. He serves on the professional boards of multiple societies including the Japanese Society of Sports Psychiatry, Running Society, Japan Growth Society, and Japanese Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine. Professor Torii directs the Waseda Institute of Human Growth and Development, where his team conducts cutting-edge research on growth patterns, musculoskeletal development, and sports-related injuries in children and adolescents. The institute collaborates with clinical and research partners to translate scientific findings into practical applications for coaches, athletic trainers, and healthcare providers working with young athletes.

Kristian O'Connorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomechanics
• Musculoskeletal Injury
• Sports Medicine
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kristian O'Connor is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology within the College of Health Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he also serves as Associate Vice Provost for Research Education. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Exercise Science from the University of Massachusetts (2002), an M.S. in Exercise Science from Arizona State University (1998), and a B.A. in Physics from Colorado College (1994). Dr. O'Connor's research centers on the biomechanics of musculoskeletal injury, with particular emphasis on knee injury mechanisms during sports activities. His work investigates how neuromuscular fatigue contributes to increased injury risk in conditions like anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears and anterior knee pain, and explores its role in osteoarthritis progression. A significant innovation in his research involves developing portable single-camera 3D motion capture technology for clinical settings, eliminating the need for specialized laboratory environments. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on age-related movement changes, knee biomechanics during dynamic tasks, and fatigue-induced injury mechanisms. His work spans geriatric mobility, athletic performance, and clinical rehabilitation, with strong methodological emphasis on motion analysis and neuromuscular assessment. Key trends include transition step descent biomechanics, visual-motor integration in aging populations, and foot-joint coupling dynamics in runners. Dean’s Award for Outstanding Service (2016), College of Health Sciences As Associate Vice Provost for Research Education, Dr. O'Connor oversees research training programs while maintaining active NIH-funded research. His recent grants include NIH R44HD068147-02 ($1.5M) and R43HD068147-01 ($215k) for developing clinical gait assessment tools, plus industry funding from Sport Biomechanics, Inc. His research program integrates motion capture technology development with fundamental injury mechanism studies, focusing on translating laboratory findings to clinical applications for injury prevention and rehabilitation. Dr. O'Connor leads a biomechanics research laboratory focused on developing portable motion analysis systems and investigating injury mechanisms across diverse populations including athletes, older adults, and clinical patients. His team's development of single-camera 3D motion tracking represents a significant advancement toward accessible clinical biomechanics assessment.

Ezio Preatoniمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Biomechanics
• Motor Control
• Injury Prevention
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ezio Preatoni is a Senior Lecturer in the Department for Health at the University of Bath, where he serves as Director of Internationalisation and Biomechanics Group coordinator. He holds affiliations with the Centre for Health and Injury and Illness Prevention in Sport, Bath Institute for the Augmented Human, and Centre for Bioengineering & Biomedical Technologies. His educational background includes a Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering and Doctor of Engineering in Bioengineering from Politecnico di Milano. Dr. Preatoni's research focuses on biomechanical analysis of human movement, motor coordination, and variability in relation to athletic performance and injury prevention. His work integrates neuro-motor assessment, sports biomechanics (rugby, walking, jumping), footwear technology, and health-focused wearable sensors. He employs dynamical systems approaches to understand movement adaptation and injury mechanisms. Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on wearable sensor validation (2025), including ear-based inertial measurement units for gait analysis, deep learning applications for joint moment estimation, and fatigue effects on movement coordination. This research advances quantitative methods for sports performance monitoring and clinical movement assessment. Awards & Honors: 2017 Internship Grant, International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Faculty Recognising Excellence Award (2022) Best Student Presentation Award at MobiUK 2025 (co-author) ISBS New Investigator Award finalist (2021) He leads multiple funded projects including FAL-VITAE (falls assessment using video/IMU technology) and Texo-Skeleton (textile-based exoskeletons). Currently accepting PhD students for projects in applied biomechanics, motor control, and sports technology. External roles include Board membership at International Society of Biomechanics in Sports and academic boards at University of Brescia.

• Orthopedics
• Musculoskeletal health and human movement
• Bone, skin and cartilage science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kevin J. Deluzio is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Queen's University and serves as Dean of Smith Engineering. He holds a cross-appointment in the Centre for Health Innovation and is affiliated with the Canadian Orthopaedic Research Society and multiple biomechanics societies. His research focuses on musculoskeletal health, biomechanics of human locomotion, and knee osteoarthritis treatment evaluation. Dr. Deluzio earned his BSc (1988), MSc (1990), and PhD (1997) from Queen's University, followed by postdoctoral training at Harvard University. He previously held a faculty position at Dalhousie University, establishing the Dynamics of Human Motion Laboratory. Education: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mathematics and Engineering, Queen's University (1988) Master's of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Queen's University (1990) Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, Queen's University (1997) Post-doctorate in Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Harvard University (1999) Research Interests: Dr. Deluzio investigates biomechanical factors of musculoskeletal diseases (e.g., knee osteoarthritis), non-invasive therapies, and surgical treatments like total knee replacement. His work involves markerless motion capture systems and collaborations between engineering and medicine through the Human Mobility Research Centre at Kingston General Hospital. Grants & Awards: While no specific awards are listed, his research has been supported through academic appointments and institutional affiliations. Labs & Teams: Directs the Dynamics of Human Motion Laboratory and collaborates at the Human Mobility Research Centre, integrating engineering and medical expertise to advance musculoskeletal health solutions.

Erik Schemeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomedical Engineering
• Machine Learning
• Neuroprosthetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Erik Scheme is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), and serves as Associate Director of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBME). He holds a PhD and is a Professional Engineer (PEng). His roles include advising the Dr. J. Herbert Smith Centre for Technology Management and Entrepreneurship, emphasizing innovation in biomedical technologies and healthcare systems. His research focuses on advanced human-machine interaction through biomedical engineering, with a strong emphasis on myoelectric prosthetics, wearable sensors, and machine learning applications. Key areas include improving neuroprosthetic control via incremental learning, gait analysis using underfoot pressure sensors, and developing robust EMG-based gesture recognition systems. His work bridges clinical needs with technological innovation, addressing challenges in rehabilitation, activity monitoring, and user-centric design. Recent publications highlight advancements in adaptive control systems, sensor fusion, and ethical data practices in healthcare. His contributions span both theoretical frameworks (e.g., self-supervised learning models) and applied technologies (e.g., gold-plated 3D-printed electrodes). Dr. Scheme collaborates across disciplines, integrating robotics, signal processing, and clinical validation to create impactful solutions. His lab, affiliated with IBME, actively explores emerging areas like exhaled breath analysis for disease detection and federated learning in healthcare data analytics.

Philippe Dixonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biomechanics
• Neuroscience
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Philippe Dixon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education at McGill University, with a division in Biomechanics and Neuroscience. He holds adjunct professor roles at the University of Montreal (School of Kinesiology and Physical Activity Sciences) and the University of Laval (Department of Kinesiology). His research focuses on human movement biomechanics using motion capture systems and wearable sensors, combined with machine learning for health and athletic performance optimization. He has expertise in gait analysis, muscle coactivation patterns in cerebral palsy, and predictive modeling of physiological states. Dr. Dixon earned a Post-doctoral fellowship in Public Health at Harvard University, a PhD in Engineering Science from the University of Oxford, and dual degrees in Biomechanics and Physics from McGill University. His education includes a Bachelor of Education in Mathematics and Physics (McGill), a Master of Science in Biomechanics (McGill), and a PhD in Engineering Science (Oxford). He has received grants such as the NSERC Discovery Grant (2022–2027) and the FRQSC AUDACE Grant (2022). His work emphasizes wearable sensor integration, with contributions to datasets like NACOB and tools like OpenOFM. He currently supervises Master’s and PhD students in biomechanics and machine learning applications. Key research themes include gait adaptations on uneven surfaces, machine learning for cough detection via smart garments, and musculoskeletal coordination in clinical populations. His articles span biomechanical modeling, wearable sensor validation, and neuro-musculoskeletal analysis, reflecting interdisciplinary innovation in human movement science.

Christian Hellandمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Physical Training
• Strength Training
• Athlete Testing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christian Helland serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sport and Social Sciences at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH). Additionally, he works as a consultant in the strength department at Olympiatoppen (the Norwegian Olympic Training Center), where he is responsible for physical training programs for beach volleyball, para table tennis, and rowing athletes. Christian holds a master's degree from the Institute of Physical Performance and has been engaged in both practical and theoretical lecturing since 2012. His professional background includes competing as a beach volleyball player at the World Tour level since 2014, which provides him with valuable practical experience to complement his academic work. Dr. Helland's research focuses on optimizing athletic performance through scientific approaches to physical training. His work examines strength development, jump and sprint performance metrics, tendon mechanics, and recovery processes in elite athletes. His research has significant practical applications for coaches and athletes seeking to improve performance while minimizing injury risk. His publication record demonstrates a strong focus on force-velocity profiling, strength and power testing methodologies, and the physiological responses to different training modalities. A recurring theme in his work is the comparison of different training approaches and assessment methods, particularly examining how strength-oriented versus power-oriented training affects recovery needs and performance outcomes. His research often involves collaborations with other leading sports scientists across Norway and internationally. Christian teaches courses in volleyball, coaching methodologies, sports psychology, and sports practice for children and youth. His practical experience as an elite athlete informs his teaching approach, bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world application.

• Sports Medicine
• Exercise Physiology
• Heat Stress
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dieter Leyk serves as a Professor at the German Sport University Cologne within the Institute of Exercise Training and Sport Informatics, specifically in the Section Exercise Physiology and leading the Performance Physiology Research Group. His work focuses on translating exercise science into public health initiatives, with contact details including phone +49 221 4982-6163 and email leyk@dshs-koeln.de. His primary research areas include: Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology Heat Stress and Thermoregulation in athletic performance Injury prevention and rehabilitation engineering Analysis of sedentary behavior and health promotion strategies Substance use in sports (analgesics and dietary supplements) Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a shift towards large-scale epidemiological studies, particularly the ActIv project involving over 50,000 runners. His work bridges clinical sports medicine with public health policy, addressing critical issues like pain management and nutritional supplementation in athletic populations. The research consistently emphasizes practical applications for improving athlete safety and public health outcomes. Collaborative networks are evident through 88 shared publications with Thomas Rüther and partnerships with researchers like Stefanie Klatt. While specific grant details and student mentorship records aren't detailed in available sources, his leadership in major projects like ActIv-KV indicates substantial research funding and team management responsibilities.

Steffi Colyerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Biomechanics
• Sports Biomechanics
• Motion Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Steffi Colyer is a Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics at the Department for Health, University of Bath. She is affiliated with the Centre for Health and Injury and Illness Prevention in Sport and the Bath Institute for the Augmented Human. Her research is supported by major grants from EPSRC and ESA, focusing on elite athletic performance, rehabilitation, and motion analysis technologies. Her research interests center on biomechanics of athletic performance, particularly in sports such as skeleton, badminton, and sprinting. She investigates the kinetic and kinematic determinants of elite performance, develops markerless motion capture systems for real-world analysis, and applies musculoskeletal modelling to understand internal loading and adaptation in normal and simulated gravity environments. Her work bridges sports science, engineering, and rehabilitation. The recent trend in her publications shows a strong focus on markerless motion analysis, pose estimation, musculoskeletal modelling, and the biomechanics of sprinting and racket sports. She leverages advanced computational methods, including deep learning and in silico simulations, to improve performance analysis and injury prevention. Her scientific awards include: ISBS New Investigator Award finalist (oral) (co-author), 2022 Departmental Staff Award for Innovation in Learning and Teaching, 2025 She has supervised multiple research students and projects, including PhD and postdoctoral work, and is actively involved in peer review for journals such as Journal of Sports Sciences , Scientific Reports , and Journal of Biomechanics . She leads the IAA project on markerless motion capture for skeleton push-start analysis and contributes to the CAMERA initiative, a major interdisciplinary research center focused on motion analysis and virtual reality applications. Her research is conducted within the Centre for the Analysis of Motion, Entertainment Research and Applications (CAMERA), where she collaborates with computer scientists, engineers, and sports scientists to develop and apply cutting-edge motion capture technologies in real-world settings.

• Sports Biomechanics
• Exercise Science
• Sports Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Iain Spears holds dual academic appointments as Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science at Newcastle University's Faculty of Medical Sciences (Department of Biomedical Sciences) since May 2020, and as Lecturer in Biomedical/Sports Engineering at Nottingham Trent University's Department of Engineering since August 2019. His interdisciplinary position bridges sports science, biomechanics, and engineering applications in athletic performance. Dr. Spears' research focuses on several interconnected areas: Sports biomechanics and movement analysis Training load monitoring and performance assessment methodologies Injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies Technological applications in sports performance Physiological responses to exercise His publication record demonstrates methodological innovation, with recent work employing point-cloud processing for motion analysis, low-cost depth-sensing camera systems, and exergaming solutions for high-intensity training. Key research themes include differential ratings of perceived exertion, environmental effects on athletic performance, and cooling methodologies for endurance exercise. Dr. Spears' collaborative research network includes frequent co-authors Matthew Weston, Thomas Macpherson, and Sean McLaren, with publications appearing in high-impact journals such as Journal of Biomechanics, Sports Medicine, and Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. His work has practical applications across team sports, military training contexts, and rehabilitation programming.

• Disaster Medicine
• Emergency Medicine
• Mass Gathering Medicine
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew M Milsten serves as Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School, specifically within the T.H. Chan School of Medicine and Division of EMS/Disaster. His work bridges clinical emergency medicine with large-scale disaster response systems. His educational foundation includes a BA in Biology from Bucknell University, an MS in Emergency Health Services from the University of Maryland Baltimore, and an MD from George Washington University. Milsten's research centers on disaster behavioral science and mass gathering medicine , with signature studies analyzing injury patterns at NHL/MLB games, marathons, and concerts. His recent work explores augmented reality applications for field procedures and ethical frameworks for hospital active shooter incidents. He has significantly contributed to disaster medicine standardization through the 2023 Model Core Content development. Publication trends reveal a strategic evolution from foundational mass gathering epidemiology (2000-2010) toward behavioral disaster science and technological integration (2020-2024), primarily in Prehospital and Disaster Medicine and similar journals. Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP) Through his Division of EMS/Disaster affiliation, Milsten collaborates with national bodies like the National Association of EMS Physicians to shape position statements and resource documents. His research consistently informs operational guidelines for event medical planning and disaster response protocols. He maintains active leadership in disaster medicine education and operational research within UMass Chan's emergency medicine infrastructure.

Anne Koelewijnمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human Movement
• Optimal Control
• In the wild movement analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anne Koelewijn is an Assistant Professor leading the Biomechanical Motion Analysis and Creation (BioMAC) group at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) since 2019. Her research bridges biomechanics, computational modeling, and wearable technology to analyze human movement. She holds a Junior Professorship in Computational Movement Science within the Department of Electrical-Electronic-Communication Engineering. Her educational background includes a Doctor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Cleveland State University (focus: prosthesis design and gait simulations), an MSc in Mechanical Engineering (BioMechanical Design specialization), and a BSc in Aerospace Engineering , both from Delft University of Technology. She completed postdoctoral work at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne on neuromuscular control. Research interests center on human movement optimization , neuromuscular control mechanisms , and in-the-wild movement analysis . Her work integrates musculoskeletal modeling, optimal control theory, and machine learning to study gait adaptations, exoskeleton design, and pathological movement patterns (e.g., Parkinson’s disease). Publications emphasize predictive simulations , wearable sensor technology , and biomechanical energy optimization , with recent advances in radar-based motion capture, inertial pose estimation, and digital twin applications for medical engineering. Promising Scientist Award , International Society of Biomechanics (2023) Best Paper Award , 5th International Symposium on Wearable Robotics (2020) She leads the BioMAC research group, focusing on computational methods for movement science and collaborating internationally on projects involving exoskeletons, injury prevention, and neuroprosthetics.

Naomi Eve Frankstonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Biomechanics of running injuries
• Sports biomechanics
• Orthopedic biomechanics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Naomi Eve Frankston serves as a PhD Research Fellow at the Institute of Physical Performance, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, holding teaching responsibilities in Biomechanics while conducting specialized research in human movement analysis and injury prevention. Her academic credentials include: MS in Kinesiology with a major in Biomechanics from Indiana University-Bloomington, USA Bachelor of Science in Biology from Washington University in St. Louis, USA Her research program integrates clinical and performance biomechanics with focus on running injury mechanisms, orthopedic movement patterns, and sports-specific motion analysis. This work bridges laboratory-based gait analysis with practical applications in athletic performance optimization and injury rehabilitation protocols. Scientific Recognition: No formal scientific awards documented in institutional records Her academic service includes biomechanics instruction for sport science students, though no formal student advising or research grant management is indicated in current institutional documentation. Professional development includes prior laboratory experience in clinical biomechanics settings and industry research applications. Current research activities occur within the Institute's performance analysis infrastructure, leveraging prior experience from orthopedic biomechanics laboratories and athletic industry collaborations to advance sport injury prevention methodologies.

• Job Stress and Recovery
• Mental Health
• Employee Sustainable Performance
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Jan de Jonge is a Visiting Professor of Work and Organisational Psychology at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences , Utrecht University , Netherlands. He is affiliated with the Department of Social, Health and Organisational Psychology , focusing on future of work and sport and society research areas. His work bridges occupational and sports psychology, emphasizing sustainable performance, recovery, and mental health. Research interests include job stress and recovery , mental health , the DISC-R Model , employee sustainable performance , work motivation , creativity , vitality , and burnout . In sports psychology, he explores athlete performance , recovery and sleep patterns , mental training , and sport injuries . His recent publications analyze employee health , nursing home staff vitality , and theoretical transfers between work and sports psychology . His scientific trends highlight job demands-resources theory , recovery mechanisms , and cross-contextual applications (e.g., work and sports). Key subfields include occupational health , employee performance , stress management , and sustainable employability .

Aaron Youngمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human Augmentation
• Wearable Robotics
• Assistive Devices
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Aaron Young is an Associate Professor in the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology and a program faculty member in the Biomedical Engineering School. He serves as Director of the Exoskeleton and Prosthetic Intelligent Controls (EPIC) Lab, focusing on robotic human augmentation through advanced control systems for prosthetics and exoskeletons. Education: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Michigan (2014-2016) Ph.D., Northwestern University (2014) M.S., Northwestern University (2011) B.S., Purdue University (2009) Dr. Young's research addresses clinically viable control systems for wearable robotic devices, emphasizing intent recognition , EMG signal processing , and machine learning integration. His work targets mobility impairments from stroke, amputation, cerebral palsy, and neurological injuries, aiming to reduce metabolic costs, restore natural biomechanics, and enhance community ambulation. Key innovations include data-driven control frameworks , biomechanical terrain adaptation , and anthropometry-based personalization . His recent publications highlight advancements in deep learning for real-time biomechanics , EMG-informed joint estimation , and adaptive assistance systems . The EPIC Lab's facilities feature a terrain park with force plates , motion capture systems , and HumoTech simulation platforms for device testing. Scientific Awards: New Faces of Engineering (IEEE USA, 2017) Military Health System Team Award (2015) NSF Graduate Fellowship (2010) NDSEG Fellowship (2010) IEEE EMBC 3rd Place (2013) Projects include NSF-funded hip exoskeletons for stroke survivors, DoD-powered prostheses for amputees, and Pediatric knee exoskeletons for cerebral palsy. The lab cultivates interdisciplinary expertise in robotics , biomedical engineering , and human-machine interaction .