Biomechanics/Neuromechanics
The Biomechanics/Neuromechanics Research team focuses on a comprehensive biomechanical, neuromuscular, motor learning and performance analysis of human movement.
Our aim is to enhance understanding in biomechanical, behavioral, neural and cognitive mechanisms underlying human movements and to improve performance and prevent injuries in a variety of populations ranging from recreational, athletic, occupational, geriatric and special populations, such as Downs’ syndrome, autism and Parkinson’s disease.
Primary Associated Faculty
Associated Doctoral Students
- Po Lin (Leo) Chen
- Hunter Derby
- Russell Lowell
- Aaron Griffith
- Deborah Watson
- Kristy Gourley
Associated Master's Students
- Aleigha Nance
- Morgan Moorehead
Research Emphasis
- Human Movement Analysis
- Sport Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention
- Human Factors and Ergonomics
- Postural Control and Locomotion
- Biomechanics of Slips, Trips and Falls
- Fall Prevention
- Footwear Biomechanics
- Motor Learning and Behavior in Special Populations
- Motor performance (e.g., bimanual coordination, manual dexterity)
- Neural motor cognition
- Sleep disorders and motor control
- Applied cognitive psychology