Research Projects
A list of current and past research projects.
Current
Lab Projects
- (2011-present) The Design and Analysis of Safer Ski and Snowboard Jumps
- (2012-present) Efficient Routes
- (2011-present) Bowling dynamics
- (2010-present) Luge track safety
- (2010-present) Optimal Pacing in a Time Trial
- (2009-present) Python Dynamics
- (2008-present) Disc Flight Dynamics
- (2006-present) Bicycle dynamics, control and handling
- (200?-present) Passive dynamic walking
- (2006-present) Biomechanical Evaluation of Thoroughbred Racehorse Track Surfaces
Affiliate Projects
Past
- Thoroughbred forelimb force prediction during gallop
- Springboard diving mechanics
- Basketball-rim/backboard mechanical interaction
- Stresses in baseball pitchers’ Shoulders
- (2003-?) Radar Gun detection of baseball spin
- (2002-2003) 3-D pole vault and vaulter interaction
- (2002-2003) Spiral football flight and punting impact mechanics for optimal football punting
- (2001-present) Trampoline jumping control strategies
- (2001-2007) Women’s gymnastic high bar mechanics
- (2000-?) Design and modeling of stunts
- (1999-2003) Frisbee Flight Simulation and Throw Biomechanics
- (1998- 2000) Snowboard Rider Control
- (1998- 1999) Mechanics of Flycasting
- (1996- ?) Badminton Shuttlecock Flight Dynamics
- (1996- 1998) Roller Coaster Design
- (1995- 2003) Thoroughbred Forelimb Stress Modeling
- (1995- 2000) Automated Full Degree-of-Freedom Baseball Pitching Machine
- (1994-?) Pitched Baseball Flight Mechanics
- (1990-?) Present Baseball Pitching Shoulder Injury Mechanics
- (1995 -1996) Bicycle Stability and Control
- (1994 -1998) Golf Putting Mechanics
- (1991-1998) Virtual Reality Bobsled Driver Training Simulator
- (1991) Boomerang Dynamics
- (1990) Water Skiing Mechanics and Control
- (1989-1991) Blade-Ice Contact Force Mechanics
- (1988) Bobsled 3-D Motion Dynamics
- (1987) Ski Jumping Flight Optimization
- (1986-?) Ball Bounce Mechanics
- (1985-1990) Javelin Throw Instrumentation and Feedback
- (1984, 1991) Optimal High Jump Mechanics
- (1983, 1991) Javelin Flight Dynamics and Optimization
- (1980, 1992) Pole Vault Dynamics
- (1979) Skateboard Dynamics and Control