Locomotion Research Laboratory

VT

2008

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jian

Jian Liu Ph.D.
Dissertation: Ambulatory fall event detection with integrative ambulatory measurement (IAM) framework
Current Position: Research Associate, Locomotion Lab, VT

2007

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shi

Wen Shi Ph.D.
Dissertation: The age-related dynamic accomodative characteristics associated with light intensity and chromaticity
Current Position: User Experience Designer, Whirlpool Corp.

2006

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kim

Sukwon Kim Ph.D.
Dissertation: Biomechanical analysis of effects of neuromusculoskeletal training for older adults on the likelihood of slip-induced falls
Current Position: Assistant Professor, Texas A&M Commerce


Thomas Davis Ph.D.
Dissertation: Effects of stress, coping style, and confidence on basic combat rraining performance, discipline, and attrition
Current Position: Chief, Army Research Laboratory (ARL)

ghosh

Arka Ghosh M.S.
Thesis: Effects of multi-modal warning systems on elderly drivers' perceived urgency and comfort


Prakriti Parijat M.S.
Thesis: Effects of quadriceps fatigue on the outcomes of slips and falls

2005

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hyungnam

Hyung Nam Kim M.S.
Thesis: The effects of transitioning between different floor surfaces on gait characteristics of the elderly


Monica Glumm M.S.
Thesis: Effects of increases in cognitive load on avoidance of ground hazards
Current Position: Researcher, Army Research Laboratory (ARL)


Pankaj Raj M.S.
Thesis: Dynamic visual performance characteristics of elderly drivers
Current Position: Usability Engineer, Microsoft

2004

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Jason Clark M.S.
Thesis: Nighttime driving evaluation of the effects of disability and discomfort glare from various headlamps under low and high light adaptation levels
Current Position: R&D, General Motors


Jian Liu M.S.
Thesis: Aging effect on successful reactive-recovery from unexpected slips:  a 3D lower extremity joint moment analysis

2003

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Haruetai Mekaroonreung M.S.
Thesis: Trait-based individual differences on discomfort glare rating responses and related visual contrast sensitivity
Current Position: Assistant Professor, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand


Srikrishnan Damodaran M.S.
Thesis: Development of gait analysis software

kim

Sukwon Kim M.S.
Thesis:Relationships between Hamstring Activation Rate and Biomechanics of Slip-induced Falls among Young and Older Adults


Keith Bishop M.S.
Thesis: Predictor variables related to falls in a long-term care environment
Current Position: Human Factors Engineer, Raytheon


Jeremy M. Spaulding M.S.
Thesis: Effects of age on gait parameters and muscle activity during adjustment, and the relationship of fear of falling
Current Position: R&D General Motors

2002

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Tanavadee Khuvasanont M.S.
Thesis: Age-related ankle strength degradation and effects on slip-induced falls
Current Position: Industrial Ergonomics, Ministry of Labour, Thailand


Thomas Davis M.S.
Thesis: Effects of age on stress and the biomechanics of slips and falls