Locomotion Research Laboratory

VT

ill title External Funding

 

  1. “Continuous Non-Invasive Gait Analysis and Fall-Risk Assessment,” NSF-CBET-075605 ($450,000: 4/01/08 to 3/31/2011).  PI:  Thurmon E. Lockhart (responsibility – 100%).
  2. “Effects of Localized Muscle Fatigue on Risk of Occupational Slips and Falls,” CDC/NIOSH – R01-OH009222 ($1,196,460:  9/01/09 – 8/31/13). PI: Lockhart (80%:  $957,168) Co-I: Nussbaum (20%). 
  3. “Robust Dexterous RMMV Tasks,” Office of Naval Research (ONR), MCM Advanced Flight Mission Package Program ($745,446:  10-01-09 to 5-15-11).  PI:  Bob Sturges (50%), Co-PI:  Lockhart (50%:  $372,723).
  4. “Occupational Safety and Health Training Grant”. NIOSH. ($344,340; 07/01/06-6/30/11). PI: M.A. Nussbaum, Co-Is: J. Casali, B. Kleiner, T. Lockhart, T. Smith-Jackson, W. Winchester (responsibility – 4%:  $13,773). T01 OH008613.
  5. “Meeting Mandated Manning Requirements Through Effort Leveling,” Office of Naval Research (ONR), MCM System for Combat Ship Advanced Flight Mission ($937,265:  12-01-07 to 5-31-09).  PI:  Bob Sturges (50%), Co-PI:  Lockhart (50%:  $468,633).
  6. “Older Driver Naturalistic Observation,” Virginia Tech Transportation Institute - VTTI ($280,000:  5/01/07 – 4/30/09).  PI:  Jon Antin, Co-PI:  Lockhart (25%:  $70,000).
  7. “Development and Testing of a Fall Arresting System,”  University of Kentuckey and Four Season Roofing ($44,338:  6/15/07 to 5/31/08).  PI:  Lockhart (100%). 
  8. “Non-intrusive Locomotion and Gait Stability Analysis Monitoring System for the Elderly,” NIH/NIA -1R43AG029721 ($99,771: 9-15-2007 -8-31-2008).  PI:  Sunil Saxena [AFrame], Virginia Tech PI:  Lockhart (100%).
  9. “Hyperstereopsis Digital Comepnsation Mechanisms,” ITT Night Vision – 082301 ($298,153:  4-14-08 – 8/31/08).  VT-PI:  Lockhart (75%:  $223,614), Riverstone PI:  Inge.
  10. “Systems Safety Approach for Driver Competency and Safety Training for UPS Driver Delivery Providers,” United Parcel Service ($450,000:  6-01-06 to 5-31-08).  PI:  Smith-Jackson, Co-PI, responsibility 11.11%:  $49,500.
  11. “Orthotics Fall Intervention For Older Adults,” VCOM/Harvey Peters Foundation ($50,000: 3/01/07 – 6/30/08).  PI:  Lockhart (100%). 
  12. “Kinetic Learning Module for Training DSPS,” United Parcel Service ($16,505:  4/1/07-6/30/08).  PI:  Lockhart (100%).
  13. “VT Post Baccalaureate Research and Education Program,”  NIH (1R25 GM066534-01A1:  $1,915,354:  6/01/03 – 5/31/08).  PI:  Ed Smith, Co-investigator (mentor), Responsibility 5%:  $95,767.  
  14. “VT Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity,” NIH (1R25 GM072767-01A2) ($1,607,467:  01/11/2007–12/31/2010).  PI:  Ed Smith, Co-investigator (mentor), Responsibility 5%:  $80,373.
  15. “Effects of Aging on the Biomechanics of Slips and Falls,” Special Emphasis Research Career Award (SERCA – K01):  (CDC) NIH/NIOSH, 1 K01 OH07450-01 ($162,000, 7/1/01 – 6/30/04). PI: Thurmon E. Lockhart (responsibility – 100%).
  16. “Effects of Age-Related Changes in Hamstring Activation Rate and Heel Contact Velocity on the Biomechanics of Slips and Falls,” The Thomas F & Kate Miller Jeffress, J604 ($30,000, 1/1/01 – 12/31/01). PI: Thurmon E. Lockhart (responsibility – 100%).
  17. “Assessment of Aging Visual Characteristics,” Toyota Motor Corporation.  ($118,000, 6/01/02 – 3/31/03).  PI:  T. Lockhart - Responsibility 80%, Co-PI:  Stefan Duma – Responsibility 20%.
  18. “Effects Of Age-Related Changes in Lower Extremity Muscular Strength and Motor Control Time on the Outcome of Slips and Falls,” The Thomas F & Kate Miller Jeffress.  ($10,000, 1/1/02 – 12/31/02).  PI:  T. Lockhart.  (Responsibility 100%).
  19. “Assessment of age-related visual and auditory warning design:  Perceived urgency and Criticality,” Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan). ($119,725, 5/01/03 – 3/31/04) PI:  T. Lockhart - Responsibility 80%, $95,780, Co-PI:  J. Casali - Responsibility 20%. 
  20. “Effects of aging and load carrying on slip-induced fall accidents,” The Johns Hopkins NIOSH Education and Research Center.  ($7,000 3/01/03 – 2/28/04). PI:  T. Lockhart.  (Responsibility 100%).
  21. “Effects Of Age-Related Sensory And Musculoskeletal Degradations On The Compensatory Gait Adaptation,” The Thomas F & Kate Miller Jeffress.  PI:  T. Lockhart  ($10,000, 1/1/03 – 12/31/03). (Responsibility 100%).
  22. “Biomechanical Analysis of slip-Induced Falls,” The Whitaker Foundation.  PI:  T. Lockhart. ($210,738, 9-1-03 – 8-31-06).  (Responsibility 100%). 
  23. “Evaluation of anti-glare items on visual performance of the elderly,” Toyota Motor Corporation.  PI:  T. Lockhart.  ($88,116, 6/01/05 – 3/31/06).  (Responsibility 100%).
  24. “Age-Related Effects of Work-Pace and Load Carrying on Risk of Slip Initiation,” The Johns Hopkins NIOSH Education and Research Center.  PI:  Lockhart ($ 10,000 1/01/05 – 12/31/06).  (Responsibility 100%).
  25. “Dynamic Visual Performance of Elderly Drivers,” Toyota Motor Corporation.   PI:  Lockhart ($95,724.  5/01/04 – 3/31/05).  (Responsibility 100%).
  26. “Clinical evaluation of low resistant machines on biomechanical response,” Virginia’s Philpott Manufacturing Extension Partnership - VPMEP.  PI:  Lockhart ($4,946.  1/01/05 – 5/31/05).  (Responsibility 100%).
  27. Effects of flat or fabricated glass articles on occupant vision in vehicles. PPG Industries, Inc.  PI:  Lockhart ($15,000.  1/01/05 – 5/31/05). (Responsibility 100%).
  28. An Electronic Textile System for Gait Analysis.  NSF/SBIR – Virginia Electronic Textile Systems, LLC. PI:  Lockhart ($33,000.  2/15/05 – 5/31/05).  (Responsibility 100%).
  29. “Occupational Safety and Health Training,” CDC/NIOSH.  Lockhart (Co-PI – 10%, $28,143), Nussbaum (PI) ($281,434.  7/1/01 – 6/30/06).

ill title Internal Funding

  1. Analysis of 3-D Posture and Motion During Slip and Fall Accidents.  ASPIRES. Lockhart (PI) - $ 60,259 1/1/01 – 12/31/01. 
  2. Effects of Environmental Changes on Risk of Falls Among Nursing Home Residents. Center for Gerontology, VPI&SU.   Lockhart (PI) - $ 6,000       4/01/02 – 6/01/02.
  3. Development of Gait and Posture Monitoring System for the Elderly Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science (ICTAS), Virginia Tech – 555066 ($25,547:  1-01-08 – 12/31/09).  PI:  Lockhart (100%).