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The Biomechanics Lab, Human Biodynamics Dept., University of California,
Berkeley is actively soliciting applications for graduate students.
Tuition waivers, research and teaching assistantships are available to
highly qualified students.
We study the basic mechanical principles which govern movement, with
particular emphasis on locomotion. One major research theme in our
laboratory is to understand the mechanical basis for the energetic cost of
walking and running. The second major research theme is to understand the
mechanical principles which set the limits of performance (e.g. maximal
speed, acceleration, maneuverability). To address these questions, we
integrate experiments from the whole organism level down to the isolated
muscle level. Our approach includes using: 1) direct experimental
manipulations (e.g., studying the effects of simulated reduced gravity on
locomotion); 2) simple mechanical models (e.g., spring-mass models for
running), and 3) comparisons between diverse animal species which differ
widely in locomotor performance.
Our research includes applying our knowledge about the spring-like
properties of animal legs to the design of mobile robots (i.e. running
machines) and prosthetic limbs for running. Future research directions
also include investigating the biomechanics of locomotion of amputees,
obese and blind individuals with the goal of extending mobility, health and
athletic performance.
Our newly renovated laboratory comprises more than 1000 square feet of
flexible work space and runways. The lab is well equipped with
microcomputers for data collection, force platforms, treadmill, high speed
video cameras and analysis station, oxygen analyzer, and EMG amplifiers.
The University of California, Berkeley has a number of other faculty who
study other aspects of Biomechanics and also a bioengineering Graduate
Group. Faculty include: Tony Keaveny (Orthopedic Bone Biomechanics),
Robert Full (Locomotion Biomechanics of Invertebrate Animals), and Mimi
Koehl (Biological Fluid Biomechanics).
The Human Biodynamics Department includes exercise physiologists (George
Brooks), muscle physiologists (Tim White) and Motor Control scientists
(Steve Lehman), thus there are excellent opportunities for
interdisciplinary studies.
For more information please contact:
Prof. Rodger Kram rkram@garnet.berkeley.edu or
Prof. Claire T. Farley cfarley@garnet.berkeley.edu
Berkeley is actively soliciting applications for graduate students.
Tuition waivers, research and teaching assistantships are available to
highly qualified students.
We study the basic mechanical principles which govern movement, with
particular emphasis on locomotion. One major research theme in our
laboratory is to understand the mechanical basis for the energetic cost of
walking and running. The second major research theme is to understand the
mechanical principles which set the limits of performance (e.g. maximal
speed, acceleration, maneuverability). To address these questions, we
integrate experiments from the whole organism level down to the isolated
muscle level. Our approach includes using: 1) direct experimental
manipulations (e.g., studying the effects of simulated reduced gravity on
locomotion); 2) simple mechanical models (e.g., spring-mass models for
running), and 3) comparisons between diverse animal species which differ
widely in locomotor performance.
Our research includes applying our knowledge about the spring-like
properties of animal legs to the design of mobile robots (i.e. running
machines) and prosthetic limbs for running. Future research directions
also include investigating the biomechanics of locomotion of amputees,
obese and blind individuals with the goal of extending mobility, health and
athletic performance.
Our newly renovated laboratory comprises more than 1000 square feet of
flexible work space and runways. The lab is well equipped with
microcomputers for data collection, force platforms, treadmill, high speed
video cameras and analysis station, oxygen analyzer, and EMG amplifiers.
The University of California, Berkeley has a number of other faculty who
study other aspects of Biomechanics and also a bioengineering Graduate
Group. Faculty include: Tony Keaveny (Orthopedic Bone Biomechanics),
Robert Full (Locomotion Biomechanics of Invertebrate Animals), and Mimi
Koehl (Biological Fluid Biomechanics).
The Human Biodynamics Department includes exercise physiologists (George
Brooks), muscle physiologists (Tim White) and Motor Control scientists
(Steve Lehman), thus there are excellent opportunities for
interdisciplinary studies.
For more information please contact:
Prof. Rodger Kram rkram@garnet.berkeley.edu or
Prof. Claire T. Farley cfarley@garnet.berkeley.edu