Funded project-based research assistantships for Fall 2023 (MS degree) - Appalachian State University

[Herman van Werkhoven]

The Department of Public Health and Exercise Science at Appalachian State University has an opening for a student interested in pursuing an MS degree in exercise science while doing research in the area of human motion analysis.

Project: Validation and Implementation of a Cost-Effective, User-Friendly Human Motion Tracking Framework

Specific aims:

• Validate the use of a smartphone-based motion capture framework (against passive marker multi-camera motion analysis system).
• Develop easy-to-use interfaces for different practitioners. These interfaces will be designed with input from coaches and clinicians.

Preferred qualifications/skills:

• Undergraduate degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Biomechanical/Biomedical Engineering, or related field
• Experience using human motion capture systems
• Coding experience (Python/Matlab)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

If you are interested in this project and want further information, please contact Dr Herman van Werkhoven (vanwerkhoven@appstate.edu). Also, please visit the Exercise Science Graduate Program website for information on the official application process. Review of applicants are ongoing, with a final deadline of April 1. There are a limited number of out-of-state tuition waivers awarded on a competitive basis.