Human Anatomy, Hominin Paleontology, Functional Morphology, Biomechanics, Locomotion

My research focuses on the biomechanics and functional morphology of the human pelvis using experimental methodology. This research program currently involves two distinct but interconnected topics. 1) I investigate the evolution of the hominin pelvis, specifically around the transition from the Pliocene to the Pleistocene. Using finite element analysis, I analyze the mechanical response of reconstructed hominin pelves to stimuli associated with proposed behavioral adaptations. 2) I collaborate with surgical orthopaedic oncologists to explore the functional effects of orthopaedic surgical interventions, with the overarching goal of improving the biomechanical efficiency of endoprostheses. This clinical research integrates knowledge of hominin pelvic evolution with experimental techniques like gait analysis and finite element analysis.

Finite Element Analysis, Motion Capture, Gait Analysis, Fossil Reconstruction