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DEGREES
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, 2005
M.S., Bioengineering, Penn State University, 1998
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University, 1996
SERVICE
Assistant Professor, University of Delaware, 9/2004-present
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE
Biomedical Engineer, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, 2000-2003
Biomechanical Engineer, University of Kansas Medical Center, Center on Aging, 1998-2000
CONSULTING
STATE REGISTERED
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Book Chapters
- Cavanagh, P.R. & Higginson, J.S. (2002). "What is the Role of Vision During Stair Descent?" In J. Andre, D.A. Owens, & L.O. Harvey (Eds.), Visual perception: the influence of H. W. Leibowitz.
Journal Articles & Proceedings
- Higginson, J.S., Anderson, F.C. & Neptune, R.R. “Simulated parallel annealing within a neighborhood (SPAN) for optimization of biomechanical systems.” J Biomech (In press).
- Higginson, J.S., Zajac, F.E., Kautz, S.A., Neptune, R.R., Burgar, C.G. & Delp, S.L. “Effect of equinus foot placement and intrinsic muscle response on knee extension during stance.” Gait and Posture (In review).
- Hamel, K.A., Okita, N., Higginson, J.S. & Cavanagh, P.R. “Foot clearance during stair descent: effects of age and illumination.” Gait and Posture (In press).
- Pohl, P.S., Startzell, J.K., Duncan, P.W. & Wallace, D. "Reliability of lower extremity isokinetic strength testing in adults with stroke." Clinical Rehabilitation 14(6): 601-607, 2000.
- Startzell, J.K., Owens, D.A., Mulfinger, L.M., & Cavanagh, P.R. "Stair Negotiation in Older People: A Review". Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 48:567-580, 2000.
- Startzell, J.K. & Cavanagh, P.R. “A three-dimensional approach to the calculation of foot clearance during locomotion.” Human Movement Science 18: 603-611, 1999.
- Mazzeo, R.S., Cavanagh, P.R., Evans, W.J., Fiatarone, M., Hagberg, J., McAuley, E. & Startzell, J.K. “Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults.” (Position Statement for the American College of Sports Medicine) Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 30(6): 992-1008, 1998.
SOCIETIES
American Society of Biomechanics
Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society
HONORS & AWARDS
Predoctoral Fellow, National Institute on General Medical Science, 2003-2004
Travel Grant, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society, 2003
COURSES TAUGHT
OTHER INFORMATION
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