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Jill Higginson

Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Delaware
201A Spencer Lab.
Newark, DE 19716
E-mail: higginso@udel.edu

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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
Director, Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, 7/2008-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

  1. 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

  1. Kesar, T.M., Perumal, R., Reisman, D.S., Rudolph, K.S., Higginson, J.S. and Binder-Macleod, S.A. “Functional electrical stimulation of ankle plantar- and dorsi-flexor muscles: effects on post-stroke gait. Stroke. (In Press)
  2. Kesar, T.M., Perumal, R., Reisman, D.S., Rudolph, K.S., Higginson, J.S. and Binder-Macleod, S.A. “Effects of dorsiflexor muscle functional electrical stimulation on post-stroke gait: comparison of traditional and novel stimulation patterns.” Physical Therapy. (In Press)
  3. George-Reichley, D.G. and Higginson, J.S. “Potential muscle function during the swing phase of stroke gait.” Journal of Applied Biomechanics. (In Press)
  4. Xiao, M. and Higginson, J. “Sensitivity of predicted muscle force in forward simulation of normal walking.” Journal of Applied Biomechanics. (In Press)
  5. Barrios, J.A., Davis, I.S., Higginson, J.S. and Royer, T.D. “Lower extremity walking mechanics of young individuals with asymptomatic varus knee alignment.” Journal of Orthopaedic Research. April 2009. (In Press)
  6. Zeni, Jr., J.A. and Higginson, J.S. “Differences in gait parameters between healthy subjects and persons with moderate and severe knee osteoarthritis: a result of altered walking speed?” Clinical Biomechanics 24: 372-378, 2009.
  7. Zeni, Jr., J.A. and Higginson, J.S. “Dynamic knee joint stiffness in subjects with a progressive increase in severity of knee osteoarthritis”. Clinical Biomechanics 24: 366-371, 2009.
  8. Zeni, Jr., J.A., Rudolph, K.S. and Higginson, J.S. “Alterations of quadriceps and hamstring coordination in persons with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis”. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. (In Press)
  9. Xiao, M. and Higginson, J. “Muscle function may depend on model selection in forward simulation of normal walking.” J Biomech 41: 3236-3242, 2008.
  10. Zifchock, R.A., Davis, I., Higginson, J., Royer, R.  “Side-to-side differences in overuse running injury susceptibility: a retrospective study.”  Human Movement Science 27: 888-902, 2008.
  11. Crabtree, C.A. and Higginson, J.S. “Modeling neuromuscular effects of ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) in computer simulations of gait.” Gait and Posture 29(1): 65-70, 2009.
  12. Zifchock, R.A., Davis, I., Higginson, J., Royer, R.  “The Symmetry Angle: A Novel, Robust Method of Quantifying Asymmetry.”  Gait and Posture 27(4): 622-627, 2008.
  13. Zeni Jr., J.A., Richards, J.G. and Higginson, J.S. “Two simple methods for determining gait events during treadmill and overground walking using kinematic data.” Gait and Posture 27(4): 710-714, 2008.
  14. Higginson, J.S., Zajac, F.E., Neptune, R.R., Kautz, S.A. & Delp, S.L. “Muscle contributions to support during gait in an individual with post-stroke hemiparesis.” J Biomech 39: 1769-1777, 2006.
  15. 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 23:32-36, 2006.
  16. Higginson, J.S., Anderson, F.C. & Neptune, R.R. “Simulated parallel annealing within a neighborhood (SPAN) for optimization of biomechanical systems.” J Biomech 38: 1938-1942, 2005.
  17. Hamel, K.A., Okita, N., Higginson, J.S. & Cavanagh, P.R. “Foot clearance during stair descent: effects of age and illumination.” Gait and Posture 21:135-140, 2005.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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
American Society of Engineering Education
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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
EGGG 101: Introduction to Engineering
MEEG 301: Machine Design - Kinematics and Kinetics
MEEG 485 / 685: Control of Human Movement

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