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Daniel Davis
Biomechanics
Ph.D. Student (Advisor: Challis)
Graduate Research Assistant
Summary Statement

Danny’s research uses motion capture, computer modeling, and data processing techniques to examine the mechanisms by which our feet can influence/contribute to walking, running, and jumping performance.

Department
  • Graduate Student
  • Golf Teaching and Research Center - GTRC
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Education
  • Ph.D. Candidate, 2020-Current, Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University
  • M.S., 2020, Kinesiology - Biomechanics, The Pennsylvania State University
  • B.S., 2018, Kinesiology and Health Promotion, University of Wyoming
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Office Address
29G Recreation Building
Publications
  • Bordelon NM, Jones DH, Sweeney KM, Davis DJ, Critchley ML, Rochelle LE, George AC, Dai B (2022). Optimal Load Magnitude and Placement for Peak Power Production in a Vertical Jump: A Segmental Contribution Analysis. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Link. DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000003597.
  • Davis DJ, Challis JH (2021). Vertical ground reaction force estimation from benchmark non-stationary kinematic data. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 37(3), 272-276. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1123/jab.2020- 0237
  • Davis DJ, Challis JH (2021). Vertical ground reaction force estimation from benchmark non-stationary kinematic data. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 37(3), 272-276. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1123/jab.2020- 0237
  • Davis DJ, Hinshaw TJ, and Dai B (2019). Mid-flight Trunk Flexion and Extension Altered Segment and Lower Extremity Joint Movements and Subsequent Landing Mechanics. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 22(8), 955-961. Link. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2019.03.001
  • Critchley ML, Davis DJ, Keener M, Layer J, Wilson M, Zhu Q, and Dai B (2019). The Effects of Midflight Whole-Body and Trunk Rotation on Landing Mechanics: Implications for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries. Sports Biomechanics, 19(4), 421-437. Link. DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2019.1595704.
  • Hinshaw TJ, Davis DJ, Layer JS, Margaret WA, Zhu Q, and Dai B (2018). Mid-flight Lateral Trunk Bending Increased Ipsilateral Leg Loading during Landing: a Center of Mass Analysis. Journal of Sports Sciences. 37(4) 414-423. Link. DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2018.1504616.