NPB Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior |
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| David A. Hawkins |
| Professor 275 Hickey Gym 530.752.2748 dahawkins (at) ucdavis (dot) edu |
| Degrees: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, 1983, California State University, San Luis Obispo Biomedical Engineering Certificate Program, 1984, University of California, Irvine M.S. in Bioengineering, 1985, University of California, San Diego Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, 1990, University of California, Davis |
| Research Interests: My research objectives are to understand the mechanisms that influence the performance of skeletal muscle and gross human movement, and to develop tools based on this information that can be used to assist people afflicted with various musculoskeletal disorders, to maximize athletic performance, and to minimize worker fatigue. I pursue two basic areas of research. The first area involves the study of fundamental properties of biological tissues (i.e. bone, ligament, tendon, and muscle). The second area involves the study of gross limb dynamics and how the properties of individual muscle-tendon units contribute to these dynamics. I believe that simultaneous investigations of these two research areas are essential for understanding the mechanisms contributing to human movement and performance. I utilize both animal and human models in my experimental investigations. I also utilize computer modeling and simulation techniques to study the interactions of various factors affecting muscle and human performance. Click here to view a flyer describing Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research conducted within the Human Performance Laboratory at the University of California - Davis. |
| Selected Publications: Nielsen, C., Stover, S., Schulz, K, Hubbard, M., and Hawkins, D. A Two-Dimensional Link-Segment Model of the Canine Forelimb at the Walking Gait. American Journal of Veterinary Research. 64(5):609-617, 2003. Zarucco, L., Swanstrom, M., Driessen, B, Stover, S., Hubbard, M. Hawkins, D. Steffy, E. An in vivo equine forelimb model for short-term recording of peak isometric force in the superficial and deep digital flexor muscles. Veterinary Surgery 32:439-450, 2003. Page, P.N. and Hawkins, D.A. A Real-Time Biomechanical Feedback System for Training Rowers. Sports Engineering.6(2):67-80, 2003. Dellanini, L., Hawkins, D., Martin, R.B., and Stover, S. An Investigation of the Interactions Between Lower Limb Bone Morphology, Limb Inertial Properties and Limb Dynamics. Journal of Biomechanics. 36:913-919, 2003. Baudouin, A., and Hawkins D. A Biomechanical Review of Factors Affecting Rowing Performance. British Journal of Sports Medicine. Dec;36(6):396-402, 2002. Hawkins, D. A review of the technologies and methodologies used to quantify muscle-tendon structure and function. Chp 6 in Musculoskeletal Models and Techniques, Volume III of Biomechanical Systems Techniques and Applications. CRC Press. New York, New York, 2001, pp.6.1-6.23. Hawkins, D, and Barr, A. A computational approach for simulating muscle morphologic changes in musculoskeletal modeling. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 4:399-411, 2001. Hawkins, D, and Metheny, J. Overuse injuries in youth sports: Biomechanical considerations. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exericse, 33(10):1701-1707, 2001. |