In this episode, we talked with Professor John McPhee, whose research focuses on modelling, simulation, model-based control, and optimal design of dynamic physical systems. He is able to apply his expertise in modeling and simulation widely, to everything from golf, to cars, to improving athletic performance. He also shares his 3 tips for being a good team leader: 1) Remember that “it’s all about people.” 2) Everyone in the group should learn from each other 3) Make it fun.

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Bit of BOOM: 
Biomechanics of hang-time in volleyball spike jumps 
https://www-sciencedirect-com.stanford.idm.oclc.org/science/article/pii/S0021929021001603#f0005

Episode 43: Optimize Sports & Exoskeleton Performance with Modeling & Machine Learning | John McPhee

In this episode, we cover skin biomechanics! As our largest organ, the skin is an essential part of movement and a source of protection for our bodies. Learn about why studying skin biomechanics is so critical from Professors Manuel Rausch and Adrian Buganza Tepole, from UT Austin and Purdue University, respectively. They share how their expertise in modeling and experimental techniques support each other in understanding skin mechanics and applications to diseases and conditions affecting the skin, such as pressure ulcers. We also learn about what has made their cross-university collaboration (and friendship) so successful.

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Song, et al. 2021. Miniaturized electromechanical devices for the characterization of the biomechanics of deep tissue. Nature Biomedical Engineering. 5: 759–771.
(https://www.nature.com/articles/s41551-021-00723-y)

Episode 44: Skin Mechanics and Collaborative Friendships | Adrian Buganza Tepole and Manuel Rausch

Your favorite biomechanics podcast! Melissa Boswell and Hannah O'Day, Ph.D. students at Stanford University, talk to researchers around the world about the exciting field of biomechanics. They also cover overcoming failures, collaborations, open science, leadership, and more. Follow Biomechanics On Our Minds on Twitter (BiomechanicsOOM) and reach out to us with any questions, suggestions, or if you want to host your own episode (biomechanicsonourminds@gmail.com)!

Episode 43: Optimize Sports & Exoskeleton Performance with Modeling & Machine Learning | John McPhee

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