Benno M. Nigg

Principal Investigator

Research/ Clinical Expertise:

Biomechanics: Research concentration on human locomotion with main emphasis on mobility and longevity. Application to clinical assessment (prevention and rehabilitation) and to movement related products such as orthoses, shoe insoles, sport shoes, surfaces and sport equipment. Study of forces on and in the locomotor system and effects produced by such forces (e.g. excessive load and injuries, positive and negative biological effects on bone, muscle, tendon, ligaments and cartilage).

Current Positions:

• Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary. Joint Appointment, Faculties of Engineering and Medicine, University of Calgary.
• Co-Director, Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary.

Academic History:

• Dr.h.c., University of Innsbruck (2008)
• Dr.h.c., University of Salzburg (2004)
• Visiting Fellow, Penn State University (1976)
• Dr.sc.nat., ETH Zürich (1975)
• Diplom in Experimental Physics, ETH Zürich (1959-1965)

Publications:

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