2020
Sarah Griffin
PhD Student
Education & Experience
Valparaiso University
Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering
2020
Research Interests
- Biomechanics
- Slips and Falls
- Injury Prevention
Research
Publications
Peer-Reviewed Article
2024
Applied Ergonomics
Effects of extension ladder fly configuration on climbing safety
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2024
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Can we predict shoe-floor friction by analyzing Amazon reviews with ChatGPT?
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2024
American Society of Biomechanics
A novel biomechanical variable, the foot-body coupling angle, predicts slip risk while descending a ladder
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2024
American Society of Biomechanics
Waist-to-Height Ratio, BMI, and Grip Strength are not Associated with Required Coefficient of Friction During Ladder Descent
Peer-Reviewed Article
2023
Journal of Biomechanics
During roof-to ladder transitions, walk-through extensions modify required friction direction
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2023
International Society of Biomechanics
Evidence for Modifying Extension Ladder Design to Reduce Slipping Risk
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2023
International Society of Biomechanics
A static model predicts roof-to-ladder transition friction requirements
Peer-Reviewed Article
2023
Applied Ergonomics
Validating the ability of a portable shoe-floor friction testing device, NextSTEPS, to predict human slips
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2023
International Society of Posture and Gait Research
Body orientation and frictional requirements of roof-to-ladder transitions
Peer-Reviewed Article
2022
IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors
Investigating the Influence of Spatiotemporal Gait Characteristics on Shoe Wear Rate
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