2020
Violet Williams
Year Graduated: 2025
PhD Candidate
After HMBL
Pursuing Employment
Education & Experience
University of Pittsburgh
Doctor of Philosophy in Bioengineering
Thesis: The Impact of Design and Situational Factors on Ladder Safety
2025
Bucknell University
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
2020
Research Interests
- Biomechanics
- Fall Prevention
- Tribology
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
Modifying Extension Ladder Configurations Improve Stepping Safety During Climbing
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2024
American Society of Biomechanics
Descending extension ladder foot placement and its relationship to swing trajectory and foot readjustments
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
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2024
International Conference on Aging, Innovation and Rehabilitation
Situational Factors that Influence Overreaching on a Ladder during a Gutter Clearing Task among Older Adults
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 Posture and Gait Research
Extension Ladder Missteps: Foot Placement Corrections as an Unanticipated Outcome Measure in a Pilot Study
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
Applied Ergonomics
Situational factors that influence overreaching on a ladder during a gutter clearing task among older adults
Conference Proceeding/Abstract
2021
American Society of Biomechanics
The Effects of Environmental Factors on Ladder Overreaching
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