World Top 2 Professors killed in Virginia Tech Massacre - Part 2

Kevin P. Granata

Interests:

Dynamics, Neuromuscular Control, Biomechanical Stability, Systems Identification (Muscle and reflex dynamics), Biomimetric robotics

Education:
Ph.D., Biomechanics, The Ohio State University, 1993
M.S., Physics, Purdue University, 1986
B.S., Eng.Physics / Electr.Eng., The Ohio State University, 1984

Honors and Awards:

2005	College of Engineering Fellow
2005	VT Scholar of the Week (April)

Recent Publications:

1. Granata K.P, Slota G.P, Bennett B.C., Paraspinal Muscle Reflex Dynamics, Journal of Biomechanics, 37 (1), 241-247, 2004
2. Granata KP, Slota G, Wilson SE, Massimini A., Influence of Fatigue on Neuromuscular Control of Spinal Stability, Human Factors, 46, 1\81-91, 2004
3. Granata KP, Wilson SE, Massimini A, Gabriel R., Active Stiffness of the Ankle in Response to Inertial and Elastic Loads, Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 14 (5), 599-609, 2004
4. You SH, Granata KP. Bunker LK, Effects of Circumferential Ankle Pressure on Ankle Proporioception, Stiffness and Stability, Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 13 (8), 449-460, 2004
5. Tuzson A.E, Granata K.P, Abel M.F., Spastic Velocity Threshold Constrains Functional Performance in Cerebral Palsy, Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 84, 1363-1368, 2003
6. Granata K.P., Stiffness Control in the Simulation of Human Walking, 2001

Facilities:
Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Laboratory

Courses taught:
ESM 4224, Biodynamics and Control, Spring 2007.
ESM 5994, Research and Thesis, Spring 2007.
ESM 6225, Biodynamics & Control, Spring 2007.
ESM 7994, Research and Dissertation, Spring 2007.
ESM 6225, Biodynamics & Control, Spring 2006.
ESM 6226, Biodynamics & Control, Fall 2005.
ESM 6304, Advanced Vibrations, Fall 2005.
ESM 6225, Biodynamics & Control, Spring 2005.
ESM 6984, SS: Biodynamics and Control, Fall 2004.
ESM 5984, SS: Biodynamics & Control, Spring 2004.
ESM 5984, SS: Appl Biodynamics & Control, Fall 2003.