Researcher Database

（Last updated : 2023-02-08 12:46:38）

NAGANO AKINORI

Department / Course College of Sport and Health Science Department of Sport and Health Science

Title / Position Professor

Other Affiliations
1.	Graduate School of Sport and Health Science

Academic background
1.	～2001/08	Doctorial Course │ Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Exercise Science │ Arizona State University │ Completed Ph.D.
2.	～1996/03	Department of Natural and Artificial Systems │ College of Arts and Sciences │ University of Tokyo │ Graduated Bachelor of Liberal Arts
3.	～1998/03	Master Course │ General Systems Studies ? Systems Science │ Division of International and Interdisciplinary Studies │ University of Tokyo │ Completed Master of Arts

Business career
1.	2010/04/01 ～ 2014/03/31	Associate Professor │ Graduate School of System Informatics │ Kobe University
2.	2009/09/01 ～ 2010/03/31	Associate Professor │ Graduate School of Engineering │ Kobe University
3.	2007/09/01 ～ 2009/08/31	Lecturer │ Graduate School of Engineering │ Kobe University
4.	2006/12/01 ～ 2007/08/31	Lecturer │ School of Medical Sciences │ University of Aberdeen,
5.	2004/04/01 ～ 2006/11/30	Special Post-doctoral Fellow │ │ Riken,
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Committee and society
1.	2009/04	Japanese Society of Biomechanics Executive council member

Research activities
1.		American Society of Biomechanics
2.		Society of Biomechanisms Japan
3.		International Society of Biomechanics
4.		Japan Society of Training Science for Exercise and Sport
5.		Japanese Society of biomechanics
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Subject of research
1.	Enhancement of sport performances
2.	Human motor control mechanisms
3.	Research and development of intelligent motion assist systems
4.	Research on the mechanisms of human motion generation

Research summary
Research on the mechanisms of human motion generation We are investigating the mechanisms of human motion generation using experimental data collection and computer simulation. In the experimental studies, we mainly use small, light and wearable sensors to collect data with minimal constraints. We are analyzing/synthesizing the data to discuss the mechanisms of human motion generation. In the simulation studies, we use state-of-the art computer simulation models, both in the forward- and inverse- directions to gain insights of human motor function.

Present specialized field
Biomedical engineering/ Biomaterial science and engineering, Rehabilitation science/ Welfare engineering, Sports science, Applied health science, Intelligent mechanics/ Mechanical systems (Keyword：Biomechanics, Bio-cybernetics, Sports Science)

Books
1.	2015	Evaluation of Achilles tendon length changes in humans. In: Achilles Tendon: Biomechanics, Disorders and Clinical Implications │ (Co-authored)

Papers
1.	2022	Control of structural redundansy from the head to trunk in the human upright standing revewaled using a data-driven approach. │ Scientific Reports │ 12,pp.13164 (Co-authored)
2.	2022	Ground reaction force and electromyograms of lower limb muscles during fast walking. │ Frontiers in Sports and Active Living │ 4,pp.1055302 (Co-authored)
3.	2021	Association between patellar tendon moment arm and running performance in endurance runners. │ Physiological Reports │ 9 (15),pp.14981 (Co-authored)
4.	2021	Association between plantar flexor muscle volume and dorsiflexion flexibility in healthy young males: ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging studies. │ BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation │ 13 (8) (Co-authored)
5.	2021	Ground reaction forces during sprint hurdles. │ Journal of Sports Sciences │ (Co-authored)
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Academic conference presentation
1.	2022	Ground reaction force and electromyograms of lower limb muscles during fast walking. (2020 ACSM Annual Meeting)
2.	2022	How to control the cane effectively to prevent the osteoarthritis of the hip and knee joints. (17th International Symposium of 3-D Analysis of Human Movement)
3.	2021	A New three-dimensional musculoskeletal model of Australopithecus afarensis. (The 90th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropology)
4.	2021	言語機能改善に向けコミュニケーションアプリを用いた訓練効果 -単一事例研究-. (第22回日本言語聴覚学会)
5.	2020	Estimation of joint torque during countermovement jump from position coordinates using deep residual recurrent network. (2020 ACSM Annual Meeting)
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Competitive grants, etc. (exc. KAKENHI)
1.	2013/04 ～ 2014/03	An intelligent treadmill system for running training: control of belt speed and biofeedback. │ Research by External Competitive Fund │ 内藤記念若手研究者海外派遣助成金.
2.	2000/07 ～ 2001/06	The role of afferent feedback in the control of hopping: an experimental and computer simulation study. │ Research by External Competitive Fund │ International Society of Biomechanics Matching Dissertation Grant Program.

Message
1.	About our lab We started up our lab in April 2014. We intend to keep working on interesting topics, constantly adopting new technologies. Please contact Akinori Nagano if interested in collaborative work, graduate and undergraduate research projects.