Ryan T. Schroeder
Positions
Postdoctoral Associate
Faculty of Kinesiology
Contact information
Background
Educational Background
PhD Biomedical Engineering, University of Calgary & Edith Cowan University (cotutelle program), 2020
MSc Mechanical Engineering, Specialty in Dynamics and Controls, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2014
BSc Mechanical Engineering , University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2013
Research
Areas of Research
Dr. Schroeder’s work investigates human locomotion responses to dynamic or novel environments. He uses trajectory optimization models that predict energetically efficient movement patterns to compare or contrast with empirical data on humans learning novel tasks. The ultimate goal of this work is to understand fundamental motivations for preferred movement patterns (e.g. energy minimization) in humans that can inform design of mechanical aides such as prosthetic limbs and exoskeletons.
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Publications
- Elastic energy savings and active energy cost in a simple model of running. Schroeder, RT, Kuo, AD. PLoS Computational Biology. (2021)
- Evaluating the energetics of entrainment in a human-machine coupled oscillator system. Schroeder, RT, Croft, JL, Bertram, JEA. Scientific Reports. (2021)
- Load carrying with flexible bamboo poles: Optimization of a coupled oscillator system. Schroeder, RT, Bertram, JEA, Nguyen, VS, Hac, VV, Croft, JL. Journal of Experimental Biology. (2019)
- Determinants of optimal leg use strategy: Horizontal to vertical transition in the parkour wall climb. Croft, JL, Schroeder, RT, Bertram, JEA. Journal of Experimental Biology. (2018)
- Minimally actuated walking: Identifying core challenges to economical legged locomotion reveals novel solutions. Schroeder, RT, Bertram, JEA. Frontiers in Robotics and AI. (2018)
- Properties of traditional bamboo carrying poles have implications for user interactions. Schroeder, RT, Bertram, JEA. PLoS ONE. (2018)
- Reducing gravity takes the bounce out of running. Polet, DT, Schroeder, RT, Bertram, JEA. Journal of Experimental Biology . (2017)
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