Dr Daniel Parker

The focus of my PhD was the mechanics of the tissues on the sole of the foot in humans. Prior to my PhD I completed a taught MSc in Biomechanics at the University of Manchester, which provided a broad introduction to structures, systems and motion and gave me an excellent opportunity to try my hand at a range of experimental Biomechanics. My BSc was in Human Anatomy and Cell Biology at the University of Liverpool. Throughout my time at Liverpool I gained a wealth of knowledge on functional anatomy and biology which provided a solid grounding to my later research focused work.

My wider research interest include: Functional Anatomy, with a focus on the dynamics of terrestrial gait and a background in the study of human bipedal locomotion; Biomechanics of soft tissues; Biomimetics, with a particular focus on orthotic and footwear design.