I am Lecturer a Research Fellow in the School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia.
I have a background in Biomechanics, and extensive experience in teaching Biomechanics at the tertiary level. My current research activities fall in two key areas:
1.Developing and using novel biomechanical methods in the fields of exercise science, orthopaedics, and ergonomics. The applications of this work have led to a number of successful academic and industry collaborations. In particular, I am currently involved in two projects with the Australian Defense Science and Technology Group (DSTG), using biomechanical methods to develop models of physical perforemance and space requirements of army personnel.
2. Objective measures of... Read more
About me
I am Lecturer a Research Fellow in the School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia.
I have a background in Biomechanics, and extensive experience in teaching Biomechanics at the tertiary level. My current research activities fall in two key areas:
1.Developing and using novel biomechanical methods in the fields of exercise science, orthopaedics, and ergonomics. The applications of this work have led to a number of successful academic and industry collaborations. In particular, I am currently involved in two projects with the Australian Defense Science and Technology Group (DSTG), using biomechanical methods to develop models of physical perforemance and space requirements of army personnel.
2. Objective measures of use-of-time and physical activity in populations using body-worn activity monitors. I specialise in the development of new signal processing methods allowing precise assessments of individuals' physical activity patterns, using body-worn activity monitors (accelerometers).
I have published 13 peer-reviewed articles in high quality international journals, been awarded AUD $1.4 million in competitive research funds, and have active collaborations with research teams from the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide University, Flinders University, the Murdoch Childrens' Research Institute (MCRI) in Melbourne, and the university of Leicester.
I am always open to talk about future research projects, collaborations and research degree supervision. Please contact me by email.
About me
About me
Doctor of Philosophy University of Lyon
Master of Science University of Lyon
Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system
Novel theoretical approaches in biomechanics
Applications of biomechanics in orthopaedics, exercise and physical ergonomics
Activity monitoring using body-worn sensors
Research
Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.
Life on Holidays: Fitness lost, fatness regained?, NHMRC - Project Grant, 01/01/2018 - 31/12/2022
Enhanced Digital Human Modelling, DSTO Land Operations Division, 01/06/2016 - 30/06/2018
Determinants of Second Row Passenger Comfort, CRC for Advanced Automotive Technology Ltd, 01/11/2009 - 31/12/2012
Thewlis D., Schumacher P., Fraysse F., Daniell N., McLean D., Pierce S., Pickersgill S. Developing a human-centred design and assurance methodology for future submarine internal spaces. Australian Defence Science and Technology Group collaborative project grant.
Thewlis D., Fraysse F. Enhanced Digital Human Modelling – range-of-motion and posture study. Australian Defence Science and Technology Group collaborative project grant.
Research
Research since 2008 is shown below. To see earlier years visit ResearcherID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2016 |
1
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| 2014 |
Open access
5
5
5
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| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2018 |
2
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| 2018 |
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| 2017 |
Open access
6
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| 2017 |
1
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| 2017 |
4
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| 2017 |
1
1
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| 2016 |
1
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| 2016 |
1
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| 2015 |
6
7
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| 2015 |
Open access
15
16
1
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| 2015 |
Open access
7
6
3
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| 2014 |
8
5
5
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| 2014 |
1
1
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| 2014 |
Open access
2
3
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| 2014 |
Open access
5
5
5
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| 2012 |
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Research
Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system
Novel theoretical approaches in biomechanics
Applications of biomechanics in orthopaedics, exercise and physical ergonomics
Activity monitoring using body-worn sensors
External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| Activinsights | UNITED KINGDOM |
| Arizona State University | UNITED STATES |
| Christian Medical College, Vellore | INDIA |
| Flinders University | AUSTRALIA |
| Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli | ITALY |
| Middle Tennessee State University | UNITED STATES |
| Royal Adelaide Hospital | AUSTRALIA |
| Shandong University | CHINA |
| University of Adelaide | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Exeter | UNITED KINGDOM |
| University of Leicester | UNITED KINGDOM |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | UNITED STATES |
| University of Newcastle | AUSTRALIA |
| University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Tennessee | UNITED STATES |
| University of Wollongong | AUSTRALIA |
Teaching & student supervision
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
| Thesis title | Student status |
|---|---|
| Fracture fragment migration following articular fracture of the knee | Current |
| Sleep and the health of 10-12 year old Australian children: an investigation of sleep as a multidimensional and compositional construct | Current |
