Dr Nicola Swann
Department of Applied and Human Sciences
Kingston University London
United Kingdom
Biography
Nicola completed her undergraduate studies in Mechanical Engineering at Brunel University before directing her focus towards biological applications of mechanical theory through a MSc degree in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Surrey. Nicola was selected for sponsorship through her MSc by the NHS and completed Clinical Engineering training alongside her studies, achieving a post-graduate diploma with merit. After working for the Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust, Nicola went on to undertake a PhD in Biomechanics at The Royal Veterinary College, studying the effects of growth on mechanics of locomotion in an athletic and fast-growing species, the ostrich. After her PhD, Nicola worked for Qinetiq, undetaking military research for two years, while also lecturing part-time at McTimoney College of Chiropractic, before joining Kingston University to further pursue her interests in both teaching and clinical and sport biomechanics research.
Research Interest
Biomechanics, Functional Anatomy, Sports Injury
Publications
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Smith NC, Wilson AM, Jespers KJ, Payne RC. Muscle architecture and functional anatomy of the pelvic limb of the ostrich (Struthio camelus). Journal of Anatomy. 2006 Dec 1;209(6):765-79.
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Brouner J, Ramdharry G, Swann N. An isokinetic method for inducing a localised fatigue effect in the plantarflexors and dorsiflexors of the ankle. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 2014 Dec 31;24(6):841-7.
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González-Fierro M, Balaguer C, Swann N, Nanayakkara T. Full-body postural control of a humanoid robot with both imitation learning and skill innovation. International Journal of Humanoid Robotics. 2014 Jun;11(02):1450012.
