Publications
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Selected Publications
Scientific Reports · 2025
Technologically Advanced Running Shoes Reduce Indices of Injury Risk
H. Kim & J. Ahn — the biomechanical evidence behind the "super shoes" story I've discussed on YouTube.
IEEE TNSRE · 2025
A Bottom-Up Classification of Wheelchair Users Based on Propulsion Kinematics beyond Injury Level
H. Kim, S. Hong, W. Park & J. Ahn — a new way to group wheelchair users by how they actually move, not just by diagnosis.
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders · 2025
Influence of Time Since Injury and Physical Activity Level on Upper Limb Kinematics and Muscle Activation During Wheelchair Propulsion
S. Hong, H. Kim (Co-first author), J. Ahn & W. Park — how propulsion technique evolves over years of wheelchair use.
International Journal of Bioprinting · 2025
A Multidisciplinary Review on Footwear 3D Printing: From Biomechanics to Therapeutics
K. Kim, H. Kim (Co-first author) et al. — a survey of where 3D-printed footwear is heading, from performance to treatment.
Published Journal Papers
2025
A Multidisciplinary Review on Footwear 3D Printing: From Biomechanics to Therapeutics
International Journal of Bioprinting, 025210204.
Influence of Time Since Injury and Physical Activity Level on Upper Limb Kinematics and Muscle Activation During Wheelchair Propulsion in Complete T12/L1 Spinal Cord Injury
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 26, 807.
A Bottom-Up Classification of Wheelchair Users Based on Propulsion Kinematics beyond Injury Level
IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering (TNSRE), 33, 3878–3887.
Technologically Advanced Running Shoes Reduce Indices of Injury Risk
Scientific Reports, 15, 17828.
2023
Feasibility of Mitigating Out-Toeing Gait Using Compression Tights with Inward-Directing Lines
PLOS ONE, 18(9), e0291914.
2021
Effect of Masticatory Movement Using Gum on Walking and Cycling: A Randomized Crossover Design
Exercise Science.
In Review / In Preparation
Estimation of Pulmonary Oxygen Uptake (VO2) and Carbon Dioxide Production (VCO2) Using Transfer Learning
Revision under review
Effects of Grip Socks During Prolonged Running: Lower-Limb Joint Energy Absorption and Mechanical Efficiency
Submitted
Centor-of-Pressure Cueing in Differentially Alters Tissue-Specific Knee Loading During Bodyweight Squatting
Submitted
Development and Validation of a Detachable, Open-platform Wheelchair Ergometer with Inline Shaft Torque Sensing for Accessible Exercise Assessment in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury
In preparation
Continuous Vertical Ground Reaction Force Waveform and Biomechanical Running Parameter Estimation Using a Single Mask-Type IMU Sensor and Deep Learning
In preparation
Effects of Awareness of Umpire's Judgement in Martial Arts Competition on Players' Performance and Psychological State
In preparation
Characterizing Upper-Limb Interaction Strategies of Adults with Cerebral Palsy in Extended Reality: A Mixed-Methods Kinematic and Observational Study
In preparation
International Conference — Oral Presentations
2026
Exercise Science for All: AI-Powered Physical Activity Monitoring and Prescription in Spinal Cord Injury
The 2nd International Conference on Learning Sciences and Educational Innovation (ICOLSEI 2026).
2024
Impacts of Disability Duration and Physical Activity Level on Wheelchair Propulsion Strategies in People with T12/L1 Spinal Cord Injury
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting.
Classifying Wheelchair Propulsion Strategies: A New Bottom-Up Approach Based on Kinematic Data Analysis
Proceedings of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society 2024.
2023
The Effects of Habitual Foot Strike Pattern and Footwear on Running Pattern and Economy
2023 Conference of International Society of Biomechanics (ISB).
Acute Effects of Shoe Conditions on Foot Strike Pattern of Runners with Different Habitual Patterns
2023 Conference of International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS).
2022
The Effect of Back-Loaded Distribution on Metabolic Energy and Subjective Fatigue: An Ergonomic Evaluation for the Development of a New Personal Protective Respirator
International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 78(1).
International Conference — Poster Presentations
2026
Physiological vs. Perceptual Exercise Intensity Targeting in Spinal Cord Injury Users: A Pilot Comparison Study
2026 10th World Congress of Biomechanics (WCB).
RPE-based Identification of Fatigue-related Changes in Running Spatiotemporal Variability
2026 10th World Congress of Biomechanics (WCB).
2025
Muscle Synergy Analysis during Grasping Tasks in Individuals with Cerebral Palsy: A Framework for Telerehabilitation
2025 ASB International Conference.
Validation of A Single Mask Type IMU for Running Gait Analysis
2025 ASB International Conference.
Domestic Conference — Oral Presentations
2026
Synergy Analysis of Lower Leg Muscle according to Target Conditions in Taekwondo Spin Kick: Comparison with VR Virtual Target Conditions
2026 Conference of Korean Alliance of Martial Arts. Best Presentation Award
2024
Muscle Synergy Complexity in Affected and Unaffected Upper Limbs of Individuals with Post-Stroke Hemiplegia during Grasping Tasks
2024 Fall International Conference of KSSB. Best Presentation Award
2023
Analysis of Wheelchair Propulsion Patterns in Wheelchair Users with Various Spinal Cord Injury Levels: A Study on Strategy Development through Bottom-Up Classification
2023 Fall International Conference of KSSB-KSB. Best Presentation Award
Duration of Disability, Professional Experience in Sports, and Wheelchair Propulsion Strategy in People with Spinal Cord Injury: Case Study
2023 Fall International Conference of KSSB-KSB.
2021
Effects of Performance Boosting Running Shoes on Muscle and Joint Loads
2021 Fall International Conference of Korean Society of Sport Biomechanics. Excellent Presentation Award
Domestic Conference — Poster Presentations
2025
Wheelchair Propulsion Strategies in Spinal Cord Injury: Beyond Injury Level Classification
2025 16th Conference of Korean Society of Medical Robotics (KSMR).
2022
Quantifying the Effect of 3D Printed Footwear Soles on Foot Pressure Distribution
2022 Fall International Conference of KSSB-KSB. Best Poster Presentation Award