Jill L. McNitt-Gray Professor of Kinesiology, Biological Sciences, and Biomedical Engineering Director, Integrative and Evolutionary Graduate Program Contact Information E-mail: mcnitt@usc.edu Phone: (213) 740-7902 Office: PED 107 LINKS Biomechanics Research Lab

 

Education

• A.B. Mathematics and Statistics, Coaching Certification, Miami University, 5/1980
• M.A. Biomechanics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 5/1985
• Ph.D. Biomechanics, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 5/1989

Academic Appointment, Affiliation, and Employment History

Tenure Track Appointments

• Professor, University of Southern California, 02/03/2006-  
• Joint Appointment Biological Sciences, University of Southern California, 01/01/2002-  
• Joint Appointment Biomedical Engineering, University of Southern California, 01/01/1989-  
• Associate Professor with Tenure, University of Southern California, 01/01/1994-02/03/2006  
• Assistant Professor, University of Southern California, 01/01/1988-01/01/1994  

Other Employment

• Research Assistant, The Pennsylvania State University, 01/01/1985-01/01/1988  
• Graduate Student, Laboratory Assistant, University of North Carolina, 01/01/1983-01/01/1985  
• Load Research/Load Management Energy Analyst, American Electric Power Service Corporation, 01/01/1980-01/01/1983  

Description of Research

Summary Statement of Research Interests

Professor McNitt-Gray studies mechanisms organisms use to control and distribute mechanical load during goal-directed multijoint movements involving external loading.

Research Keywords

biomechanics, multijoint movement, impact, motor control, neuroscience, mechanical engineering, injury prevention, performance, sport , clinical populations, ergonomics, rehabilitation engineering

Research Specialties

biomechanics mechanical engineering neuroscience injury mechanics dynamics musculoskeletal modeling motor control integrative biology

Detailed Statement of Research Interests

Dr McNitt-Gray’s research focuses on the control and dynamics of physically-demanding goal-directed movements of daily living. Hypotheses tested target mechanisms organisms(including humans)use to control energy transfer during interaction with their environment. This is accomplished by integrating biomechanics-based experimentation, mathematical and dynamic modeling techniques, and computer simulation.

Affiliations with Research Centers, Labs, and Other Institutions

• Biomechanics Research Lab, Director,http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/kinesiology/biomech/index.htm
• Center for Robotics and Embedded Systems,http://cres.usc.edu/Research/labs.php
• Get SSet Sports Science, Engineering, and Technology Academy, Co-Director,http://www.sdsa.org/pub/sdsa_docs/programs/getsset.html
• Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Consultant/Collaborator
• UCLA Dept of Music, Music Education,http://www.music.ucla.edu/People/Faculty%20bios/FHeuser.html
• USC Athletics, Biomechanics/Performance Consultant
• USC Center for Excellence in Teaching National Science Foundation Young Scholars Program, Mentor,http://www.usc.edu/admin/provost/cet/

Publications

Journal Article

• Mathiyakom, W., McNitt-Gray, J. L. (2007). Regulation of angular impulse during fall recovery. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development.
• Mathiyakom, W., McNitt-Gray, J. L. (2007). Mathiyakom, W., McNitt-Gray, J.L. (i2007). Keeping your shoulders healthy, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 5(1. Dimensions in Dental Hygiene/Belmont Publications, Inc.. Vol. NA
• McNitt-Gray, J. L. (2007). Mathiyakom, W. *& McNitt-Gray, J.L. & Wilcox, R. (2007). Regulation of angular impulse during two forward translating tasks, Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 23, 149-61. Journal of Applied Biomechanics.
• McNitt-Gray, , Mathiyakom, W. (2006). McNitt-Gray, J.L., Mathiyakom, W. (2006). Reducing the mechanical demand: How to maintain musculoskeletal health while generating sufficient force for effective periodontal instrumentation, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 4(3): 18-21. Dimensions in Dental Hygiene/Belmont Publications, Inc.. Vol. 4(3), pp. 18-21.
• Mathiyakom, W., McNitt-Gray, , Wilcox, R. R. (2006). Mathiyakom, W.*, McNitt-Gray, J.L. & Wilcox, R. (2006). Lower extremity control and dynamics during backward angular impulse generation in backward translating tasks, Experimental Brain Research, 169(3):377-88. Experimental Brain Research/Springer. Vol. 169(3), pp. 377-88.
• McNitt-Gray, (2006). McNitt-Gray, J.L., Requejo, P.S., & Flashner, H. (2006). Multijoint control strategies transfer between tasks, Biological Cybernetics. 94(6):501-10. Biological Cybernetics/Springer. Vol. 94(6), pp. 501-10.
• Mathiyakom, W., McNitt-Gray, , Wilcox, R. R. (2006). Mathiyakom, W.*, McNitt-Gray, J.L. & Wilcox, R. (2006). Lower extremity control and dynamics during backward angular impulse generation in forward translating tasks, Journal of Biomechanics, 39(6):990-1000. Journal of Biomechanics/Elsevier. Vol. 39(6), pp. 990-1000.
• Mathiyakom, W., McNitt-Gray, , Wilcox, R. R. (2006). Mathiyakom, W. *, McNitt-Gray, J.L. & Wilcox, R. (accepted). Regulation of angular impulse during forward translating tasks, Journal of Applied Biomechanics. Journal of Applied Biomechanics/Human Kinetics. Vol. NA

Multimedia Scholarship and Creative Works

• Multimedia, Multimedia data base for analyzing movement http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/kinesiology/biomech/gallery.htm, 06/01/1992-  

Honors and Awards

• Zumberge Fellow for Interdisciplinary Research with Flashner, H., University of Southern California, 1998., 8/1/1998-  
• Winner of Prince Alexandre de Merode Award- Physical Sciences- International Olympic Committee, Medical Commission, 2002. Requejo P.S.*, McNitt-Gray, J.L., & Flashner, H. Flight phase joint control required for successful gymnastics landings. Presented by P.S. Requejo., 8/1/1988-  
• Gymnastic Federation and Panasonic Gold Award, 1992  
• USC Innovative Teaching Award, USC Center for Excellence in Teaching Innovative Teaching Award, 1992  

Service to the University

Administrative Appointments

• Director, Integrative and Evolutionary Graduate Program, 02/02/2002-  

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