Daniel O. Schmitt, Associate Professor and Chair
Research Summary:
My primary interest is in the evolution of primate locomotion. I am studying the mechanics of movement in primates and other vertebrates in the laboratory to understand the relationship between movement and postcranial morphology, and the unique nature of primates among other mammals. Current projects include the origins of locomotion and the evolution of vertebrate bipedalism. Click here to enter the Animal Locomotion Laboratory web site to learn more.
- Recent Publications
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- JB Hanna, JD Polk, D Schmitt. "Forelimb and hindlimb forces in walking and galloping primates.." Am J Phys Anthropol, United States 130.4 (August, 2006): 529-35. [abs]
- D Schmitt, M Cartmill, TM Griffin, JB Hanna, P Lemelin. "Adaptive value of ambling gaits in primates and other mammals.." J Exp Biol, England 209.Pt 11 (June, 2006): 2042-9. [abs]
- NJ Stevens, DO Schmitt, TM Cole, LK Chan. "Technical note: out-of-plane angular correction based on a trigonometric function for use in two-dimensional kinematic studies.." Am J Phys Anthropol, United States 129.3 (March, 2006): 399-402. [abs]
- P. Lemelin and D. Schmitt. "The origins of grasping and locomotor adaptations in primates: Comparative and experimental approaches using an opossum model.." Primate Origins. Ed. M. Dagosto and M. Ravosa Kluwer, 2006: in press.
- Cartmill, M. Lemelin, P., and Schmitt, D.. "Primate gaits and primate origins.." Primate Origins. Ed. M. Dagosto and M. Ravosa Kluwer, 2006
- Contact Info:
- 203 Biological Sciences Building |
daniel.schmitt@duke.edu