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Daniel O. Schmitt

Daniel O. Schmitt, Associate Professor, Biological Anthropology & Anatomy and Internal Scientific Advisory Committee

Contact Info:
203 Biological Sciences Buildi
daniel.schmitt@duke.edu
Education:
  • Ph.D., State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1995
  • MS, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1995
  • BS, Yale University, 1987

Research Interests:

Current projects: Primate locomotor mechanics, Evolution of primate locomotion, Rodent and humn models of bone and joint disease

My primary interest is in the evolution of primate locomotion. I am interested in understanding the selective factors that govern limb design, gait choice, and locomotor mechanics. 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. My other interests are in human musculosketal health and injury. I study rodent and human models of bone and joint disease. Click here to enter the Animal Locomotion Laboratory web site to learn more.


Curriculum Vitae
Teaching (Fall 2024):

  • EVANTH 730.01, Gross Human Anatomy Synopsis
    See instru , MWF 01:00 PM-04:00 PM

Recent Publications   (More Publications)

  1. Trentadue, TP; Schmitt, D. "Fourier Analysis of the Vertical Ground Reaction Force During Walking: Applications for Quantifying Differences in Gait Strategies.." Journal of applied biomechanics 40.3 (June, 2024): 250-258. [doi]  [abs]
  2. Hanna, JB; Granatosky, MC; Rana, P; Schmitt, D. "Correction: The evolution of vertical climbing in primates: evidence from reaction forces.." The Journal of experimental biology 227.7 (April, 2024): jeb247648. [doi]
  3. Schmitt, D; Sparling, TL; Queen, RM. "The effect of total ankle arthroplasty on mechanical energy exchange.." Journal of biomechanics 164 (February, 2024): 111941. [doi]  [abs]
  4. Polascik, BA; Jiang, Y; Schmitt, D. "Step type is associated with loading and ankle motion in tap dance.." PloS one 19.5 (January, 2024): e0303070. [doi]  [abs]
  5. Zeininger, A; Schmitt, D; Jensen, JL; Shapiro, LJ. "Variable gearing at the ankle during walking in adults and young children: implications for foot development and evolution." Frontiers in Earth Science 12 (January, 2024). [doi]  [abs]