Researcher Database

（Last updated : 2025-02-12 13:48:11）　

NAGANO AKINORI

Department / Course College of Sport and Health Science Department of Sport and Health Science

Title / Position Professor

Other Affiliations
1.	Graduate School of Sport and Health Science

Academic background
1.	～2001/08	Doctorial Course │ Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Exercise Science │ Arizona State University │ Completed Ph.D.
2.	～1996/03	Department of Natural and Artificial Systems │ College of Arts and Sciences │ University of Tokyo │ Graduated Bachelor of Liberal Arts
3.	～1998/03	Master Course │ General Systems Studies ? Systems Science │ Division of International and Interdisciplinary Studies │ University of Tokyo │ Completed Master of Arts

Business career
1.	2010/04/01 ～ 2014/03/31	Associate Professor │ Graduate School of System Informatics │ Kobe University
2.	2009/09/01 ～ 2010/03/31	Associate Professor │ Graduate School of Engineering │ Kobe University
3.	2007/09/01 ～ 2009/08/31	Lecturer │ Graduate School of Engineering │ Kobe University
4.	2006/12/01 ～ 2007/08/31	Lecturer │ School of Medical Sciences │ University of Aberdeen,
5.	2004/04/01 ～ 2006/11/30	Special Post-doctoral Fellow │ │ Riken,
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Committee and society
1.	2009/04	Japanese Society of Biomechanics Executive council member

Research activities
1.		American Society of Biomechanics
2.		Society of Biomechanisms Japan
3.		International Society of Biomechanics
4.		Japan Society of Training Science for Exercise and Sport
5.		Japanese Society of biomechanics
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Subject of research
1.	Enhancement of sport performances
2.	Human motor control mechanisms
3.	Research and development of intelligent motion assist systems
4.	Research on the mechanisms of human motion generation

Research summary
Research on the mechanisms of human motion generation We are investigating the mechanisms of human motion generation using experimental data collection and computer simulation. In the experimental studies, we mainly use small, light and wearable sensors to collect data with minimal constraints. We are analyzing/synthesizing the data to discuss the mechanisms of human motion generation. In the simulation studies, we use state-of-the art computer simulation models, both in the forward- and inverse- directions to gain insights of human motor function.

Present specialized field
Biomedical engineering/ Biomaterial science and engineering, Rehabilitation science/ Welfare engineering, Sports science, Applied health science, Intelligent mechanics/ Mechanical systems (Keyword：Biomechanics, Bio-cybernetics, Sports Science)

Books
1.	2015	Evaluation of Achilles tendon length changes in humans. In: Achilles Tendon: Biomechanics, Disorders and Clinical Implications

Papers
1.	2025	Effects of aging-related muscle degeneration on dynamic stability during walking: a musculoskeletal computer simulation study. │ Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology │ 12,pp.1524751
2.	2025	Evaluating the reliability and consistency of treadmill gait analysis using an RGB-D camera: effects of assistance and no assistance. │ Sensors │ 25 (2),pp.451
3.	2024	A method of three-dimensional videography using omnidirectional cameras with control points of unknown coordinates. │ International Journal of Sport and Health Science │ 22
4.	2024	A three-dimensional musculoskeletal model of the pelvis and lower limb of Australopithecus afarensis. │ American Journal of Biological Anthropoloty │ 183 (3)
5.	2024	Age related differences in whole body and body part angular momentum in the frontal plane during walking. │ Scientific Reports │ 14 (1),pp.25525
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Academic conference presentation
1.	2025	Effect of contralateral cane use on whole-body angular momentum in the frontal plane during walking.
2.	2025	Estimation of upper limb kinematics in baseball pitching using sensor-embedded ball.
3.	2023	Does the lower limb muscularity relate to long-sprint performance in 400-m sprinters?
4.	2023	Effects of age-related muscle degeneration on dynamic stability during walking: a musculoskeletal computer simulation study.
5.	2023	Pitcher identification method using an accelerometer and gyroscope embedded in a baseball.
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Message
1.	About our lab We started up our lab in April 2014. We intend to keep working on interesting topics, constantly adopting new technologies. Please contact Akinori Nagano if interested in collaborative work, graduate and undergraduate research projects.