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Research lab of Dr. Kris Crandell at Bangor University
Welcome!
Welcome!
The Bangor Biomechanics Bunch explores the consequences of mechanical constraints. The application of engineering principles to human and animal locomotion yields accurate and testable assessments of the physical limits of an organism, which provides limits and pressures in evolutionary ecology.
Ongoing Projects
Jumping Mechanics in Cuban Tree Frogs
Jumping Mechanics in Cuban Tree Frogs
MSres Student Callum Stanley is exploring how surface properties impact jump performance.
Pigeons in Slow Flight
Pigeons in Slow Flight
Undergraduate dissertation students are currently examining the role of the tail in slow flight with our Bangor Uni pigeons
Toe pad & Claw Morphology
Toe pad & Claw Morphology
MSres Student Celine Murray is building a database of morphometrics for adhesion and attachment in geckos, and exploring functionality.
Mechanics and Energetics of Hovering
Mechanics and Energetics of Hovering
Ongoing field work to quantify flight performance using accelerometry.
Bird beak function
Bird beak function
A recent study examined the functional performance of drag reduction in kingfisher beaks between terrestrial & aquatic species. (Crandell et al, 2019)
Ongoing field work to quantify flight performance using accelerometry.
Opportunities
Opportunities
I am always keen to find kind and motivated PhD, MS, or Postdoctoral researchers! Please contact me for more details.
Twitter: @kriscrandell
email: k.crandell AT bangor.ac.uk
Teaching
I currently teach on the following modules in Bangor's School of Natural Sciences:
BSX-1028: Tutorials Year 1
BSX-2021: Bioscience Skills & Tutorials Year 2
BSX-2041: Introduction to Ornithology
BSX-3166: Advances in Ornithology
BSX-2037: Spain Field Course
BSM-4000: Taught Masters
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