๐ JH Lee (DGIST), BM Lee (DGIST), GH Lee (UNIST), H Kim (SCH Univ) have been awarded 2026โ2029 Basic Research Laboratory Grant by National Research Foundation, KRW 1,500,000,000
Intelligent Active Protection Wearable E-textile Platform Laboratory for Prevention of Fall Injuries in the Elderly
๐Dr. Hoon Kim was invited to the Research Committee of International Ankle Consortium (IAC) of for the 2026โ2028 term.
International Ankle Consortium
๐Taewoong Kong (PhD student) has been awarded 2026โ2028 Doctoral Student Research Grant by National Research Foundation for his project, KRW 40,000,000
Identifying Neuromuscular Mechanisms of Post-Stroke Stiff Knee Gait and Predicting Virtual Intervention Effects Using Musculoskeletal Predictive Simulation.
๐Dongho Ha (Master's student) has been awarded 2026โ2027 Master's Student Research Grant by National Research Foundation for his project, KRW 12,000,000
Quantification of muscle contributions to center of mass lowering during balance maintenance using musculoskeletal modeling simulation.
๐Dr. Hoon Kim has been awarded 2026โ2029 Early Career Reserach Grant (Young Scientist Grant) by National Research Foundation for his project, KRW 60,000,000
Development of Digital Twin and Optimal Control Simulation for Identifying Fall Mechanisms and Prevention in Pregnant Women
๐Dr. Hoon Kim was elected to the Board of Directors of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS) for the 2026โ2028 term.
International Society of Biomechanics in Sports
๐Dr. Youngwook Kim has been awarded 2026โ2029 Early Career Reserach Grant (Young Scientist Grant) by National Research Foundation for his project, KRW 300,000,000
AI-Based Quantification of Reactive Balance Inhibition Mechanisms for Personalized Fall-Prevention Interventions in Older Adults
๐Song HJ (PI), Moon SH (Partner-PI), Kim H (Partner-PI), Kim HW (Partner-PI) (2025). Jeonbuk National University, KRW 50,000,000ย
AI Platform for Gait Function Assessment to Prevent Falls in Older Adults
๐PhD Student, Taewoong Kong, has been awarded Soonchunhyang University Overseas Research Fellowship
Our PhD student, Taewoong Kong, has been selected for the Soonchunhyang University Overseas Research Fellowship, receiving 10,000,000 KRW to support a short-term research stay under Professor Kristof Kipp at Marquette University (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA) during JanuaryโFebruary 2026. This program supports outstanding graduate researchers in gaining international experience and strengthening global collaboration in biomechanics and sports science.
๐Dr. Hoon Kim has been awarded 2025โ2026 Badminton World Federation (BWF) Sports Science Research Grant for his project. USD6,500
Biomechanical Analysis of Chronic Ankle Instability in Badminton Players: Joint Loading Patterns, Fatigue Risk, and Safe Training Thresholds Using OpenSim Simulation
๐Dr. Youngwook Kim was featured in Hanbitsa by BRIC (Biological Research Information Center) (May 2025)
Knee Extensor Structure and Function in Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Older Adults With Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Obesity Reviews, DOIย
๐Silvio Lorenzetti (PI), Kim H (Partner-PI) (2024). RPG-072023-20, ETH Zurich, CHF24,000ย
Musculoskeletal modelling of loading conditions during strength training exercises
๐Kim H (PI) (2022-2025). NRF-RS-2022-00165979, National Research Foundation of Korea, KRW 90,000,000
Identification of risk factors of lower extremity osteoarthritis in people with chronic ankle instability using musculoskeletal simulation
Human Performance Laboratory
Department of Sports Medicine
Department of Software Convergence
Soonchunhyang University
South Korea