Department of Kinesiology

Philip E. Martin, Ph.D.
Professor and Department Chair

	Office: 235A Forker Building
	Phone: 515-294-1425
	Email: pemartin@iastate.edu
	Other Links: Vita

Research Interests

I am a specialist in exercise and locomotion biomechanics.  My research activities focus primarily on the biomechanics and energetics of locomotion tasks and have often been interdisciplinary in nature. Past locomotion research has included projects on mechanical factors influencing the economy and efficiency of walking, running, and cycling; decrements in the mechanics and economy of walking in the elderly; and kinematic and kinetic determinants of walking and running patterns in below knee amputees.  I have contributed to more than 70 research articles and book chapters and have made more than 130 research presentations at national and international meetings.

Teaching

As a faculty member at three universities over the past 25 years, I have regularly contributed to both undergraduate and graduate instruction.  Undergraduate courses have included Biomechanics, Electromyographic Kinesiology, Functional Human Anatomy, and Biomechanics of Exercise and Sport.  At the graduate level I have taught Introduction to Biomechanics Research Methods and Research Methods in Physical Activity.  At Iowa State University I contribute to instruction in KIN 355 Biomechanics and KIN 501 Research Methods in Physical Activity.  I also continue to mentor masters and doctoral students in our graduate program.

Professional Activities

I am an active member and Fellow in the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education and the American College of Sports Medicine, member of the American Society of Biomechanics and the International Society of Biomechanics, and member of the Board of Directors of the American Kinesiology Association.  I have served as President of the American Society of Biomechanics (1994-95), Secretary-Treasurer of the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education (2006-08), Associate Editor for Exercise and Sport Mechanics for the Journal of Applied Biomechanics (1997-2005), Biomechanics Section Editor for Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (1990-93).  I have also been a member of the Research Review Committee for the American College of Sports Medicine (1991-94), the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Sport Biomechanics (1988-91), and the Scientific Advisory Committee for the U.S. Olympic Committee Sports Medicine Council (1986-88).