Kieran Moran

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About Kieran Moran

Understanding the biomechanics of human movement allows us to enhance movement capacity, reduce injury and optimise rehabilitation in individuals across their lifespan, both from a sports and a functional movement perspective. I currently have a team of 9 PhDs, 3 MSc, 5 Post Docs, 3 Research Assistants and 1 Project Officer. I am particularly interested in: 1. The use of sensor based technology (wearable sensors and fixed) to quantify human motion outside of the laboratory setting and to use the same sensors to provide relevant feedback to enhance movement and correct movement abnormalities (Connected Health, running, sport) based on approaches to behavioural change 2. Developing novel algorithms to analyse complex movement data. Developing novel techniques to explore and identify each individual's optimal movement technique in order to enhance it, rather than (erroneously) assuming that there is a single optimal technique that everyone should employ. Understanding the cause of neuromuscular injuries and diseases and their effect on movement, both in sport and daily functional activities; in combination with identifying effective treatment and rehabilitation interventions With regard to teaching and learning, I believe passionately in delivering student-focused, skills-linked, experiential learning opportunities that build higher cognitive understanding and creativity, and leads to confident and competent graduates. My over-riding aim is to inspire students to become self-motivated and -directed life-long learners, who are digital and technology literate, who value searching for and critically appraising actionable-knowledge, allowing them to become effective problem-solvers. Central to this is developing a face-to-face relationship of mutual respect and interest with the students, whereby I strive to understand where their interests and sense of purpose lie in sport, health and injury. My philosophy has been particularly shaped by the research and writings of world renowned scholars Prof. Royce Sadler (Professor of Assessment in Higher Education) and Prof. Phil Race (Principal Fellow - Higher Education Academy). I am happy to do whatever I can to encourage students to become interested in- Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) especially through an understanding of sport and exercise science & ab_channel=Rubberbandits)- research for the betterment of our citizens' health