Russell Johnson

Research Interests

• Understanding how and why people move the way they do, particularly after injury, disease, or limb loss.
• Developing personalized rehabilitation approaches, assistive technologies, and prosthetic devices to improve mobility and independence.
• Applying biomechanics, computer modeling, and clinical research to translate scientific discoveries into meaningful improvements in patient care.
• Advancing innovative solutions for conditions such as stroke, osteoarthritis, and lower-limb amputation.

Education

• 2023: Postdoctoral Scholar, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
• 2019: Ph.D., Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA
• 2015: M.S., Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA
• 2011: B.S., Applied Exercise Science, Springfield College, Springfield, MA

Courses

• KAAP 426: Biomechanics I

Affiliations

• Member, American Society of Biomechanics
• Member, International Society of Biomechanics

Honors & Awards

• 2025: Training in Grantsmanship for Rehabilitation Research
• 2019: Outstanding Graduation Student in Kinesiology (University of Massachusetts)
• 2018: American Society of Biomechanics Travel Award
• 2016: NCMRR OpenSim Travel Award