Faculty and Staff Profiles

• PhD Biomechanics/Sports Medicine - University of Tennessee Knoxville -  
• MA Biomechanics - East Carolina University -  
• BS Exercise Science - East Carolina University -  

• Associate Professor, College of Health Sciences - University of Memphis - 2021 - present

• Graduate Student Advising Award - University of Memphis - 2022
• Certificate in Accident Reconstruction - SAE - 2021
• Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine - American College of Sports Medicine - 2018
• Fellow of the American Heart Association - American Heart Association - 2016
• Tactical Strength & Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) - National Strength & Conditioning Association - 2013
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) - National Strength & Conditioning Association - 2012
• Andy Kozar Graduate Student Research Award - University of Tennessee Knoxville - 2007

• EXSS 2004: Introduction to Exercise Science - University of Memphis
• ESMS 3020: Exercise & Sport Mechanics - University of Memphis
• ESMS 3410: Anatomic Kinesiology I - University of Memphis
• ESMS 3415: Anatomic Kinesiology II - University of Memphis
• ESMS 3420: Structural Kinesiology - University of Memphis
• EXSS 4000: Lab Techniques and Interpretation in Exercise Science - University of Memphis
• ESMS 4020/6020: Clinical Biomechanics - University of Memphis
• ESMS 4030: Forensic Biomechanics - University of Memphis
• ESMS 4902: Advanced Kinesiology - University of Memphis
• ESMS 4603: Advanced Methods in Strength & Conditioning - University of Memphis
• HMSE 7010: Research Methods in Movement Science - University of Memphis
• ESMS 7542/8542: Advanced Kinesiology - University of Memphis

• PhD - Siena Senatore - 2026
• PhD - Hailey Fong - 2026
• PhD - Sam Lyons - 2026
• PhD - Alexis Nelson - 2024
• MS - Teri Ross - 2025
• MS - Caelin Lee - 2026
• MS - Justin Resendez - 2026
• MS - Abby Eberhard - 2023
• MS - Garrett Hess - 2023
• MS - Eduardo Martinez - 2023
• MS - Mathuran Ravishankar - 2023
• MS - Bin Feng - 2022
• MS - Brian Bogue-Jiminez - 2022
• MS - Zoey Kearns - 2022
• PhDc - Mary Estes - 2022
• PhDc - Raegan Furman - 2022
• PhDc - Jonathan Schallert - 2021
• PhDc - Emily Kosderka - 2021
• DPT, PhDc - Jackie Morgan - 2020
• PhDc - Chloe Chung - 2020
• DSc - Cindy Stimart - 2019
• PhD - Marissa Harris - 2019
• PhD - Brett Windsor - 2016
• PhD - V. Pradeep Ambati - 2015
• PhD - Nicholas G. Murray - 2014
• MS - Alexis Nelson - 2021
• MS - Jay Hinton - MS
• MS - Hailey B. Fong - 2021
• MS - Rachael Arnwine - 2019
• MS - Ramzi Majaj - 2018
• MS - Rachael Ard - 2019
• MS - Emma Chase - 2018
• MS - Jonathan Gladish - 2017
• MS - Sarah Blackmore - 2019
• MS - Alexander Carnall - 2019
• MS - Hailey J. Daugherty - 2019
• MS - Kris Camelio - 2017
• MS - Lindsey Allison - 2017
• MS - Ross Smith - 2017
• MPH - Candis Cook - 2014
• MSED - Doug Renshaw - 2014
• MSED - Heidi Bastin - 2013
• MS - Matthew R. Bice - 2009
• MS - Amber Zant Bice - 2009

• POWER: Development and validation of a hierarchical ontology of biophysiological signals to evaluate warfighter wellness and performance - Modus Operandi (DoD) - $576,000 - 10/2023 - 4/2025
• MidSouth Biomechanics Conference - American Society for Biomechanics - $2000 - 2/20-2/21/2020
• Sports bra support alters anterior cruciate ligament stress and knee joint biomechanics during cutting and landing movements. - AAC Academic Research Consortium - $14,960 - 3/1/2020 - 5/31/2021
• Interaction of breast size and support on lower extremity biomechanics during sport-related tasks - SheFit Inc. - $10,000 - 9/1/2019 - 12/31/2019
• Oculomotor impairment as a diagnostic criteria following a sport-related concussion - National Institute of Child Health & Human Development - 228,000 - 1/2020 - 12/2022 (R1)
• MidSouth Biomechanics Conference Support - American Society for Biomechanics - $2000 - 2/21/2019 - 2/22/2019
• Conference Support for the Mid-South Movement Science Conference - American Society for Biomechanics - $2000 - 2018
• Efficacy of a resistance band on improving lateral shuffle performance in college-aged males. - iTrainFundamentals - $30,000 - 3/2018-5/2019
• Reaction training as an active rehabilitation paradigm following sport-related concussion - American Athletic Conference Research Consortium - $9000 - 7/2017 - 7/2018
• Advisor: Patient-specific active rehabilitation program following sport-related concussion - Northwest Athletic Trainers Association - $1000 - 6/2017 - 5/2018
• Effects of walking speed and foot type on plantar pressures - Bayer Healthcare - $25000 - 6/2017 - 3/2018

• University of Memphis - College of Health Sciences - Director, PhD Program in Applied Biomechanics - 2021 - present
• University of Memphis - College of Health Sciences - Search Committee, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Development Committee [C] - 2021 - present
• University of Memphis - College of Health Sciences - Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program Development Committee [C] - 2018 - present
• University of Memphis - School of Health Studies - Graduate Curriculum Council - 2018-2019
• University of Memphis - Research Technology Advisory Committee - 2017 - present
• University of Memphis - School of Health Studies - Search Committee [C] - 2017
• University of Memphis - School of Health Studies - Search Committee - 2017
• University of Memphis - PhD Development Committee - 1/17 - present
• University of Memphis - Instructor Search Committee - 08/17 - 11/17
• University of Memphis - Internship Coordinator Search Committee - 8/17 - 11/17
• University of Memphis - Research Technology Advisory Committee - 11/17 - present
• Tennessee State Chapter of the NSCA - Steering Committee - 2017 - present
• American College of Sports Medicine - [C] Medicine & Science in Team Sports Interest Group - 2016 - 2019
• American College of Sports Medicine - Membership Committee - 2015 - 2018
• MidSouth Biomechanics Conference - Co-Chair - 2017 - present
• American Heart Association - Transformative Project Awards Grant Review Committee - 2018
• American Heart Association - Career Development Awards Grant Review Committee - 2018
• American Heart Association - Bioengineering - Clinical Applications Grant Review Committee - 2015 - 2017
• American Heart Association - Innovative Research Grant Review Committee - 2013 - 2015
• Southwest Tennessee Community College - Exercise Physiologist, Women's Soccer Team - 08/17 - 11/17
• Tennessee Olympic Development Program - Volunteer Goalkeeper Coach - 1/17 - present

• Powell DW. Introduction to Biomechanics for Sport and Rehabilitation. Great River Publishing. August 2020.
• Powell DW & Bryanton M. Biomechanics. NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training (3rd Edition). Human Kinetics. November 2021.

• Pamboris G*, Noorkoiv M, Baltzopoulos V, Powell DW, Howes T, Mohagheghi AA. Influence of dynamic stretching on ankle joint stiffness, vertical stiffness and running economy during treadmill running. Frontiers in Physiology. Accepted.
• Militko A*, Powell DW, Milner CM, Paquette MR. The influence of surface and speed on biomechanical external loads obtained form wearable devices in rearfoot strike runners. Sports Biomechanics. Accepted.
• Beltran R*, Greenwood D, Powell DW, Paquette MR. The influence of footwear longitudinal bending stiffness on running economy and biomechanics in older runners. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. Accepted.

• Fong HB^* & Powell DW. Greater breast support is associated with reduced oxygen consumption and greater running economy during a treadmill running task. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 14 June 2022. doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2022.902276

• Fong HB*, Nelson AK*, Storey JE*, Hinton JJ, Puppa MJ, McGhee D, Greenwood D, Powell DW. Greater Breast Support Alters Trunk and Knee Joint Biomechanics Commonly Associated With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 20 May 2022. doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2022.861553
• Bogue-Jiminez B*, Huang X, Powell DW, Doblas A. Selection of non-invasive features in wrist-based wearable sensors to predict blood glucose concentrations using machine learning algorithms. Sensors. 2022.
• Feng B*, Powell DW, Doblas A. Markerless motion capture system using OpenPose. Conference Paper: Pattern Recognition and Tracking XXXIII. 2022.
• Estes MK, Bland JJ, Ector KK, Puppa MJ, Powell DW, Lester DB. A high fat western diet attenuates phasic dopamine release. Neuroscience Letters. Accepted.
• Nelson AK, Fong HB, Wutzke CJ, Lester D, O’Reilly D, Puppa MJ, Doblas A, Shearin H, Powell DW. Deep brain stimulation improves lower extremity coordination and coordination variability in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Neurological Disorders & Epilepsy Journal. 2021; 4(1): 12.
• Powell DW, Puppa MJ, Lester DB, Nelson AK, Fong HB, Muthumani A, Wutzke CJ, Shearin HL, Xia RP. Interaction of contralateral activation maneuver and dopaminergic medication on neural and non-neural contributions to Parkinsonian rigidity. Neurological Disorders & Epilepsy Journal. 2021; 4(2): 144.
• Daugherty HJ*, Weiss LW, Paquette MR, Powell DW, Allison LE. Potential predictors of vertical jump performance: lower extremity dimensions and alignment, relative body fat and kinetic variables. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2021. Mar 1; 35(3) 616-625.
• Camelio, K, Gruber, AH, Powell, DW, Paquette MR. Prolonged running and training do not affect tibial acceleration and movement quality in novice runners. Journal of Athletic Training, 2020. Accepted.
• Majaj RM*, Powell DW, Weiss LW, Paquette MR. Ankle kinetics and plantarflexor morphology in older runners with different lifetime running exposures. Human Movement Science, 2020. Accepted.
• Melaro JA*, Majaj RM*, Powell DW, DeVita P, Paquette MR. Lower limb joint kinetics during walking in middle-aged runners with low or high lifetime running exposure. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 2020. Accepted.
• Arnwine RA*, Powell DW. Gender differences in ground reaction force profiles in ballet dancers during a single-leg landing task. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, 2020. 24(3).
• Chung CL*, DiAngelo DJ, Powell DW, Paquette MR. Biomechanical comparison of a new dynamic ankle orthosis to a standard ankle-foot orthosis during walking. ASME Journal of Biomedical Engineering, 2020. ePub Ahead of Print.
• Murray NG, Buckley TA, Cipriani D, Lynall R, Powell DW, Szekely B, Munkasy B. Baseline postural control cannot detect prospective lower extremity injury among those with a history of concussion. Journal of Athletic Training, 2020. ePub Ahead of Print.
• Smith, RE*, Paquette, MR, Harry, JR, Powell, DW, Weiss, LW. Footwear and sex differences in performance and joint kinetics during maximal vertical jumping. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 2020. ePub Ahead of Print.
• Powell DW, Blackmore SE*, Puppa MA, Lester DA, Murray NG, Reed-Jones RJ, Xia RP. Deep brain stimulation enhances movement complexity during gait in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Neuroscience Letters, 2020. 728: 133588. doi: 10.1016/j.neulet.2018.05.010.
• Murray NG, Reed-Jones RJ, Szekely BJ, Powell DW. Clinical assessments of balance in adults with concussion: an update. Seminars in Speech Language Pathology. 2019. 40(1): 48-56.
• Murray NG, Szekely B*, Moran R, Ryan G, Powell DW, Munkasy BA, Buckley TA, Guskiewicz, K. Concussion history associated with increased postural control deficits after subsequent injury. Physiological Measurement, 2019. Jan 9.
• Gladish, J.R., Powell, D.W., Queen, R.M. The Effects of Total Ankle Arthroplasty on Postural Stability and Loading Symmetry in Quiet Stance. Journal of Biomechanics, 2019. 83:110-116.
• Smith, RE*, Paquette, MR, Harry, JR, Powell, DW, Weiss, LW. Footwear and sex differences in performance and joint kinetics during maximal vertical jumping. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 2018. July 2.
• Powell DW, Blackmore SE, Puppa M, Lester D, Murray NG, Reed-Jones RJ, Xia RP. Neurosci Lett. 2018 May 8. pii: S0304-3940(18)30337-9.
• Murray NG, Grotewold C*, Szkeley BJ*, Powell DW, Munkasy B. Validity and Reliability of the Balance Tracking System during Feet Together Stance. Measurement, 2018. 126: 96-101.
• Powell DW, Szekely B*, Blackmore SE*, Nelson AK*, Schallert A, Lester DB, Murray NG, Puppa M. Effects of sampling rate and movement frequency on entropic measures of regularity. J Nat Sci, 2018. 4(5):504-508.
• Kwon, Y. *, Morgan, J.*, Powell, D.W., Williams, D.S. Influence of rest interval on ankle joint coordination with chronic ankle instability. Human Movement Science, 2018. 58: 239-247.
• Powell, D.W., Williams, D.S. Changes in vertical and joint stiffness in runners with advancing age. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 2018; 32(12): 3416-3422.
• Murray, NG, Grimes, K, Shiflett, ED, Munkasy, BA, D’Amico, NR, Mormile, ME, Powell, DW, Buckley, TA. Repetitive head impacts influence on the postural control system during the course of a single athletic season. Int J Psychol, 2018; 10(3).
• Reed-Jones, R.J., Powell, D.W. The effects of gaze stabilization on gait parameters in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Neuroscience Letters, 2017. 655:156-159.
• Powell, DW, Paquette, MR, Williams, DS. Contributions to leg stiffness in high- compared to low-arched athletes. Medicine & Science in Sport & Exercise, 2017. 49(8):1662-1667.
• Gladish, J.R.*, Powell, D.W., Allison, L., Queen, R.M. Center of pressure profiles in unilateral compared to bilateral end-stage ankle osteoarthritis patients. Journal of Orthopedic Research, 2017. Apr 27.
• Murray, N.G., D’Amico*, N., Mormile, M. *, Powell, D.W. Assessment of gaze stability within 24 – 48 hours post-concussion. Clinical Biomechanics, 2017. 44:21 – 27.
• Powell, D.W., Muthumani, A., Xia, R.P. Normalization of electromyography signals masks reduction in reflex amplitudes in Parkinson’s disease. Journal of Nature & Science, 2017. 3:e315.
• Reed-Jones, R.J., Carvalho, L. *, Sanderson, C. *, Montelpare, W., Murray, N., Powell, D.W. Examining changes to center of pressure during the first trials of Wii game play. Games for Health Journal, 2017. 6 (1): 57-60.
• Williams, D.S., Cole, J.H. *, Powell, D.W. Lower extremity joint work during acceleration, deceleration and steady state running. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 2017; 33(1): 56 - 63.
• Powell, D.W., Andrews, S., Windsor, B.A., Stickley, C, Williams, D.S. High- compared to low-arched athletes exhibit distinct frontal plane knee moments in walking and running. Human Movement Science, 2016; 50:47-53.
• Powell, D.W, Muthumani, A., Xia, R.P. A comparison of the effects of continuous versus discontinuous movement patterns on parkinsonian rigidity and reflex responses to passive stretch and shortening.Journal of Nature & Science, 2016. 2(8): e201.
• Xia, R.P., Muthumani, A., Mao, ZH, Powell, D.W. Quantification of neural reflex and muscular intrinsic contributions to parkinsonian rigidity. Experimental Brain Research, 2016; 234:3587.
• Padulo, J., Ardigo, L., Powell, D.W., Viggiano, D. Electromyographic analysis of the riding posture during bicycling start. Motriz Revista de Educacao Fisica, 2016; 22:237-242.
• Ambati, V.N.P., Murray, N.G., Saucedo, F., Powell, D.W., Reed-Jones, R.J. Constraining eye movement in individuals with Parkinson’s disease during walking turns. Experimental Brain Research, 2016. Oct; 234(10): 2957-651.
• Powell, D.W., Queen, R.M., Williams, D.S. Arch structure is associated with unique absolute and relative joint work contributions to load attenuation during landing. Human Movement Science, 2016; 141-147.
• Williams, D.S., Murray, N.G., Powell, D.W. Invited Paper: Athletes that train on unstable compared to stable surfaces exhibit unique postural control strategies in response to balance perturbations. Journal of Sport and Health Sciences, 2016; 5: 70-76.
• Ulm, H.M., Windsor, B., Dedrick, G., Powell, D.W. Comparison of Ankle Taping and Bracing on Ankle Biomechanics during Landing in Functional Ankle Instability. Central European Journal of Sport Science & Medicine, 2015; 11(3): 5-14.
• Powell, D.W.& Williams, D.S. Effect of opposing postural feedback paradigms on traditional and nonlinear measures of postural stability.Human Movement Science, 2015; 44: 73-80.
• Padulo, J., Powell, D.W., Ardigo, L.P., Viggiano, D. Modifications in activation of lower limb muscles as a function of initial foot position in cycling. Journal of Electromyography & Kinesiology, 2015; 25(4): 648-652.
• Powell, DW, Walker, M.M.^*, Reed-Jones, R.J., Bunn, J.A. Peripheral artery disease and activity-induced shifts in quadriceps median frequency during treadmill walking: a preliminary study. Central European Journal of Sport Science & Medicine, 2015; 10 (2): 5 - 15.
• Erhardt, J., Windsor, B.A., Hoekstra, C., Rutt, R.A., Powell, D. The Immediate Effect of Atlanto-Axial High Velocity Thrust Techniques on Blood Flow in the Vertebral Artery: A randomized Controlled Trial Manual Therapy. Manual Therapy, 2015; 20 (4): 614 - 622.
• Murray, N.G., Salvatore, A.P., Powell, D.W., Reed-Jones, R.J. Reliability and validity evidence of multiple balance assessments in concussed athletes. Journal of Athletic Training. 2014; 49(4): 540-549.
• Reed-Jones, R.J., Murray, N.G., Powell, D.W. Clinical Assessment of Balance in Concussed Adults.  Seminars in Speech Language Pathology. 2014; 35(03): 186-195.
• Powell, D.W., Muthumani, A., Xia, R.P. Parkinson’s disease is associated with greater regularity of repetitive voluntary movements. Motor Control. 2014; 18:263-277.
• Padulo, J., Tilocca, A., Powell, D., Granatelli, G., Bianco, A., Paoli, A. EMG amplitude of the biceps femoris during jumping compared to landing movements. Springer Plus. 2014; 2:520.
• Powell, D., Williams, D.S. 3^rd, Windsor, B.A., Butler, R.J., Zhang, S. Dynamic stiffness of the ankle is greater in high- compared to low-arched athletes during barefoot running. Human Movement Science. 2014; 34: 147 - 156.
• Ambati, V.N.P., Saucedo, F., Murray, N.G., Powell, D., Reed-Jones, R.J. Constraining eye movement when redirecting walking trajectories alters turning control in healthy young adults. Experimental Brain Research. 2014; 226(4), 549-556.
• Padulo, J., Powell, D., Milia, R., Ardigo, LP. (2013) A paradigm of uphill running. PLoS ONE, 2013; 8 (7): e69006.
• Powell, D., Williams, D.S., Butler, R. A comparison of two multi-segment foot models in high- and low-arched athletes. Journal of American Podiatric Medical Association. 2013; 103(2): 99-105.
• Powell, D., Hanson, N.J., Long, B and Williams, D.S. Frontal plane kinematics and kinetics in high- and low-arched female athletes during a landing task. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. 2012; 22(5): 430-435.
• Powell, D., Long, B., Milner, C., Zhang, S. Effects of vertical loading on arch kinematics in high- and low-arched females using a multi-segment foot model. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 2012; 28; 165-73.
• Powell, D., Clowers, K., Keefer, M., Zhang, S. Alterations in neuromuscular activation patterns in short-leg walking boots. Journal of Sport and Health Science. 2012; 1 (1); 43-8.
• Powell, D., Threlkeld, A.J., Fang, X., Muthumani, A., Xia, R.P. Amplitude- and velocity-dependency of rigidity measured at the wrist Parkinson’s disease. Clinical Neurophysiology. 2012; 123 (4), p. 764-773.
• Powell, D. Foot type and lower extremity injury: a review. Commentary on: Knapick, J.J., Trone, D.W., Swedler, D.I., et al. Type of running shoe, individual footprint and risk of injury in Marine Corps training. Am J Sports Med. 2010; 38:1759-1767. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. 2011; Vol. 21(5).
• Xia, R.P., Powell, D., Rymer, W.Z., Hanson, N.J., Fang, X., Threlkeld, A.J. Differentiation between the contributions of shortening reaction and stretch-induced inhibition to rigidity in Parkinson’s disease. Experimental Brain Research. 2011; 209: 609-618.
• Powell, D., Hanson, N.J., Fang, X., Threlkeld, A.J., Xia, R.P. Enhancement of parkinsonian rigidity with contralateral muscle contractions. Clinical Neurophysiology. 2011; 122: 1595-1601.
• Powell, D., Long, B., Milner, C., Zhang, S. Frontal plane multi-segment foot kinematics in high- compared to low-arched females during dynamic loading tasks. Human Movement Science. 2011; Vol. 30, p. 105-14.
• Bice, M.R., Hanson, N.J., Renshaw, D., Eldridge, J., Reneau, P., Powell, D. Neuromuscular adaptations in elderly adults are task-specific during stepping and obstacle clearance tasks.  International Journal of Exercise Science. 2011; 4(1), p. 278-86.
• Renshaw, D., Bice, M.R., Cassidy, C., Eldridge, J., Powell, D. A comparison of three computer-based methods of determining EMG signal amplitude. International Journal of Exercise Science. 2010; 3 (1), p. 44-8.
• Ruano, C.,Chalambaga, E.T., Renshaw, D., Powell, D. The effects of Tempur insoles on ground reaction forces and loading rates in running. International Journal of Exercise Science. 2009; 2 (3), p. 186-190.
• Keefer, M., King, J., Powell, D., Krusenklaus, J., Zhang, S. Effects of modified short-leg walkers on ground reaction force characteristics. Clinical Biomechanics. 2008; 23 (9): p. 1172-77.
• Powell, D., DeVita, P., Hortobagyi, T. Inertial loading during gait evokes unique neuromuscular adaptations in old adults. Perceptual & Motor Skills, 2008; 107: p. 881-92.
• Zhang, S., Clowers, K.G., and Powell, D. Ground reaction force and 3D biomechanical characteristics of walking in short-leg walkers. Gait & Posture. 2006; 24: p.487-92.

• Powell, DW. Stiffness: A Modifiable Factor in Injury & Performance. MidSouth Biomechanics Conference, Memphis, TN. February 22-23, 2018
• Powell, DW. Neural versus Non-Neural Contributions to Rigidity in Parkinson’s Disease. Department of Life Sciences, College of Health and Life Sciences, Brunel University. March 2018.
• Powell, DW. Effect of Aging on Muscular and Skeletal Contributions to Leg Stiffness in Running, London South Bank University, March 2018.
• Powell, DW. Stiffness: A Modifiable Factor in Injury & Performance. Tennessee State Meeting of the National Strength & Conditioning Association, Memphis, TN. February 22-23, 2018.