Dr. Kram’s research focuses on the biomechanics and energetics of human locomotion. He is best known for co-developing the “force hypothesis” which after 25 years, still remains the most accepted explanation for the energetic cost of running. Dr. Kram has more recently dissected the metabolic cost of walking and running into its components: the cost of supporting body weight against gravitational forces, the work needed to accelerate the body forward against inertial forces, the cost of leg swing and the cost of maintaining balance. His recent efforts have focused on the locomotion of people who are obese, elderly, or have leg amputations. Dr. Kram has demonstrated mechanical creativity with his designs for the first successful force measuring treadmills and various laboratory devices that unload the need for specific muscle groups to perform work and generate force.
IPHY 3410 - Human Anatomy
Secondary Instructor
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Spring 2021
Explores the cells, tissues, and organs that compose the different anatomical systems including integumentary, skeletal, muscular, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, nervous, urinary and reproductive. All registration restrictions will be strictly enforced by the department. Recommended prerequisite: EBIO 1220.
IPHY 4870 - Honors Thesis
Primary Instructor
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Spring 2019 / Spring 2020
An opportunity for students enrolled in the IPHY Honors program to earn academic credit for working on their thesis. Twenty-five hours of work is required for each hour of academic credit given. Consult for faculty mentor for approval. Recommended prerequisites: IPHY 3700; and IPHY 4850 (taken concurrently).
IPHY 6950 - Master's Thesis
Primary Instructor
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Spring 2021
Must have 4 credit hours and may be repeated up to 6 total credits.
