Boyi Dai, Ph.D.
Professor
Department Chair
PRONUNCIATION Boy Day
305B Rowell Building
106 Carrigan Drive
Burlington, VT 05405
United States
- Ph.D.; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- M.S.; Iowa State University
- B.E.; Beijing Sport University
BIO
Dr. Dai is a professor and Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science. Dr. Dai is interested in injury biomechanics and ergonomics, particularly investigating biomechanical injury mechanisms and risk factors to develop prevention strategies. His current research is focused on anterior cruciate ligament injury (ACL) risk during perturbed jump-landing tasks, exoskeleton and lower-back loading during occupational tasks, and perturbation and the risk of falls. Dr. Dai serves as an associate editor for Sports Biomechanics and the Vice President of Research and Projects for the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports. He also contributes to the field through editorial positions with Journal of Biomechanics, Research in Sports Medicine, and BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.
Recent Grants
Dai, B. [PI] & Zhang, C. (2023-2024). Effects of a single session of tripping perturbation training on reactive balance control during walking and carrying. Pilot Research Projects, Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health ($21,316). RMCOEH is supported by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health of the National Institutes of Health (T42OH008414).
Novak, D. [PI], Dai, B. [Co-PI]. (2020-2023). Investigating the relationship between an intelligent trunk exoskeleton and its wearer as a basis for improved assistance and rehabilitation. Mind, Machine, and Motor Nexus Program, Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation, National Science Foundation ($524,940, Award Number: 1933409).
Publications
Publications on Google Scholar
Awards and Achievements
- Fellow, International Society of Biomechanics in Sports, 2023
- Mid-Career Graduate Faculty Mentor Award. University of Wyoming, 2022
- Outstanding Researcher Award, College of Health Sciences, University of Wyoming, 2022
- Outstanding Teaching Award, College of Health Sciences, University of Wyoming, 2019
Area(s) of expertise
Biomechanics of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, exoskeletons and low back injury risk, balance and falls, ergonomics
Bio
Dr. Dai is a professor and Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science. Dr. Dai is interested in injury biomechanics and ergonomics, particularly investigating biomechanical injury mechanisms and risk factors to develop prevention strategies. His current research is focused on anterior cruciate ligament injury (ACL) risk during perturbed jump-landing tasks, exoskeleton and lower-back loading during occupational tasks, and perturbation and the risk of falls. Dr. Dai serves as an associate editor for Sports Biomechanics and the Vice President of Research and Projects for the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports. He also contributes to the field through editorial positions with Journal of Biomechanics, Research in Sports Medicine, and BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.
Recent Grants
Dai, B. [PI] & Zhang, C. (2023-2024). Effects of a single session of tripping perturbation training on reactive balance control during walking and carrying. Pilot Research Projects, Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health ($21,316). RMCOEH is supported by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health of the National Institutes of Health (T42OH008414).
Novak, D. [PI], Dai, B. [Co-PI]. (2020-2023). Investigating the relationship between an intelligent trunk exoskeleton and its wearer as a basis for improved assistance and rehabilitation. Mind, Machine, and Motor Nexus Program, Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation, National Science Foundation ($524,940, Award Number: 1933409).
Publications
Awards and Achievements
- Fellow, International Society of Biomechanics in Sports, 2023
- Mid-Career Graduate Faculty Mentor Award. University of Wyoming, 2022
- Outstanding Researcher Award, College of Health Sciences, University of Wyoming, 2022
- Outstanding Teaching Award, College of Health Sciences, University of Wyoming, 2019
Areas of Expertise
Biomechanics of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, exoskeletons and low back injury risk, balance and falls, ergonomics