Carl Jewell

Dr. Jewell received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.  He went on to obtain a Master of Science degree, as well as his Ph.D., in Kinesiology from the  University of Massachusetts Amherst. His scientific research has focused on studying the biomechanics behind human movement, sport performance, and injury mechanisms and causation. Dr. Jewell’s graduate study focused on gait mechanics and the influence of muscle activity on the forces experienced throughout locomotion, especially in regards to chronic and acute knee injury. His research included 3-D motion analysis, electromyography, computational modeling, optimization, higher-dimensional analyses, metabolic testing, clinical and athlete testing, mechanical testing and
musculoskeletal modeling. Dr. Jewell has completed advanced coursework in the fields of biomechanics, physics, engineering, dynamical systems, mathematics, anatomy, and exercise physiology.

Dr. Jewell has specialized in several research areas focused on studying all facets of human movement, injury, and performance, in addition to human factors and code compliance. He has used anthropometric test devices to quantify internal loading conditions resulting from both automotive and
non-automotive scenarios. Dr. Jewell has participated in numerous  engineering test programs at ARCCA, Inc. focused on how different automobile crash dynamics and occupant positions affect occupant
responses, including tests to evaluate the response of motor vehicle components to a variety of loading conditions. Dr. Jewell has also conducted inspections of vehicles, roadways, stairs, and both residential
and commercial environments in relation to accident reconstruction, injury biomechanics, and premise liability, in addition to assessing applicable code compliance. Currently, he specializes in biomechanics, injury mechanisms and causation, accident reconstruction, kinematics and kinetics, human factors, and slip/trip/fall analysis. Additionally, he conducts product-based analysis for the design and implementation of sport protective equipment.