Brief Bio
I am a Postdoctoral Researcher at the BioMotion Center, part of the Institute for Sports and Sports Science (IfSS) at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany.
My research lies at the intersection of biomechanics, motor control, and sports technology, currently with a particular focus on coordination and stability during locomotion tasks.
My doctoral work investigated the effects of jaw clenching on postural control, and I continue to explore how subtle neuromuscular interventions affect human movement. I am also involved in technology development, including running shoe design and diagnostic tools for archery. I hold a background in mechanical engineering.
Research projects
- JuBot – Staying young with robots: Versatile assistance robotics for managing everyday life (Funded by Carl-Zeiss-Foundation)
- Effects of running shoes with different stack heights on the variability and stability of running movements (Funded by Adidas AG)
- Dynamics of shooter-bow interaction in recurve archery (Funded by BISp, German Federal Institute for Sports Science)
- Effects of jaw clenching on postural control during dynamic balance tasks (Funded by DFG, German Research Foundation)
Teaching
- Measurement and evaluation methods in biomechanics (B.Sc.)
- Application of biomechanics (B.Sc./B.Ed.)
- Application of training science (B.Sc.)
- Signal Processing and Data Analysis with Matlab (M.Sc.)
- Neuromechanics: Motor Control and Biomechanics of Human Movements (M.Sc.)
Scientific contributions
Research Publications – Authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed journal and conference papers in biomechanics, motor control and sports science.
Peer Review – Reviewer for leading journals, including Scientific Reports, Journal of Biomechanics, and European Journal of Sport Science (full list available).
Professional Memberships – Active member of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB), Footwear Biomechanics Group (FBS), and German Society of Sport Science (dvs) contributing to international research networks.
Conference Involvement – Supported the organization of the 17. Motor Skills Section Conference of dvs and contributed as co-chair at the ISB 2025 conference.
Education
Dr. Phil. in Natural Sciences of Sports Science — Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Researched biomechanics and motor control in balance and locomotion.M.Sc. in Sports Science (Focus: Movement & Technology) — Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Specialized in motion analysis, sports technology, and human performance assessment.B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering — Bogazici University
Focused on applied mechanics, materials science, and engineering design.
cagla.kettner@kit.edu