Dr Jennifer Rowson
School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Lecturer
+44 114 222 7878
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School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Pam Liversidge Building
Mappin Street
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- Profile
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Jennifer Rowson is a Lecturer in Design and Biomechanics in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. She has a first class degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ and a PhD in Packaging Simulation. Upon completion of her PhD, she held posts as a Research Associate and University Teaching Fellow in the Department. In 2011 she joined the Insigneo Institute for in silico&²Ô²ú²õ±è;medicine in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
- Research interests
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Jen's research focuses on the biomechanics and understanding of upper limb performance, the definition of experimental and modelling techniques for the assessment of dexterity and hand manipulation. She has a special interest in inclusive design of objects and products for people as well as the efficacy of rehabilitation.
Projects carried out have developed tools, with motion capture and sensors that help to measure manipulation movements, as well as creating mathematical models to quantify and predict quantities that cannot be directly accessed. Jen also carries out projects to analyse tasks for their demands in order to understand and input into the redesign of environment/objects for reduced dexterity.
- Publications
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Journal articles
- . Clinical Nutrition Open Science.
- . Journal of Engineering Research.
- . Packaging Technology and Science.
- . International Journal of Public Health and Clinical Sciences, 6(2), 132-151.
- . International Journal of Public Health and Clinical Sciences, 5(5), 228-245.
- . Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 6.
- . Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 6(13).
- . Packaging Technology and Science.
- . Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 85, 977-992.
- . Packaging Technology and Science, 29(12), 613-613.
- . Packaging Technology and Science, 29(12), 607-607.
- . International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 23(10), 481-491.
- . Proceedings of the IEEE, 104(8), 1589-1603.
- . Journal of Hand Therapy, 30(1), 80-88.
- . Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 66-67, 178-200.
- Analysis of finger movement coordination during the Variable Dexterity Test and comparative activities of daily living. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERAPY AND REHABILITATION, 23(10), 480-490.
- . Clinical Biomechanics, 32, 201-206.
- . International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 22(4), 174-180.
- . Packaging Technology and Science.
- . Packaging Technology and Science.
- . Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing.
- Bayesian sensitivity analysis of a nonlinear finite element model. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing.
- . P I MECH ENG H, 225(H11), 1036-1049.
- . J Biomech, 44(8), 1499-1506.
- . Appl Ergon, 42(5), 627-633.
- . Journal of Biomechanics, 44(8), 1499-1506.
- . Applied Ergonomics, 42(5), 627-633.
- . Waste Manag Res, 28(3), 220-227.
- Understanding grip choice and comfort whilst hoovering. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 42, 1324-1329.
- Understanding grip choice and comfort whilst hoovering. Proceedings of World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 66, 1338-1343.
- . Universal Access in the Information Society, 9(3), 273-281.
- . Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 24(11-12), 1949-1957.
- . PACKAG TECHNOL SCI, 23(1), 11-18.
- . P I MECH ENG C-J MEC, 224(C6), 1261-1271.
- . P I MECH ENG C-J MEC, 223(11), 2615-2625.
- . PACKAG TECHNOL SCI, 21(5), 287-296.
- . PACKAG TECHNOL SCI, 21(2), 61-72.
- . PACKAG TECHNOL SCI, 20(3), 217-229.
- . PACKAG TECHNOL SCI, 19(4), 219-225.
- . PACKAG TECHNOL SCI, 19(3), 139-147.
- . PACKAG TECHNOL SCI, 18(6), 285-293.
- . Technologies, 12(7), 116-116.
Chapters
- Designing Inclusive Futures In Langdon P, Clarkson J & Robinson P (Ed.), Designing Inclusive Futures (pp. 65-74). Springer Verlag
Conference proceedings papers
- . Proceedings of the International Conference on Bio-inspired Systems and Signal Processing, 12 January 2015 - 15 January 2015.
- Sensitivity analysis using a Bayesian mixture of experts model for a bifurcating Duffing oscillator. Proceedings of ISMA 2014 - International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering and USD 2014 - International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics (pp 4437-4452)
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- Husband, Daughter, Son and Postman, Hot-water, Knife and Towel: Assistive Strategies for Jar Opening. DESIGNING INCLUSIVE INTERACTIONS (pp 187-196)
- Shaken baby syndrome: a structural dynamics perspective. PROCEEDINGS OF ISMA 2008: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NOISE AND VIBRATION ENGINEERING, VOLS. 1-8 (pp 2003-2014)
- Bayesian Sensitivity Analysis of a Large Nonlinear Model. PROCEEDINGS OF ISMA 2008: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NOISE AND VIBRATION ENGINEERING, VOLS. 1-8 (pp 3723-3736)
- Help or hindrance: The use of tools for opening packaging. DESIGNING INCLUSIVE FUTURES (pp 65-74)
- Aesthetic-Aerodynamic Design Optimization of a Car Grille Profile While Preserving Brand Identity. Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED'09), Vol. 4 (pp 13-24). Stanford, CA, USA, 24 August 2009 - 27 August 2009.
- A Preliminary Study into the Human Perception of Hand Pain for Activities Common in Daily Life. Nordic Ergonomics Society 41st Annual Conference Globalized Ergonomics. Elsinore Denmark, 22 June 2009 - 24 June 2009.
- Finite element modelling of shaken baby syndrome: A frequency response approach. IMAC-XXVII: Conference & Exposition on Structural Dynamics. Orlando, Florida, USA, 9 February 2009 - 12 February 2009.
- . Clinical Nutrition Open Science.
- Teaching activities
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MEC461 Engineering Commercial Success
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MEC456 Human Factors and User-Centred Design
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