Thurmon Lockhart

Thurmon Lockhart is a Professor in the Biomedical Engineering program at Arizona State University whose research focuses on human gait, balance, and fall prevention across clinical and real-world settings. His work examines the biomechanics of slips, trips, and accidental falls, with an emphasis on identifying physiological and behavioral markers of fall risk using wearable sensing technologies. He has conducted extensive research on gait stability, postural control, and movement variability in populations including older adults, individuals with osteoporosis, Parkinson’s disease patients, and other at-risk groups. His research integrates biomechanical modeling, time-series analysis, and wearable sensor data to predict fall risk, monitor daily activity, and inform intervention strategies for injury prevention and rehabilitation. His work has appeared in journals such as Scientific Reports, Frontiers in Digital Health, Frontiers in Neurology, Sensors, and IEEE Access, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary focus on health technology, mobility, and human-centered biomedical engineering.