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Timmion Skervin

Lecturer

School of Science & Technology

Staff Group(s)
Sport

Role

Dr Skervin is a lecturer in Human Movement Science in the School of Science and Technology and is the current module leader for Introduction to Human Movement (SPOR10042). Dr Skervin has authored and co-authored peer reviewed publications and has received multiple awards for his work presented at national and international conferences. Dr Skervin has performed work with international collaborators and industry leading partners in the area of older adult falls, vision and the built environment, one of which has featured in a written press release.

Career overview

Dr Skervin obtained a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science (NTU), an MRes in Biomechanics (NTU) and a PhD in Biomechanics at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). Prior to joining NTU, Dr Skervin undertook higher education lecturing roles at LJMU and Loughborough college as well as a research fellowship at LJMU.

Research areas

Dr Skervin’s research focuses upon the effect the built environment has on older adult fall risk. Projects Dr Skervin has been involved in include:

Development and validation of measurement tools for the assessment of trip risk during stair negotiation

Using body worn sensors to inform home modifications to reduce older adult falls risk

The development and application of visual cues on stairs to reduce older adult fall risk

Influence of stair visual conditions on older adult fall risk

Sponsors and collaborators

Previous research projects have been performed in collaboration with other institutions and industry partners including:

Liverpool John Moore’s University

Aston University

Newcastle University

Pupil Labs

Johnnie Johnson Housing

Howz Technology

University of British Columbia

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Publications

Skervin, T.K., Thomas, N.M., Schofield, A.J., Hollands, M.A., Maganaris, C.N., O’Brien, T.D., Baltzopoulos, V. and Foster, R.J. (2023). Accuracy and Precision of a Novel Photogate System to Measure Toe Clearance on Stairs. Sensors 23 (5), 2429. https://doi.org/10.3390%2Fs23052429

Barnett, C.T., De Asha, A.R., Skervin, T.K., Buckley, J.G. and Foster, R.J., (2022). Spring-mass behavioural adaptations to acute changes in prosthetic blade stiffness during submaximal running in unilateral transtibial prosthesis users. Gait & Posture, 98, pp.153-159. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2022.09.008

Skervin, T.K., Thomas, N.M., Schofield, A.J., Hollands, M.A., Maganaris, C.N., O’Brien, T.D., Baltzopoulos, V. and Foster, R.J., (2021). Using a stair horizontal-vertical illusion to increase foot clearance over an inconsistently taller stair-riser. PLoS one, 16(9), p.e0257159.  10.1371/journal.pone.0257159

Skervin, T.K., Thomas, N.M., Schofield, A.J., Hollands, M.A., Maganaris, C.N. and Foster, R.J., 2021. The next step in optimising the stair horizontal-vertical illusion: Does a perception-action link exist in older adults?. Experimental gerontology, 149, p.111309. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2021.111309

Thomas, N.M., Skervin, T.K., Foster, R.J., Parr, J.V., Carpenter, M.G., O'Brien, T.D., Maganaris, C.N., Baltzopoulos, V., Lees, C. and Hollands, M.A., 2021. Influence of step-surface visual properties on confidence, anxiety, dynamic stability, and gaze behaviour in young and older adults. Human movement science, 77, p.102774.2021;77:102774. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2021.102774

Thomas, N.M., Skervin, T., Foster, R.J., O'Brien, T.D., Carpenter, M.G., Maganaris, C.N., Baltzopoulos, V., Lees, C. and Hollands, M.A., 2020. Optimal lighting levels for stair safety: Influence of lightbulb type and brightness on confidence, dynamic balance and stepping characteristics. Experimental gerontology, 132, p.110839.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2020.110839

Skervin TK, Thomas NM, Schofield AJ, Hollands MA, Maganaris CN, Foster RJ. Modifying visual cues for safer foot clearances during stair ascent in young and older adults, Gait & Posture, Volume 73, Supplement 1, 2019, Pages 95-96, ISSN 0966-6362, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2019.07.050.

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