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Research interests
I am interested in the modelling and simulation of human movement to investigate injury mechanisms and understand human function. I truly believe in the use of predictive models and in silico simulations and their application in clinical settings for improving the monitoring and assessment of musculoskeletal diseases.
My research is focused on the use of an integrated approach that includes in vivo and in vitro experimental methodologies with in silico methods such as musculoskeeltal modelling and finite element analysis.
My current research line includes:
- Injury Biomechanics:
- The analysis of cervical spine injury mechanisms in rugby and horse racing;
- Analsis of hamstring injury in sprint running;
- Clinical Biomechanics:
- Biomechanical assessment and optimised treatment identification in axial Spondyloarthritis;
- Estimation of joint loading in partial gravity situations;
- Sport Biomechanics:
- Biomechanical analysis of rugby and horse racing activities;
- Computer simulation of sprint running;
Willing to supervise doctoral students
Computer simulation and musculoskeletal modelling in injury/sport/clinical biomechanics, ergonomics, and computer simulations.
Other responsibilities
Postgraduate (PhD and MD) Director of Studies for the Department for Health.
Research Theme Convenor for the Improving Human Function Department for Health research theme.
Teaching interests
- Biomechanics of human movement
- Musculoskeletal modelling and computer simulation of human movement
- Spinal biomechanics
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Human Physiology, Doctor of Philosophy, Investigating the metabolic profile of run-up races and the mechanics of the wobbling visceral mass in vertical jumps, University of Milan
Award Date: 20 Dec 2010
Biomedical Engineering, Master of Engineering, Planar and Spatial reaching movement: a simulation algorithm funded on a kinematic analysis, Politecnico di Milano
Award Date: 19 Oct 2007
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ML-MSK Preventing Injury
Cazzola, D. (PI) & Silvestros, P. (Researcher)
RFU Injured Players Foundation
22/05/23 → 1/09/26
Project: UK charity
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Machine Learning tools for Healthcare and Sports Performance Applications
Campbell, N. (PI) & Cazzola, D. (CoI)
Project: Research-related funding
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The virtual biomechanics lab
Seminati, E. (PI), Cazzola, D. (CoI) & Campbell, N. (CoI)
1/09/24 → 31/05/25
Project: Research-related funding
Research output
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Correction to: Optimising Instrumented Mouthguard Data Analysis: Video Synchronisation Using a Cross-correlation Approach (Annals of Biomedical Engineering, (2025), 53, 4, (923-933), 10.1007/s10439-025-03679-1)
Tooby, J., Rowson, S., Till, K., Allan, D., Bussey, M. D., Cazzola, D., Falvey, É., Friesen, K., Gardner, A. J., Owen, C., Roe, G., Sawczuk, T., Starling, L., Stokes, K., Tierney, G., Tucker, R. & Jones, B., 30 Apr 2025, In: Annals of Biomedical Engineering. 53, 4, p. 934 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Cortical bone area and trabecular bone density are lower in the reconstructed leg in comparison to the uninjured contralateral leg 1-6 years following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Morgan, K., Dietel, L., Sheehy, Z., Jain, A., Murray, J., Deo, S., Cazzola, D. & Walhin, J.-P., 28 Apr 2025, p. 148-149. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Distinct Recovery Phenotypes Identified Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Through Multivariate Clustering: Implications for Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis Risk Stratification
Morgan, K., Jain, A., Dietel, L., Sheehy, Z., Leach, S., Robb, M., Murray, J., Deo, S., Cazzola, D. & Walhin, J.-P., Sept 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Estimation of lower limb joint moments using consumer realistic wearable sensor locations and deep learning – finding the balance between accuracy and consumer viability
Carter, J., Chen, X., Cazzola, D., Trewartha, G. & Preatoni, E., 9 Jul 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Sports Biomechanics. 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the associations between the biomechanical and psychological mechanistic pathways of lower back pain development amongst persons with lower-limb amputation: A study protocol
Withey, A., Cazzola, D., Tabor, A. & Seminati, E., 6 Feb 2025, In: PLoS ONE. 20, 2 , e0314523.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Datasets
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Full Body Kinematics and Ground Reaction Forces of Fifty Heterogeneous Runners Completing Treadmill Running at Various Speeds and Gradients
Carter, J. (Creator), Chen, X. (Creator), Cazzola, D. (Creator), Trewartha, G. (Creator) & Preatoni, E. (Creator), University of Bath, 30 May 2024
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-01341
Dataset
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Dataset for "Does preferred technique influence how kinematics change during a run to exhaustion? – A cluster based approach"
Rodriguez Rivadulla, A. (Creator), Chen, X. (Creator), Cazzola, D. (Creator), Trewartha, G. (Creator) & Preatoni, E. (Creator), University of Bath, 9 Dec 2025
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-01550, https://github.com/adrianrivadulla/fatigue_runners
Dataset
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Dataset for "Development and validation of FootNet; a new kinematic algorithm to improve foot-strike and toe-off detection in treadmill running"
Rodriguez Rivadulla, A. (Creator), Chen, X. (Creator), Weir, G. (Creator), Cazzola, D. (Creator), Trewartha, G. (Creator), Hamill, J. (Creator) & Preatoni, E. (Creator), University of Bath, 26 Jul 2021
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00965, https://github.com/adrianrivadulla/FootNet
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Dataset for "Clustering analysis across different speeds reveals two distinct running techniques with no differences in running economy"
Rodriguez Rivadulla, A. (Creator), Chen, X. (Creator), Cazzola, D. (Creator), Trewartha, G. (Creator) & Preatoni, E. (Creator), University of Bath, 11 Jul 2024
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-01636, https://github.com/adrianrivadulla/clustering_runners
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Prizes
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Elected Secretary of the Technical Group on Computer Simulation of the International Society of Biomechanics
Cazzola, D. (Recipient), 1 May 2023
Prize: Election to learned society
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Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Fellowship
Cazzola, D. (Recipient), 9 Dec 2024
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Activities
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External Examiner Phd Thesis - Dr Susanna Stillavato - Universitá degli Studi di Milano
Cazzola, D. (Examiner)
11 Dec 2024Activity: External examination and supervision › External examination
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External Examiner PhD Thesis - Dr Samuele L. Gould - University of Bologna
Cazzola, D. (Examiner)
12 Mar 2023Activity: External examination and supervision › External examination
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Centre for Health and Injury and Illness Prevention in Sport (Organisational unit)
Cazzola, D. (Member)
1 Dec 2020Activity: Other contribution to the discipline › Role on a committee, board or panel
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External Examiner PhD Thesis - Dr Vittorio La Barbera - RVC London
Cazzola, D. (Examiner)
22 Oct 2024Activity: External examination and supervision › External examination
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External Examiner - Irish Research Council, GOI Research Scheme - PhD and Postdoctoral application
Cazzola, D. (Examiner)
6 Jan 2022Activity: External examination and supervision › External examination