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Dr Dennis's primary research area involves the application of biomechanical principles to ergonomic issues in the workforce, particularly in the coal mining industry. He also works with national sporting organisations to improve performance and minimise injury risks. Dr Gary Dennis is a lecturer within the School of Human Movement Studies, teaching primarily in the fields of biomechanics and ergonomics. Dr Dennis has taught and convened the Biomechanics and Biomaterials program since 2003, and currently is convening both the Biophysical Foundations of Human Movement and Advanced Ergonomic Tools courses, and continues to teach into the Graduate Certificate of Sports Coaching at the AIS.
After studying engineering at UNSW (Bachelor of Chemical Engineering) Dr Dennis directed his engineering skills on the human system at Griffith University (Bachelor of Exercise Science with 1 st Class Honours) where he completed a PhD in spinal biomechanics. Prior to his appointment at The University of Queensland, Dr Dennis taught Biomechanics I & II, Bioinstrumentation and Biophysics at Griffith University since 1998. Dr Dennis also owned and operated an exercise consultancy business (FIT4U), in collaboration with Rebel Sport Inc. from 1997-2000, and continues to provide consultancy services to industry in the areas of biomechanics and ergonomics.
After completing his PhD Dr Dennis has continued research into spinal mechanics. In particular, he has developed a spinal model that predicts spinal loading during manual tasks, which can then be utilised as a quantifiable risk management tool to reduce occupational injuries to the lower back. Currently, Dr Dennis's primary research area involves the application of biomechanical principles to ergonomic issues in the workforce, particularly in the coal mining industry. He also works with national sporting organisations to improve performance and minimise injury risks.
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