Professor Ciaran Simms

• Sara Dockrell, Ciaran Simms, Catherine Blake, Schoolbag carriage and schoolbag-related musculoskeletal discomfort among primary school children, Applied Ergonomics, 51, 2015, p281 - 290Journal Article, 2015
• Dockrell, S. Blake, C. Simms, C., Guidelines for schoolbag carriage: An appraisal of safe load limits for schoolbag weight and duration of carriage, WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation, 53, 2016, p679 - 688Journal Article, 2016, DOI
• Dockrell, S. Simms, C. Blake, C., Guidelines on schoolbag use: Messaging to inform the stakeholders, WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation, 54, 2016, p489 - 492Journal Article, 2016, DOI
• Cooney G.M, Lake S.P, Thompson D.M, Castile R.M, Winter D.C, Simms C.K, Uniaxial and biaxial tensile stress-stretch response of human linea alba, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 63, 2016, p134 - 140Journal Article, 2016, DOI , URL
• Mohammadkhah M, Murphy P, Simms C.K, The in vitro passive elastic response of chicken pectoralis muscle to applied tensile and compressive deformation, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 62, 2016, p468 - 480Journal Article, 2016, DOI , URL
• Tierney G.J, Lawler J, Denvir K, McQuilkin K, Simms C.K, Risks associated with significant head impact events in elite rugby union, Brain Injury , 30, (11), 2016, p1350-1361Journal Article, 2016, DOI , URL
• Li G, Yang J, Simms C, A virtual test system representing the distribution of pedestrian impact configurations for future vehicle front-end optimization, Traffic Injury Prevention, 17, (5), 2016, p515 - 523Journal Article, 2016, DOI , URL
• Kiernan D, Malone A, O'Brien T, Simms C.K, "Children with cerebral palsy experience greater levels of loading at the low back during gait compared to healthy controls", Gait and Posture, 48, 2016, p249 - 255Journal Article, 2016, DOI , URL
• Paden B.E, Kelly P.M, Hines J.A, Bothman D, Simms C, On the feasibility of life-saving locomotive bumpers, Accident Analysis and Prevention, 89, 2016, p103 - 110Journal Article, 2016, DOI , URL
• Moerman K.M, Simms C.K, Nagel T, Control of tension-compression asymmetry in Ogden hyperelasticity with application to soft tissue modelling, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 56, 2016, p218 - 228Journal Article, 2016, DOI , URL
• Abraham N, Ghosh B, Simms C, Thomson R, Amato G, Assessment of the impact speed and angle conditions for the EN1317 barrier tests, International Journal of Crashworthiness , 21, (3), 2016, p211-221Journal Article, 2016, DOI , URL
• Li G, Yang J, Simms C, The influence of gait stance on pedestrian lower limb injury risk, Accident Analysis and Prevention, 85, 2015, p83 - 92Journal Article, 2015, DOI , URL
• Crocetta G, Piantini S, Pierini M, Simms C, The influence of vehicle front-end design on pedestrian ground impact, Accident Analysis and Prevention, 79, 2015, p56 - 69Journal Article, 2015, DOI , URL
• Kiernan D, Malone A, O'Brien T, Simms C.K, A quantitative comparison of two kinematic protocols for lumbar segment motion during gait, Gait and Posture, 41, (2), 2015, p699 - 705Journal Article, 2015, DOI , URL
• Nishimura N, Simms C.K, Wood D.P, Impact characteristics of a vehicle population in low speed front to rear collisions, Accident Analysis and Prevention, 79, 2015, p1 - 12Journal Article, 2015, DOI , URL
• Pedestrian injury biomechanics and protection in, 2015, pp721 - 753, [Simms C.K, Wood D, Fredriksson R]Book Chapter, 2015, DOI , URL
• Lyons M, Mohan H, Winter D.C, Simms C.K, Biomechanical abdominal wall model applied to hernia repair, British Journal of Surgery, 102, (2), 2015Journal Article, 2015, DOI , URL
• Abraham, N., Ghosh, B., Simms, C., Thomson, R., & Amato, G., Assessment of the impact speed and angle conditions for the EN1317 barrier tests, International Journal of Crashworthiness, 21, (3), 2016, p211-221Journal Article, 2016
• Mohammadkhah M, Simms C.K, Murphy P, Visualisation of Collagen in fixed skeletal muscle tissue using fluorescently tagged Collagen binding protein CNA35, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 66, 2017, p37 - 44Journal Article, 2017, DOI , URL
• Li G, Lyons M, Wang B, Yang J, Otte D, Simms C, The influence of passenger car front shape on pedestrian injury risk observed from German in-depth accident data, Accident Analysis and Prevention, 101, 2017, p11 - 21Journal Article, 2017, DOI , URL
• Cooney G.M, Lake S.P, Thompson D.M, Castile R.M, Winter D.C, Simms C.K, The suture pullout characteristics of human and porcine linea alba, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 68, 2017, p103 - 114Journal Article, 2017, DOI , URL
• Kiernan D, Malone A, O'Brien T, Simms C.K, Three-dimensional lumbar segment movement characteristics during paediatric cerebral palsy gait, Gait and Posture, 53, 2017, p41 - 47Journal Article, 2017, DOI , URL
• Li G, Yang J, Simms C, Safer passenger car front shapes for pedestrians: A computational approach to reduce overall pedestrian injury risk in realistic impact scenarios, Accident Analysis and Prevention, 100, 2017, p97 - 110Journal Article, 2017, DOI , URL
• Tierney G.J, Joodaki H, Krosshaug T, Forman J.L, Crandall J.R, Simms C.K, Assessment of model-based image-matching for future reconstruction of unhelmeted sport head impact kinematics, Sports Biomechanics , 2017, p1-Journal Article, 2017, DOI , URL
• Simms C, Kilroy H, Blackburn G, Takaza M, The influence of physical dimension on apparent stress-strain behaviour of in vitro passive skeletal muscle samples, Journal of Strain Analysis for Engineering Design, 52, (1), 2017, p3 - 11Journal Article, 2017, DOI , URL
• Montgomery C, Blackburn J, Withers D, Tierney G, Moran C, Simms C, Mechanisms of ACL injury in professional rugby union: A systematic video analysis of 36 cases, British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2016, p1-9Journal Article, 2016, DOI , URL
• Tierney G.J, Lawler J, Simms C.K, Upper and lower body tackles in rugby union: The effect on head kinematics, 2016 IRCOBI Conference Proceedings - International Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury, 2016, 2016, pp381 - 382Conference Paper, 2016, URL
• Barry F, Simms C, Assessment of head-ground impact patterns in real world pedestrian-vehicle collisions, 2016 IRCOBI Conference Proceedings - International Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury, 2016, 2016, pp509 - 511Conference Paper, 2016, URL
• Li G, Otte D, Yang J, Simms C, Can a small number of pedestrian impact scenarios represent the range of real-world pedestrian injuries?, 2016 IRCOBI Conference Proceedings - International Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury, 2016, 2016, pp20 - 34Conference Paper, 2016, URL
• Young C, Tiernan J, Bertocci G, Simms C, A model of a wheelchair head restraint to reduce the risk of whiplash, 2016 IRCOBI Conference Proceedings - International Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury, 2016, 2016, pp424 - 425Conference Paper, 2016, URL
• Li G, Yang J, Simms C, A fitness function for vehicle front optimisation for pedestrian protection, accounting for real-world collision configurations, 2015 IRCOBI Conference Proceedings - International Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury, 2015, 2015, pp398 - 400Conference Paper, 2015, URL
• Harrington P, Bertocci G, Simms C.K, Comparison of novel wheelchair occupant restraint with standard occupant restraints for occupants travelling in transportation, 2015 IRCOBI Conference Proceedings - International Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury, 2015, 2015, pp352 - 353Conference Paper, 2015, URL
• Li G, Otte D, Yang J, Simms CK, Pedestrian injury trends evaluated by comparison of the PCDS and GIDAS databases, IRCOBI Asia, Seoul, Korea, April 2016, 2016Meeting Abstract, 2016
• Huang Y, Takaza M, Simms, CK, Dynamics characterisation of passive porcine skeletal muscle using impact hammer: inline responses, 2015Conference Paper, 2015
• Kiernan D, Malone A, O'Brien T, Simms CK, Trunk kinematics and lower lumbar spinal loading during paediatric cerebral palsy gait, Gait & Posture, 2015Meeting Abstract, 2015
• Amato, G., Ghosh, B., Simms, C., Vehicle-barrier tracking of a scaled crash test for roadside barrier design, 7th European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, EWSHM - 2nd European Conference of the Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) Society , 2014Conference Paper, 2014
• Kilroy, H., Takaza, M., Simms, CK., The influence of sample dimension on apparent dynamic stress strain behaviour in passive skeletal muscle, IRCOBI, Berlin, 2014Conference Paper, 2014
• Li, G., Yang, J., Simms, CK, Predicting the effects of pedestrian gait on lower limb injuries, IRCOBI, Berlin, 2014Conference Paper, 2014
• Cabrolier L, D'Souza R, Bertocci G, Simms CK, The Influence of Shoulder and Pelvic Belt Floor Anchorage Location on Wheelchair Occupant Injury Risk: a simulation study, IRCOBI, Gothenburg, 2013Conference Paper, 2013
• Simms CK, Passive skeletal muscle mechanical behaviour: considerations for constitutive modelling, Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering CMBBE, 2012Conference Paper, 2012
• 25. Elliott, J.R., Augy, S., Simms, CK., Wood, DP, Statistical prediction of pedestrian pre-impact speed based on post-accident vehicle damage, IRCOBI, 2010Conference Paper, 2010
• Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials , 41, 1, (2015), Simms CK, [eds.]Journal, 2015
• Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials - sp issue on injury biomechanics, 41, 1, (2015), Simms CK, [eds.]Journal, 2015
• Simms CK, Passive Mechanical Behaviour of skeletal muscle and connective tissue, Euromech conference on novel tissue testing methods, Warburg, 12-16 Feb, 2017Meeting Abstract, 2017
• Cooney GM, Winter DC, Simms CK, Optimising suture-based wound closure using a surrogate abdominal rig, Bioengineering in Ireland, Galway, 2016Meeting Abstract, 2016
• Cooney GM, Winter DC, Simms CK, The suture pullout characteristics of porcine linea alba, Bioengineering in Ireland, Maynooth, 2015Meeting Abstract, 2015
• Cooney GM, Winter DC, Simms CK, The suture pullout characteristics of porcine linea alba, European Society of Biomechanics, Prague , 2015Meeting Abstract, 2015
• Simms CK, The influence of sample size on apparent stress-strain behaviour in passive skeletal muscle, World Congress of Biomechanics, Boston USA, 2014Meeting Abstract, 2014
• Cooney G and Simms CK, Uniaxial and biaxial mechanics of the linea alba, World Congress of Biomechanics, Boston USA, 2014Meeting Abstract, 2014
• Lyons M., Winter D.C., Simms C.K., Uniaxial and Biaxial Response of Porcine Rectus Sheath, World Congress of Biomechanics, Boston USA, 2014Meeting Abstract, 2014
• Takaza M & Simms CK., Microscopic analysis of muscle tissue that has been subjected to large deformation, World Congress of Biomechanics, Boston USA, 2014Meeting Abstract, 2014
• Lyons M., Winter D.C., Simms C.K, Uniaxial and Biaxial Tensile Tests on Porcine Rectus Sheath, Bioengineering in Ireland, Limerick, 2014Meeting Abstract, 2014
• Takaza M, McManus G, Stafford P, Simms CK, Microscopic analysis of muscle tissue that has been subjected to large deformation, Bioengineering in Ireland, Limerick, 2014Meeting Abstract, 2014
• Cooney GM, Winter DC, Simms CK, Mechanical characterisation of the porcine linea alba, Bioengineering in Ireland, Limerick, 2014Meeting Abstract, 2014
• Takaza M, Moerman KM, Simms CK., Inverse Impact Modelling Of Passive Skeletal Muscle, 11th International Symposium, Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Salt Lake, Utah, 2013Meeting Abstract, 2013
• Takaza M, Simms CK, Passive skeletal muscle response to impact loading: Experimental testing and inverse modelling, Bioengineering in Ireland, Dublin, 2013Meeting Abstract, 2013
• Gindre J, Takaza M, Moerman K & Simms CK, A microstructural muscle fibre model shows tension compression asymmetry mechanisms, ESB Conference, Lisbon, 2012Meeting Abstract, 2012
• Takaza M & Simms CK, The anisotropic mechanical behaviour of passive skeletal muscle tissue subjected to large tensile strain, Proceedings of the 19th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics, 19th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics, Lisbon, 45, 2012, ppS561-Meeting Abstract, 2012
• Moerman KM, Nagel T, Takaza M, Nederveen A, Simms CK, Constitutive modelling of passive skeletal muscle anisotropy in tension and in compression, Proceedings of the 19th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics, 19th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics, Lisbon, 45, 2012, ppS487-Meeting Abstract, 2012
• Lyons M., Winter D.C., Simms C.K, A Physical Surrogate Model of the Abdomen for Hernia Modelling, Bioengineering in Ireland, Dublin, 2013Meeting Abstract, 2013
• Lyons M, Winter D.C., Simms C.K., Structural Properties of Porcine Rectus Sheath, European Society of Biomechanics, Patras, 2013Meeting Abstract, 2013
• Takaza M & Simms CK, The Impact response of passive skeletal muscle to compressive impact loading, EUROMECH534, Saint Etienne, France, 2012Meeting Abstract, 2012
• Takaza M, Moerman K, Lyons CG, Simms CK, The anisotropic mechanical behavior of passive skeletal muscle tissue subjected to large tensile strain, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, Bio-Engineering in Ireland, Saint Etienne, France, 2012Meeting Abstract, 2012
• Lyons, M, Devane L, Winter D, Tierney P, Simms CK, Towards a wound closure device for laparoscopic surgery, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, Bio-Engineering in Ireland, Saint Etienne, France, 2012Meeting Abstract, 2012
• Takaza M & Simms CK, The response of skeletal muscle to impact loading, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, Bioengineering in Ireland, Galway, 2011Meeting Abstract, 2011
• Moerman K, Sprengers A, Nederveen A, Simms CK, Towards the noninvasive determination of the mechanical properties of living human soft tissue, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, Bioengineering in Ireland, Galway, 2010Meeting Abstract, 2010
• Simms CK, Wood DP, Glynn CH, Kullgren A & Ydenius A,(ed.), Iutam Symposium on Impact Biomechanics, Dublin, July 2005, Kluwer, 2005Proceedings of a Conference, 2005, URL
• Wood DP, Simms CK , Glynn CH, Kullgren A & Ydenius A, (ed.), Iutam Symposium on Impact Biomechanics, Dublin, Ireland, July 2005, 2005Proceedings of a Conference, 2005, URL
• Van der Horst M, Simms CK & Leerdam PJ,(ed.), Iutam Symposium on Impact Biomechanics, Dublin, Ireland, July 2005, Kluwer, 2005Proceedings of a Conference, 2005, URL
• Van Loocke M, Lyons CG & Simms CK, Three Dimensional Passive Properties of muscle tissue in compression(ed.), Iutam Symposium on Impact Biomechanics, Dublin, Ireland, July, 2005, Kluwer, 2005Proceedings of a Conference, 2005
• Simms CK, Murphy J, van der Horst M O'Connell D & Williams K, Diffuse Brain Injury Due to Blast induced acceleration, Bioengineering in Ireland, Dublin, January 2005, edited by FitzPatrick D , 2005Conference Paper, 2005
• Walsh JC, Simms CK & Tiernan J, Improved Crash Safety for wheelcahir occupants, International Conference on Posture & Wheeled Mobility, Exeter, April 2005, 2005Conference Paper, 2005
• Walsh JC, Simms CK & Tiernan J, Towards improved crash safety for wheelchair occupants, Bioengineering in Ireland, Dublin, January 2005, edited by FitzPatrick D , 2005Conference Paper, 2005
• Van Loocke M, Lyons CG & Simms CK, Three dimensional passive properties of muscle tissue in compression, Bioengineering in Ireland, Dublin, January 2005, edited by FitzPatrick D , 2005Conference Paper, 2005, URL
• Mohammadkhah M, Murphy P, Simms CK., Collagen fibril organization in chicken and porcine skeletal muscle perimysium under applied tension and compression., Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 77, 2018, p734 - 744Journal Article, 2018, DOI , URL
• Dockrell, S Jacobs, K Byrne, J Gleeson, E Kelly, S Moore, C O'Meara, E Barclay, D Rodriguez, S Kang, D Simms, C Blake C, Parental awareness of schoolbag carriage: A comparative study of Irish and United States parents, WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation, 58, 2017, p85 - 93Journal Article, 2017
• Tierney, G.J. and Denvir, K. and Farrell, G. and Simms, C.K., The effect of technique on tackle gainline success outcomes in elite level rugby union, International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 13, (1), 2018, p16-25Journal Article, 2018, DOI , URL
• Tierney, G.J. and Denvir, K. and Farrell, G. and Simms, C.K., Does player time-in-game affect tackle technique in elite level rugby union?, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 21, (2), 2018, p221-225Journal Article, 2018, DOI , URL
• Kiernan, D. and O'Sullivan, R. and Malone, A. and O'Brien, T. and Simms, C.K., Pathological movements of the pelvis and trunk during gait in children With cerebral palsy: A cross-sectional study with 3-dimensional kinematics and lower lumbar spinal loading, Physical Therapy, 98, (2), 2018, p86-94Journal Article, 2018, DOI , URL
• Latorre, M. and Mohammadkhah, M. and Simms, C.K. and Montáns, F.J., A continuum model for tension-compression asymmetry in skeletal muscle, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 77, 2018, p455-460Journal Article, 2018, DOI , URL
• Shang, S. and Otte, D. and Li, G. and Simms, C., Detailed assessment of pedestrian ground contact injuries observed from in-depth accident data, Accident Analysis and Prevention, 110, 2018, p9-17Journal Article, 2018, DOI , URL
• Tierney, G.J. and Simms, C.K., The effects of tackle height on inertial loading of the head and neck in Rugby Union: A multibody model analysis, Brain Injury, 31, (13-14), 2017, p1925-1931Journal Article, 2017, DOI , URL
• Tierney, G.J. and Denvir, K. and Farrell, G. and Simms, C.K., Does ball carrier technique influence tackler head injury assessment risk in elite rugby union?, Journal of Sports Sciences, 2019, p262-267Journal Article, 2019, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
• Tierney, G.J. and Simms, C.K., Can tackle height influence tackle gainline success outcomes in elite level rugby union?, International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 13, (3), 2018, p415-420Journal Article, 2018, DOI , URL
• Li, G. and Wang, F. and Otte, D. and Cai, Z. and Simms, C., Have pedestrian subsystem tests improved passenger car front shape?, Accident Analysis and Prevention, 115, 2018, p143-150Journal Article, 2018, DOI , URL
• Tierney, G.J. and Richter, C. and Denvir, K. and Simms, C.K., Could lowering the tackle height in rugby union reduce ball carrier inertial head kinematics?, Journal of Biomechanics, 72, 2018, p29-36Journal Article, 2018, DOI , URL
• Cooney, G.M. and Kiernan, A. and Winter, D.C. and Simms, C.K., Optimized wound closure using a biomechanical abdominal model, British Journal of Surgery, 105, (4), 2018, p395-400Journal Article, 2018, DOI , URL
• Tierney, G.J. and Denvir, K. and Farrell, G. and Simms, C.K., The Effect of Tackler Technique on Head Injury Assessment Risk in Elite Rugby Union, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 50, (3), 2018, p603-608Journal Article, 2018, DOI , URL
• Tierney, G.J. and Simms, C.K., Can tackle height influence head injury assessment risk in elite rugby union?, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2018Journal Article, 2018, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
• Mohammadkhah M, Murphy P, Hennessy N, Simms CK, The relationship between skeletal muscle stress-strain response on microstructural through on microstructural-geometrical muscle model, European Society of Biomechanics , Seville, 2017Conference Paper, 2017
• Mohammadkhah M, Murphy P, Hennessy N, Simms CK, The relationship between skeletal muscle stress-strain response on microstructural through on microstructural-geometrical muscle model, European Society of Biomechanics , Seville, 2017Conference Paper, 2017
• Simms CK, The Need for Accident Investigation: Murray Mackay's work presented at Conferences of the International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury from 1973 to 2013, IRCOBI, 2017Conference Paper, 2017
• Pilarczyk B, Simms CK and Cronin DS, Effect of different muscle fibre types on the neck kinematics for frontal impact, IRCOBI, 2017Conference Paper, 2017
• Shang S, Otte D, Simms CK, Pedestrian ground contact injuries observed from German in-depth accident data, IRCOBI, 2017Conference Paper, 2017
• Tierney G, and Simms CK, The effect of intended primary contact location and tackler head impact risk, IRCOBI, 2017Conference Paper, 2017
• Shang S, Otte D, Simms CK, An inverse method to reduce pedestrian ground contact injuries, IRCOBI India, 2018Conference Paper, 2018
• Gildea K and Simms CK, Assessment of self-reported cycling injuries in Ireland: summary of preliminary survey data, IRCOBI, 2018Conference Paper, 2018
• Foley J, Cronin M, Brent L, Lawrence T, Lecky F, Simms CK, Gildea K, Ryan J, Deasy C, Cronin J, Cycling related major trauma in Ireland, IRCOBI, 2018Conference Paper, 2018
• Shang S, Masson C, Arnoux P, Py M, Simms CK, Preliminary assessment of the MADYMO pedestrian model for predicting pedestrian ground contact kinematics, IRCOBI, 2018Conference Paper, 2018
• Tierney G, Simms CK, Assessment of a high tackle on ball carrier inertial head kinematics in rugby union, IRCOBI, 2018Conference Paper, 2018
• Shang S, Masson C, Arnoux P, Py M, Simms CK, Comparison of pedestrian head trajectories between a dummy test and a multibody model simulation, World Congress of Biomechanics, Dublin, 2018Conference Paper, 2018
• Tierney G, Simms CK, Could lowering the tackle height law in rugby union to below the chest reduced long term brain degeneration?, World Congress of Biomechanics, Dublin, 2018Conference Paper, 2018
• Mohammadkhah M, Murphy P, Hennessy N, Simms CK, Does reorganisation of muscle connective tissue structure address tension/compression asymmetry observed in skeletal muscle possible response?, World Congress of Biomechanics, Dublin, 2018Conference Paper, 2018
• Zou, T. and Shang, S. and Simms, C., Potential benefits of controlled vehicle braking to reduce pedestrian ground contact injuries, Accident Analysis and Prevention, 129, 2019, p94-107Journal Article, 2019, DOI , URL
• Li, G. and Wang, F. and Otte, D. and Simms, C., Characteristics of pedestrian head injuries observed from real world collision data, Accident Analysis and Prevention, 129, 2019, p362-366Journal Article, 2019, DOI , URL
• Tierney, G.J. and Gildea, K. and Krosshaug, T. and Simms, C.K., Analysis of ball carrier head motion during a rugby union tackle without direct head contact: A case study, International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 14, (2), 2019, p190-196Journal Article, 2019, DOI , URL
• Tierney, G.J. and Simms, C., Predictive capacity of the MADYMO Multibody human body model applied to head kinematics during rugby union tackles, Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 9, (4), 2019Journal Article, 2019, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
• Heskin, L. and Simms, C. and Holland, J. and Traynor, O. and Galvin, R., A Systematic Review of the Educational Effectiveness of Simulation Used in Open Surgery, Simulation in Healthcare, 14, (1), 2019, p51-58Journal Article, 2019, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
• Gildea, K. and Simms, C., Characteristics of cyclist collisions in Ireland: Analysis of a self-reported survey, Accident Analysis and Prevention, 151, (105948), 2021Journal Article, 2021, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
• Shang, S. and Masson, C. and Llari, M. and Py, M. and Ferrand, Q. and Arnoux, P.-J. and Simms, C., The predictive capacity of the MADYMO ellipsoid pedestrian model for pedestrian ground contact kinematics and injury evaluation, Accident Analysis and Prevention, 149, (105803), 2021Journal Article, 2021, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
• Shang, S. and Masson, C. and Teeling, D. and Py, M. and Ferrand, Q. and Arnoux, P.-J. and Simms, C., Kinematics and dynamics of pedestrian head ground contact: A cadaver study, Safety Science, 127, (104684), 2020Journal Article, 2020, DOI , URL
• Valentin, T. and Simms, C., An inverse model of the mechanical response of passive skeletal muscle: Implications for microstructure, Journal of Biomechanics, 99, (109483), 2020Journal Article, 2020, DOI , URL
• Kiernan, D. and Simms, C.K., Reliability and measurement error of multi-segment trunk kinematics and kinetics during cerebral palsy gait, Medical Engineering and Physics, 75, 2020, p53-58Journal Article, 2020, DOI , URL
• Zou, T. and Zha, A. and Liu, Q. and Simms, C., Pedestrian gaits observed from actual pedestrian-vehicle collisions, International Journal of Crashworthiness, 2020Journal Article, 2020, DOI , URL
• Zou, T. and Liu, Q. and Zha, A. and Simms, C. and Chen, T., New observations from real-world vehicle-pedestrian collisions in reducing ground related injury by controlling vehicle braking, International Journal of Crashworthiness, 2020Journal Article, 2020, DOI , URL
• Boyne M, Simms C, Van Dyk N, Farrell G, Farrell E, McHugh C, Wall J, Mockler D, Wilson F, It's not all about power: a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing sex-based differences in kicking biomechanics in soccer, Sports Biomechanics, 2021Journal Article, 2021, URL
• Shang, S. and Li, Q. and Nie, B. and Li, G. and Zhou, Q. and Masson, C. and Arnoux, P.-J. and Py, M. and Simms, C.K., A preliminary insight of pedestrian avoidance behavior effect on pre-impact pose, 395, 2022, pp37-38Conference Paper, 2022, URL
• Heskin, L. and Galvin, R. and Traynor, O. and Simms, C., Simulation in Upper and Lower Limb Trauma Skill Acquisition: A Review, Simulation in healthcare : journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, 17, (1), 2022, p54-65Journal Article, 2022, DOI , URL
• Yucesoy, C.A. and Pontén, E. and Valero-Cuevas, F.J. and Smeulders, M. and Simms, C.K., Editorial: Muscle Mechanics, Extracellular Matrix, Afferentation, Structural, and Neurological Coupling and Coordination in Health and Disease, Frontiers in Physiology, 12, (802202), 2021Journal Article, 2021, DOI , URL
• Heskin, L. and Simms, C. and Traynor, O. and Galvin, R., Designing a synthetic simulator to teach open surgical skills for limb exploration in trauma: a qualitative study exploring the experiences and perspectives of educators and surgical trainees, BMC Surgery, 21, (1), 2021Journal Article, 2021, DOI , URL
• Gildea, K. and Hall, D. and Simms, C., Configurations of underreported cyclist-motorised vehicle and single cyclist collisions: Analysis of a self-reported survey, Accident Analysis and Prevention, 159, (106264), 2021Journal Article, 2021, DOI , URL
• Shang, S. and Li, Q. and Nie, B. and Li, G. and Zhou, Q. and Masson, C. and Arnoux, P.-J. and Py, M. and Simms, C.K., A preliminary insight of pedestrian avoidance behavior effect on pre-impact pose, 2021-September, 2021, pp37-38Conference Paper, 2021, URL
• Boyne, M. and Simms, C. and van Dyk, N. and Farrell, G. and Farrell, E. and McHugh, C. and Wall, J. and Mockler, D. and Wilson, F., It†s not all about power: a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing sex-based differences in kicking biomechanics in soccer, Sports Biomechanics, 2021Journal Article, 2021, DOI , URL
• Kathryn Dane  , Ciaran Simms , Sharief Hendricks , Stephen W. West , Steffan Griffin , Frank J. Nugent , Garreth Farrell , David Mockler , Fiona Wilson, Physical and Technical Demands and Preparatory Strategies in Female Field Collision Sports: A Scoping Review, International Journal of Sports Medicine, 2022Journal Article, 2022, DOI
• Heskin, L. and Galvin, R. and Conroy, J. and Traynor, O. and Madden, S. and Simms, C., Skeletal muscle surrogates for the acquisition of muscle repair skills in upper limb surgery, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 131, (105216), 2022Journal Article, 2022, DOI , URL
• Deng, G. and Simms, C. and Xu, T. and Peng, Y. and Li, Z. and Hou, L. and Che, Q. and Yu, Y. and Liu, Z., Occupant head injury assessment for bullet trains using dummy crash tests, 2022-September, 2022, pp68-69Conference Paper, 2022, URL
• Gildea, K. and Kervick, A. and Simms, C., Characteristics of fatal and serious cyclist collisions in Ireland: Analysis of police investigation files, 2022-September, 2022, pp370-378Conference Paper, 2022, URL
• Reid, E. and Mercadal-Baudart, C. and Gildea, K. and Blythman, R. and Smolic, A. and Farrell, G. and Simms, C., Estimation of Low-Severity Rugby Union Ruck Collisions, 2022-September, 2022, pp620-621Conference Paper, 2022, URL
• Hall, D. and Masson, C. and Simms, C.K., A Genetic Algorithm to Infer Contact Characteristics In Multibody Simulations for a Known Target Signal: Application to Pedestrian Head Windscreen Contact, 2022-September, 2022, pp397-398Conference Paper, 2022, URL
• Blythman, R. and Saxena, M. and Tierney, G.J. and Richter, C. and Smolic, A. and Simms, C., Assessment of deep learning pose estimates for sports collision tracking, Journal of Sports Sciences, 2022Journal Article, 2022, DOI , URL
• Gildea, K. and Simms, C.K., Assessment of self-reported cycling injuries in Ireland: Analysis of single cyclist collisions, 2019, pp258-259Conference Paper, 2019, URL
• Weldon, C. and Archbold, K. and Tierney, G. and Cazzola, D. and Preatoni, E. and Denvir, K. and Simms, C.K., Forward and inverse dynamics reconstruction of a staged rugby tackle, 2019, pp622-623Conference Paper, 2019, URL
• Shang, S. and Teeling, D. and Masson, C. and Arnoux, P.-J. and Py, M. and Ferrand, Q. and Simms, C.K., Pedestrian head injuries in ground contact: A Cadaver Study, 2019, pp653-654Conference Paper, 2019, URL
• Deng, G. and Peng, Y. and Hou, L. and Li, Z. and Li, B. and Yu, C. and Simms, C., A Novel Simplified FE Rail Vehicle Model in Longitudinal and Lateral Collisions, Machines, 10, (12), 2022Journal Article, 2022, DOI , URL
• Lutz, S. and Blythman, R. and Ghosal, K. and Moynihan, M. and Simms, C. and Smolic, A., Jointformer: Single-Frame Lifting Transformer with Error Prediction and Refinement for 3D Human Pose Estimation, 2022-August, 2022, pp1156-1163Conference Paper, 2022, DOI , URL
• Glancy E, Wang C, Tuck E, Healy E, Amato S, Neikes HK, Mariani A, Mucha M, Vermeulen M, Pasini D, Bracken AP, PRC2.1- and PRC2.2-specific accessory proteins drive recruitment of different forms of canonical PRC1, MOLECULAR CELL, 2023Journal Article, 2023
• Deng, G. and Peng, Y. and Li, B. and Wang, K. and Simms, C., Assessment of High-Speed Train Interactions with Containment Walls in Post-derailment Collisions, Mechanisms and Machine Science, 146, 2024, p1011-1017Journal Article, 2024, DOI , URL
• Gildea, K. and Hall, D. and Cherry, C.R. and Simms, C., Forward dynamics computational modelling of a cyclist fall with the inclusion of protective response using deep learning-based human pose estimation, Journal of Biomechanics, 163, (111959), 2024Journal Article, 2024, DOI , URL
• Gildea, K. and Hall, D. and Mercadal-Baudart, C. and Caulfield, B. and Simms, C., Computer vision-based assessment of cyclist-tram track interactions for predictive modeling of crossing success, Journal of Safety Research, 87, 2023, p202-216Journal Article, 2023, DOI , URL
• Hennessy, N. and Simms, C., Skeletal muscle extracellular matrix structure under applied deformation observed using second harmonic generation microscopy, Acta Biomaterialia, 172, 2023, p135-146Journal Article, 2023, DOI , URL
• Hall, D. and Linogao, J. and Zentz, L. and Shaw, G. and Lamb, T. and Simms, C., Detailed Analysis of New York City Subway Pedestrian Incidents From 2019, Transportation Research Record, 2677, (11), 2023, p642-650Journal Article, 2023, DOI , URL
• Stephens, I. and Conroy, J. and Winter, D. and Simms, C. and Bucholc, M. and Sugrue, M., Prophylactic onlay mesh placement techniques for optimal abdominal wall closure: Randomized controlled trial in an ex vivo biomechanical model, British Journal of Surgery, 110, (5), 2023, p568-575Journal Article, 2023, DOI , URL
• Deng, G. and Peng, Y. and Simms, C., High-speed train occupant impact injury analysis in post-derailment collisions: methodology framework and initial results, 2023, pp715-717Conference Paper, 2023, URL
• Hall, D. and Simms, C.K., An Energy-absorbing Countermeasure Concept for Subway-to-Pedestrian Collisions Using Numerical and Analytical Modelling Techniques, 2023, pp531-532Conference Paper, 2023, URL
• Bracken, A.P. and Pasini, D. and Capra, M. and Prosperini, E. and Colli, E. and Helin, K., Correction to: EZH2 is downstream of the pRB-E2F pathway, essential for proliferation and amplified in cancer (The EMBO Journal, (2003), 22, 20, (5323-5335), 10.1093/emboj/cdg542), EMBO Journal, 43, (5), 2024, p886Journal Article, 2024, DOI , URL
• Bracken, A.P. and Kleine-Kohlbrecher, D. and Dietrich, N. and Pasini, D. and Gargiulo, G. and Beekman, C. and Theilgaard-Mönch, K. and Minucci, S. and Porse, B.T. and Marine, J.-C. and Hansen, K.H. and Helin, K., Corrigendum: The Polycomb group proteins bind throughout the INK4A-ARF locus and are disassociated in senescent cells, Genes & development, 37, (17-18), 2023, p861Journal Article, 2023, DOI , URL
• Simms C, O'Neill D., Sports Utility Vehicles and older pedestrians, British Medical Journal, 331, 2005, p787 - 788Journal Article, 2005, DOI
• Van Loocke M, Lyons CG, Simms CK, A validated model of passive muscle in compression, Journal of Biomechanics, 39, (16), 2006, p2999 - 3009Journal Article, 2006, DOI
• CK Simms & DP Wood, Effects of pre-impact pedestrian position and motion on kinematics and injuries from vehcile and ground contacts, International Journal of Crashworthiness, 11, (4), 2006, p345 - 356Journal Article, 2006, DOI
• CK Simms & DP Wood , Pedestrian impact: the effect of pedestrian motion on head contact forces with vehicle and ground, International Research Council on Biomechanics of Impact, Prague, September 2005, 2005, pp451 - 454Conference Paper, 2005, URL
• DP Wood, CK Simms & C Glynn , Two car frontal collisions: the role of car mass, collision speed distribution and frontal stiffness in occupant fatality and injury risk, International Research Council on Biomechanicis of Impact, Prague, September , 2005, pp85 - 96Conference Paper, 2005, URL
• CK Simms, M Van Loocke & CG Lyons, Computational Modelling of the Head and Jaw for OOP Frontal Impact Applications , Madymo Users Conference, Cambridge, September , 2005, pp32 - 39Conference Paper, 2005, URL
• Simms C, O'Neill D., Sports Utility Vehicles and vulnerable road users, Injury Prevention, 12, (1), 2006, p6 - 7Journal Article, 2006, URL
• Wilson F, Simms C, Gormley J.(ed.), 5th World Congress of Biomechanics, Journal of Biomechanics, Munich, 39, (supplement 1), 29/07-05/08 2006, Elsevier, 2006, S545 pProceedings of a Conference, 2006
• Walsh DG, Simms CK & Wood DP, Derivation of Confidence Limits for Impact Speed Estimation from Pedestrian Projection Distance, Impact Journal of ITAI, Winter, 2006, p42 - 52Journal Article, 2006
• Wood DP, Veyrat N, Simms CK and Glynn C, Limits for survivability in frontal collisions: theory and real-life data combined, Journal of Accident Analysis and Prevention, 39, (4), 2007, 679 - 687Journal Article, 2007
• Wood DP, Glynn CH, Simms CK, Walsh DG, Confidence limits for motorcycle speed from slide distance, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 222, (8), 2008, p1349-1361Journal Article, 2008, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
• Van Loocke M, Simms CK, Lyons CG. , Viscoelastic properties of passive skeletal muscle in compression: stress-relaxation behaviour and constitutive modeling, Journal of Biomechanics, 41, (7), 2008, p1555-1566Journal Article, 2008, DOI
• Walsh JE, Simms CK, Heidari B, FitzPatrick D, Tiernan D, Towards improved crash safety for wheelchair occupants with scoliosis, European Seating Symposium, Dublin, May 2007, 2007, pp56 - 56Conference Paper, 2007
• Tiernan J, Simms CK, FitzPatrick D., Enhancing transport safety for wheelchair users - a University industry collaborative approach, European Seating Symposium, Dublin, May 2007., 2007, pp57 - 57Conference Paper, 2007
• Tiernan J, Madden B, Simms CK, FitzPatrick DP, Development of a Head Restraint for Rear Impact Protection for Wheelchair Occupants, Posture and Mobility Group National Training Event, Warwick, April 2007, 2007, pp42 - 42Conference Paper, 2007
• Palacio A, Simms C, O'Neill D, Tamburro G , Preventing non-collision injuries on urban buses: acceleration thresholds that cause falls in older people, Proceedings of Passive Safety of Rail vehicles, Berlin, December 2006, 2006, pp53 - 67Conference Paper, 2006
• Van Loocke M, Simms CK, Lyons CG, Static and dynamic properties of passive skeletal muscle under compressive loading, IRCOBI Conference, Madrid, September 2006, 2006, pp421 - 424Conference Paper, 2006
• Wood DP, Simms CK, Glynn CG and Veyrat N, Frontal Injury Risk Criterion, IRCOBI Conference, Madrid, September 2006, 2006, pp337 - 340Conference Paper, 2006
• Palacio A, Tamburro G, O'Neill D, Simms CK, Non-collision injuries in urban buses: strategies for prevention, Accident Analysis and Prevention, 41, (1), 2009, p1 - 9Journal Article, 2009, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
• Palacio, A. Tamburro, G. O'Neill, D. Simms, C., Preventing Non-Collision injuries on urban buses: Acceleration thresholds that cause falls in older people, Ir J Med Sci, 175, (3 Suppl 2), 2006, pp66Meeting Abstract, 2006
• Palacio A, Simms C, O'Neill D., Computational modelling of non-collision injuries on urban buses., Ir J Med Sci, 176, (Suppl 6), 2007, ppS211Meeting Abstract, 2007
• Fiona Wilson, Conor Gissane, John Gormley, Ciaran Simms, A 12 month prospective cohort study of injury in international rowers., British Journal of Sports Medicine, 44, 2010, p207-214Journal Article, 2010, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
• Vittoria Flamini, Christian Kerskens, Kevin Mattheus Moerman, Ciaran Simms and Caitríona Lally , Imaging Arterial Fibres Using Diffusion Tensor Imaging-Feasibility Study and Preliminary Results, EURASIP Journal on Advances in Signal Processing, 2010, (904091), 2010Journal Article, 2010, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
• The Three Dimensional Mechanical Properties of Skeletal Muscle: Experiments and Modelling in, editor(s)Prendergast & McHugh , Topics in Bio-Mechanical Engineering, TCBE & NCBES, 2004, pp216-234 , [Van Loocke M, Lyons CG & Simms CK]Book Chapter, 2004
• Developments in Pedestrian Crash Safety - a triumph of design in Bioengineering in, editor(s)Simms CK & Prendergast PJ , Perspectives in Design and Bioengineering, Trinity College Dublin, 2008, [Simms CK]Book Chapter, 2008
• Simms CK & Prendergast PJ (eds.), Perspectives in Design and Bioengineering, Essays in honour of CG Lyons, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Trinity Centre for Bioengineering, 2008Book, 2008
• Simms CK and Wood DP, Pedestrian and cyclist Impact - a Biomechanical Perspective, Springer, 2009, 1-212ppBook, 2009, DOI
• Van Loocke M, Lyons CG, Simms CK, Viscoelastic properties of passive skeletal muscle in compression: cyclic behaviour, Journal of Biomechanics, 42, (8), 2009, p1038-1048Journal Article, 2009, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
• Moerman, K, Holt C, Evans S., Simms CK, Digital image correlation and finite element modelling as a method to determine mechanical properties of human soft tissue in vivo., Journal of Biomechanics, 42, (8), 2009, p1150-1153Journal Article, 2009, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
• Simms CK and Wood DP, Pedestrian Risk from Cars and Sport Utility Vehicles - A Comparative Analytical Study, 220, (8), 2006, p1085 - 1100Journal Article, 2006, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
• Simms CK, Madden B, FitzPatrick, D, Tiernan J, Development of a head rest for rear impact protection of wheelchair users, Proceedings of IRCOBI Conference, IRCOBI Conference, September , 2008, pp425-428Conference Paper, 2008
• Walsh JE, Simms CK, FitzPatrick D, Tiernan D., Spinal loading on wheelchair occupants with postural deformities during rear impact and surface transport, Proceedings of IRCOBI Conference, IRCOBI Conference, September , 2008, pp339-352Conference Paper, 2008
• Moerman K, Kerskens C, Lally C, Simms CK, The validation method for motion tracking techniques based on tagged magnetic resonance imaging, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2009, pp78Meeting Abstract, 2009
• Walsh J, Simms C, FitzPatrick D, Tiernan J, The effect of wheelchair design in a rear impact, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2009, pp93Meeting Abstract, 2009
• Walsh J, Simms C, FitzPatrick D, Tiernan J, Investigation into injury to wheelchair occupants of postural deformities and rear impact, European Society of Biomechanics, Lucerne, edited by July , 2008Meeting Abstract, 2008
• Van Loocke M, Lyons G, Simms C, Skeletal muscle behaviour in compression - what are the data available?, European Society of Biomechanics, Lucerne, Switzerland, edited by July , 2008Meeting Abstract, 2008
• Madden B, O'Brien A, Simms C, FitzPatrick D Tiernan J,, Development of an integrated wheelchair headrest for rear impact protection, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2008, pp12Meeting Abstract, 2008
• Walsh J, Simms C, FitzPatrick D, Tiernan J, Heidari B, investigation into spinal injuries to wheelchair occupants with postural deformities in a rear impact, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2008, pp69Meeting Abstract, 2008
• Mulcahy P, Simms C, Tiernan J, FitzPatrick, Evaluation of customised wheelchair seating: crash worthiness of attachment hardware, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2008, pp72Meeting Abstract, 2008
• Moerman K, Simms C, Kerskens C, Non-invasive determination of soft tissue deformation using tagged MRI: application to a silicon phantom, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2008, pp81Meeting Abstract, 2008
• Van Loocke, Simms CK and Lyons GL, Passive skeletal muscle: insights into tissue behaviour under compressive loading, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2007, pp9Meeting Abstract, 2007
• Walsh J, Simms CK, FitzPatrick D, Tiernan J, The effect of lateral curvature of a scoliotic spine on whiplash injury risk, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2007, pp18Meeting Abstract, 2007
• Madden B, Simms CK, FitzPatrick D, Tiernan J, Development of an integrated wheelchair headrest for rear impact protection, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2007, pp52Meeting Abstract, 2007
• Madden B, Simms CK, FitzPatrick J, Tiernan J, Development of an integrated wheelchair headrest for rear impact protection, Proceedings World Congress Biomechanics, Munich, Germany, 2006Meeting Abstract, 2006
• Simms CK, , On the elastic and viscoelastic properties of passive muscle tissue in compression, Journal of Biomechanics, 39, (1), 2006, ppS36-S37Meeting Abstract, 2006
• M. Van Loocke, C.K. Simms and C.G. Lyons, On the visco-elastic properties of passive muscle tissue in compression, Proceedings World Congress Biomechanics, Munich, Germany, 2006Meeting Abstract, 2006
• Simms CK and Wood DP, Validated multibody modeling of vehicle/pedestrian impacts to explain the increased inury risk posed to pedestrians by SUVs, Proceedings World Congress Biomechanics, World Congress Biomechanics, Munich, Germany, 2006Meeting Abstract, 2006
• Walsh J, Simms CK, FitzPatrick J, Tiernan J, Development of models of scoliosis for crash safety analysis of wheelchair occupants, Proceedings World Congress Biomechanics, World Congress Biomechanics, Munich, Germany, 2006Meeting Abstract, 2006
• Wilson F, Gormley J and Simms CK, The Results of a pilot study to design a portable instrument to measure frontal plane angular changes in the lumbar spine of elite rowers, Proceedings World Congress Biomechanics, World Congress Biomechanics, Munich, Germany, 2006Meeting Abstract, 2006
• Van Loocke, Simms CK and Lyons GL, Static and dynamic characterisation of passive muscle tissue, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2006, pp51Meeting Abstract, 2006
• Walsh JC, Simms CK, FitzPatrick D, Tiernan J, Towards development of models of scoliosis for crash safety analysis of wheelchair occupants, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2006, pp136Meeting Abstract, 2006
• Simms CK, The relationship between a vehicle front-end shape and pedestrian injuries, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2006, pp137Meeting Abstract, 2006
• Simms CK & Wood DP, Monte Carlo Modelling of vehicle frontal collisions, ISSEC Conference, Cork, 2005Meeting Abstract, 2005
• Simms CK, Diffuse Brain Injury Due to Blast induced Acceleration, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2005, pp10Meeting Abstract, 2005
• Van Loocke, Simms CK and Lyons GL, Non-linear transverse isotropy to model passive muscle properties in compression, Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, 2005Meeting Abstract, 2005
• Simms CK, Towards improved crash safety for wheelchair occupants, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2005, pp46Meeting Abstract, 2005
• Van Loocke M, Lyons CG & Simms CK, Three dimensional passive properties of muscle in compression, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2005, pp16Meeting Abstract, 2005
• Simms C.K. & Wood D.P, Monte Carlo methods to determine the theor-etical minimum uncertainty for vehicle speed prediction in pedestrian, European Society of Biomechanics, Den Bosch, The Netherlands, 2004Meeting Abstract, 2004
• Simms CK, Dynamic modelling of the head and jaw in car crash applications, European Society of Biomechanics, Den Bosch, The Netherlands, 2004Meeting Abstract, 2004
• Van Loocke M, Lyons CG & Simms CK, A review of skeletal muscle data, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2004, pp27Meeting Abstract, 2004
• Gavin NF & Simms CK, Multi-body modelling of car seat and occupant kinematics in rear Crashes, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2004, pp28Meeting Abstract, 2004
• Simms, CK & Wood DP, Distribution Of Collision Speed Estimates From Pedestrian Projection Distance, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2003, pp56Meeting Abstract, 2003
• Simms C.K., Investigation of Temporomandibular Joint Injuries during whiplash, Proceeedings in Bioengineering in Ireland Conferenc , 1998, pp7Meeting Abstract, 1998
• Simms C.K., Lyons C.G. & Brady C.L., Dynamic Behaviour of the Temporomandibular Joint due to Cranial Accelerations, Proceedings in Bioengineering in Ireland Conference, Bioengineering in Ireland Conference, 1997, pp7Meeting Abstract, 1997
• Lyons C.G., Brady, C.L. & Simms C.K, Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction due to Acceleration of the Cranium, Proceedings in Bioengineering in Ireland Conference, Bioengineering in Ireland Conference, 1996, pp18Meeting Abstract, 1996
• Wood D.P. & Simms C.K.,, Discussion on "Development of test procedures and performance criteria to improve compatibility in car frontal collisions", Review of Development of test procedures and performance criteria to improve compatibility in car frontal collisions, by Edwards, M J., Davies, H., Thompson, And Hobbs , Proc. Inst. Mech. Engrs, 217, (D), 2003, p233-245Review, 2003
• Wood D.P. & Simms C.K, Discussion on "Vehicle speed calculation from pedestrian throw distance, Review of Vehicle speed calculation from pedestrian throw distance, by Evans A.K. & Smith R , Proc. Inst. Mech. Engrs, 214, (D), 2000, p467-469Review, 2000
• Simms C.K., Report on national strategic pedestrian safety plan for Road safety authority, 2008Report, 2008
• Simms C.K., Report on the use of the Madymo hybrid III dummy model and human body model to simulate experimental occupant kinematics in vehicle mine protection, 2004Report, 2004
• Simms C.K., Report on the stability of a crane following removal of a pin, Danninger LTD, 2004Report, 2004
• Simms C.K., Breed Technologies Occupant Restraint Report: Parametric and Biomechanical Study of Daewoo V220 PAB Sled Model, September, 2001Report, 2001
• Simms, C.K., Pedestrian Accidents: General Injuries, Kinematics and Pedestrian Throw Calculations, 2008, -Invited Talk, 2008
• Simms, C.K., Wheelchair Occupant Safety in Transportation, 2008, -Invited Talk, 2008
• Simms, C.K., Evaluation of customized wheelchair seating: crashworthiness of attachment hardware, 2008, -Invited Talk, 2008
• Simms, C.K., Mechanical models for passive skeletal muscle in compression (with applications in impact biomechanics, surgical simulation and rehabilitation engineering), 2008, -Invited Talk, 2008
• Simms, C.K., Elements of crash safety relevant to cyclists, 2006, -Miscellaneous, 2006
• Simms, C.K., Monte Carlo modelling of vehicle frontal Collisions, Annual Symposium of Irish society for Scientific and Engineering Computation, Cork , 2005, pp41Meeting Abstract, 2005
• Simms, C.K., Ageing and injury, Trinity Consortium on Ageing, Trinity College Dublin, 2005Invited Talk, 2005
• Simms, C.K., Pedestrian Injuries & Whiplash Protection., Carlow County Council Road Safety Seminar, Carlow, October, 2003Invited Talk, 2003
• Simms, C.K., Introduction to Crash Safety Modelling., Seminar to Dept Mechanical Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, April, 2001Invited Talk, 2001
• Simms, C.K., Temporomandibular Joint Injuries during whiplash, Seminar to Dept Mechanical Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, April, 1999Invited Talk, 1999
• Moerman, KM ; Kerskens, CM ; Lally, C ; Flamini, V ; Simms, CK , Evaluation of a Validation Method for MR Imaging-Based Motion Tracking Using Image Simulation, EURASIP Journal on Advances in Signal Processing, 2010, 2010, p942131Journal Article, 2010, DOI , TARA - Full Text
• Simms CK, Madden B, Fitzpatrick D, Tiernan J., Rear-impact neck protection devices for adult wheelchair users, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 46, (4), 2009, p499 - 514Journal Article, 2009, URL , TARA - Full Text
• Flamini V, Kerskens C, Moerman K, Simms C and Lally C, Imaging arterial fibres using diffusion tensor imaging - feasibility study & preliminary results, EURASIP Journal on Advances in Signal Processing, 2010, 2010, pArticle ID 904091Journal Article, 2010, DOI , TARA - Full Text
• Walsh DG, Wood DP, Alliot R, Glynn C, Simms CK, A Comprehensive Treatment of Motorcycle Capsize Mechanisms and Confidence Limits for Motorcycle Capsize Speeds from Slide/Bounce Distance, Proc. ITAI/EVU Conference, ITAI/EVU Conference, Hickley, Leicestershire, September, 2009Conference Paper, 2009
• Walsh, JE, FitzPatrick, D, Tiernan, J & Simms CK, The effect of postural support devices on rear impact loading for wheelchair occupants in transit, Proceedings of International Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injuryconference, International Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury conference, York, September, 2009, pp423-426Conference Paper, 2009
• Moerman K, Sprengers A, Nederveen A, Simms CK, Towards the noninvasive determination of the mechanical properties of living human soft tissue', Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2010, pp16Meeting Abstract, 2010
• Teeling B, Bennett G, Mullaney C, Nugent R, O'Gorman A, O'Donovan S, Simms CK, Application of universal design principles to the design of domestic appliances, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2010, pp28Meeting Abstract, 2010
• Elliott J, Augy S, Wood DP, Simms CK, Transverse pedestrian motion as a reconstruction factor in Vehicle-pedestrian collisions, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2010, pp91Meeting Abstract, 2010
• Tiernan J, Walsh J, Simms CK, FitzPatrick DP, Clinical Findings from Rear Impact Investigations of a Wheelchair and Occupant, Posture and Mobility Group National Training Event, Warwick, UK, April 16-17, 2009Meeting Abstract, 2009
• Dynamics of the Temporomandibular Joint in, editor(s)Yoganandan N. & Pintar F.A. , Frontiers in Whiplash Trauma: Clinical and Biomechanical, IOS Press, 2000, pp198 - 215, [Simms C.K, Lyons C.G. & Brady C.L.]Book Chapter, 2000
• Wood D.P, Simms C.K. & Walsh D.G., Vehicle pedestrian collisions: Validated models for pedestrian Impact and Projection, Proceedings of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers Part D, 219, (2), 2005, p183 - 195Journal Article, 2005, DOI , URL
• Simms CK, Wood DP, Walsh DG, Confidence Limits for Impact Speed Estimation from Pedestrian Projection Distance, Journal of Crash prevention and Injury control, 9, (2), 2004, p219 - 228Journal Article, 2004, DOI
• Wood D.P., Simms C.K., Car Size and Injury Risk: a model for injury risk in frontal collisions, Journal of Accident Analysis and Prevention, 34, (1), 2002, p93 - 99Journal Article, 2002, DOI
• Lyons C.G., Brady C.L., Simms C.K.,, Rear impact inflicted Temporomandibular Joint injuries, Journal of Crash prevention and Injury control, 2, (4), 2000, p257 - 269Journal Article, 2000, DOI
• Wood D.P. Simms C.K., A hybrid model for Pedestrian Impact and Projection,, International Journal of Crashworthiness, 5, (4), 2000, p257 - 269Journal Article, 2000, URL
• Wood D.P., Simms C.K., Coefficient of friction in pedestrian throw,, Impact, Journal of ITAI, 9, (1), 2000, p12 - 14Journal Article, 2000, URL
• Simms C.K., Wood D.P., Monte Carlo methods to determine the theor-etical minimum uncertainty for vehicle speed prediction in pedestrian, European Society of Biomechanics, Den Bosch, The Netherlands, 2004Conference Paper, 2004
• Simms C.K., Wood D.P., Dynamic modelling of the head and jaw in car crash applications, European Society of Biomechanics, Den Bosch, The Netherlands, 2004Conference Paper, 2004
• Van Loocke M, Lyons CG,Simms CK, A review of skeletal muscle data, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2004, pp27Conference Paper, 2004
• Gavin NF, Simms CK, Multi-body modelling of ar seat and occupant kinematics in rear Crashes, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2004, pp28Conference Paper, 2004
• Flynn A, Simms CK, Multibody modelling of trampoline kinematics, Proceedings Madymo Users Conference, Brussels, 2003, pp1 - 8Conference Paper, 2003, DOI
• Simms, CK, Wood DP, Distribution Of Collision Speed Estimates From Pedestrian Projection Distance, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2003, pp56Meeting Abstract, 2003
• Gallagher J., Simms CK, Evaluation Of Finite Element Material Models For Modelling Passive Muscle In Compression, Proceedings of Bio-Engineering in Ireland, 2003, pp46Conference Paper, 2003
• Wood D., Walsh D., Simms C.K., Sharing of collision energy between cars in frontal impacts, Proc of IRCOBI Conference, 2001Conference Paper, 2001
• Lyons C.G., Brady C.L., Simms C.K, Rear impact inflicted Temporomandibular Joint injuries, Proc of IRCOBI Conference, 1998, pp275 - 287Conference Paper, 1998, URL
• Lyons C.G., Brady C.L. & Simms C.K., An Investigation of Damage to the Human Temporomandibular Joint, Proc of 41st Annual AAAM, 1997, pp315 - 330Conference Paper, 1997, URL
• Simms, C.K., Report on the use of the Madymo hybrid III dummy model and human body model to simulate experimental occupant kinematics in vehicle mine protection,, TNO-PML, 2004Report, 2004
• Simms, C.K., Report on the stability of a crane following removal of a pin, Danninger LTD, 2004Report, 2004
• David Taylor, Niamh O'Mara, Eoin Ryan, Michael Takaza, Ciaran Simms, The fracture toughness of soft tissues, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 6, 2012, p139-147Journal Article, 2012, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
• Ciaran Simms, Eamonn McKnight, Ali McCorkell, Gareth J. Bennett, Girvan McCorkell, New Product Development of a Walking Aid for Children: A University/Industry Collaboration, 3rd European Seating Symposium Incorporating Assistive Technology, The Convention Centre, Dublin, Ireland, 7-10 November 2011, 2011, ppCD-ROM - CD-ROMConference Paper, 2011
• Elliot JR, Simms CK, Wood DP, Pedestrian head translation, rotation and impact velocity: The influence of vehicle speed, pedestrian speed and pedestrian gait, Accident Analysis and Prevention, 45, 2012, p343-353-Journal Article, 2012
• Elliot JR, Lyons, Kerrigan JK, Wood DP & Simms CK, Predictive capabilities of the MADYMO multibody pedestrian model: three-dimensional head translation and rotation, head impact time and head impact velocity, IMechE Journal of Multibody Dynamics, 226, (3), 2012, 266-277Journal Article, 2012, DOI
• KM Moerman, CK Simms, AM Sprengers, J Stoker and AJ Nederveen, Validation of SPAMM Tagged MRI Based Measurement of 3D Soft Tissue Deformation, Medical Physics, 38, (3), 2012, p1248 - 1260Journal Article, 2012
• CK Simms, M Van Loocke, CG Lyons, Skeletal Muscle in Compression: Modelling approaches for the Passive Muscle Bulk, International Journal of Multiscale Computational Engineering, 10, (2), 2012, 143-154Journal Article, 2012, DOI
• IRCOBI Council (including CK Simms)(ed.), IRCOBI, The Influence of Vehicle Shape on Pedestrian Ground Contact Mechanisms, Krakow, Sep 12-14 2011, 2011, CD-ROM pProceedings of a Conference, 2011
• Aoife Foley(ed.), ITRN Conference, Development of roadside safety barriers using natural building materials, Cork , Aug 31st 2011, 2011, CD-ROM pProceedings of a Conference, 2011
• D.B. Hennessey, E. Carey, C.K. Simms, A. Hanly, D.C. Winter, Torsion of monofilament and polyfilament sutures under tension decreases suture strength and increases risk of suture fracture, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 12, 2012, 168-173Journal Article, 2012, DOI , URL , TARA - Full Text
• Wood DP, Elliott JR, Lyons M, Augy S, Glynn C & Simms CK, Predicting pedestrian pre-impact speed from pedestrian projection distance and vehicle damage measurements , IMechE part D, Automobile Engineering, 227, (2), 2012, p164-178Journal Article, 2012, DOI
• Moerman, KM, Sprengers AMJ, Nederveen AJ, Simms CK, A Novel MRI Compatible Soft Tissue Indentor and Fibre Bragg Grating Force Sensor, Medical Engineering and Physics, 35, (4), 2012, p486-499Journal Article, 2012, DOI
• Wood DP, Elliott JR, Lyons M, Simms CK, Applications and Limitations of Wrap-Around Ratio to Vehicle Speed Estimation in Pedestrian Collision Analysis, International Journal of Crashworthiness, 18, (3), 2013, p288-305Journal Article, 2013, DOI
• Wilson F, Gissane C & Simms CK & Gormley J, Sagittal plane motion of the lumbar spine during ergometer and single scull rowing, Journal of Sports Biomechanics, 12, (2), 2012, p132-142Journal Article, 2012, DOI
• Flamini V, Kerskens C, Moerman K, Simms CK and Lally C, Fibre orientation of fresh and frozen porcine aorta determined non-invasively, Medical Engineering and Physics, 35, (6), 2013, 765-776Journal Article, 2013, DOI
• Takaza M, Gindre J, Moerman K, Lyons CG and Simms CK, The anisotropic mechanical behaviour of passive skeletal muscle tissue subjected to large tensile strain, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 17, 2013, 209-220Journal Article, 2013, DOI , TARA - Full Text
• Amato G, O'Brien F, Ghosh B, Williams, G, Simms CK, A Scaling Method for Modelling the Crashworthiness of Novel Roadside Barriers, Journal of Crashworthiness, 18, (1), 2013, p93-102Journal Article, 2013, DOI
• Lyons M and Simms CK, Predicting the Influence of Windscreen Design on Pedestrian Head Injuries, IRCOBI, Dublin, Ireland, Sep 12-14, 2012Conference Paper, 2012
• McDonnell G, D'Souza R, Bertocci G, Tiernan J, Simms CK, The Influence of Pelvic-belt Angle on Wheelchair Occupant Injury Risk: a simulation study, IRCOBI, Dublin, Ireland, Sep 12-14, 2012Conference Paper, 2012
• Takaza M, Simms CK, The Passive Response of Skeletal Muscle to Compressive Impact Loading, IRCOBI, Dublin, Ireland, Sep 12-14, 2012Conference Paper, 2012
• Takaza, M, Moerman K, Simms CK, Passive Skeletal Muscle Response to Impact Loading: Experimental testing and inverse modelling, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 27, 2013, 214-225Journal Article, 2013, DOI
• Amato G, O'Brien F, Ghosh B, Simms CK, Multibody modelling of a TB31 and a TB32 crash test with vertical portable concrete barriers: Model verification and sensitivity analysis, IMechE Journal of Multibody Dynamics, 227, (3), 2013, p245-260Journal Article, 2013, DOI
• Amato G, O'Brien F, Ghosh B, Williams, G, Simms CK, Multibody modelling of gabion beams for impact applications, Journal of Crashworthiness, 18, (3), 2013, 237-250Journal Article, 2013, DOI
• Gindre J, Takaza M, Moerman K, Simms CK, A Structural Model of Passive Skeletal Muscle shows Two Reinforcement Processes in Resisting Deformation, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 22, (June), 2013, p84-94Journal Article, 2013, DOI , TARA - Full Text
• Moore M, Simms CK, Hennessy D, Hanly A, Winter D, Laparoscopic Wound Closure Techniques: A Review of Current Practice and Proposed Patents, Recent Advances and Research Update, 13, (1), 2012, p109-115Journal Article, 2012
• Dockrell S, Simms C, Blake C, Schoolbag weight limit: can it be defined?, The Journal of School Health, 83, (5), 2013, p368-77Journal Article, 2013, DOI
• Kiernan D, Walsh M, O'Sullivan R, O'Brien T, Simms CK,, The Influence of Estimated Body Segment Parameters on Predicted Joint Kinetics during Diplegic Cerebral Palsy Gait, Journal of Biomechanics, 47, (1), 2014, p284-288Journal Article, 2014, DOI
• Amato, G., Obrien, F., Ghosh, B., Williams, G., Simms, C., Erratum: A scaling method for modelling the crashworthiness of novel roadside barrier designs (International Journal of Crashworthiness (2013) 18:1), 2013, - 317Miscellaneous, 2013
• Lyons, M., Winter, D.C., Simms, C.K., Extrusion properties of porcine intestines and surrogate materials for ventral hernia modelling, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials , 18, 2013, p57-66Journal Article, 2013, DOI
• Simms, C.K., Passive skeletal muscle mechanical behaviour: considerations for constitutive modelling., Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering , 15, (1), 2012, 271Journal Article, 2012, DOI
• Kiernan, D. Malone, A. O'Brien, T. Simms, C. K., "A 3-Dimensional Rigid Cluster Thorax Model for Kinematic Measurements during Gait", Journal of Biomechanics, 47, (6), 2014, p1499-505.Journal Article, 2014, DOI , TARA - Full Text
• Lyons M, Winter D, Simms CK, Mechanical characterisation of porcine rectus sheath under uniaxial and biaxial tension, Journal of Biomechanics, 7, (8), 2014, p1876-84Journal Article, 2014, DOI , TARA - Full Text
• Preston R, Amato, G, Lyons M, Simms CK, A Static test method to assess swivel seat strength in frontal impact, International Journal of Crashworthiness, 19, (5), 2014, p469-483Journal Article, 2014, DOI
• Kiernan D, Malone A, O'Brien T, Simms CK, The clinical impact of hip joint centre regression equation error on kinematics and kinetics during paediatric gait., Gait & posture, 41, (1), 2015, p175-9Journal Article, 2015, DOI
• Cooney,Gerard Michael., Moerman,Kevin M., Takaza,Michael , Winter,Desmond Colm, Simms,C. K. , Uniaxial and biaxial mechanical properties of porcine linea alba, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 41, 2015, p68-82Journal Article, 2015, DOI
• Takaza M, Cooney GM, McManus G, Stafford P, Simms CK, Assessing the microstructural response to applied deformation in porcine passive skeletal muscle., Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials, 40, 2014, p115-26Journal Article, 2014, DOI
• Amato, G., O'Brien, F., Ghosh, B., & Simms, C. , Gabions: evaluation of potential as low-cost roadside barriers, International Journal of Crashworthiness, 20, (1), 2015, p12-26Journal Article, 2015, DOI

• The Three Dimensional Mechanical Properties of Skeletal Muscle: Experiments and Modelling in, editor(s)Prendergast & McHugh , Topics in Bio-Mechanical Engineering, Dublin, Trinity College, 2004, pp216 - 234, [Van Loocke M, Lyons CG & Simms CK]Book Chapter
• Simms C.K., Pedestrian Injuries, Seminar to Dept Mechanical Engineering, Trinity College Dublin, 2002Invited Talk
• Ciaran Simms, Gareth J. Bennett, Garret O'Donnell, Eamonn McKnight, Ali McCorkell, Development of a gait training device for children with cerebral palsy, TCD-UCD Engineering Design Innovation Research Event, Trinity College Dublin, Foster Place, Dublin 2, April 27 2010, edited by Prof. Brian Broderick, Prof. Michael Gilchrist , 2010Poster, TARA - Full Text
• Simms CK and Lyons CG, Temporomandibular joint injuries during whiplash: Jaw Joint Injuries During Whiplash, Lambert Academic Publishing, 2010, 1-184 ppBook
• Simms CK , Buddy system: university/industry linkup delivers innovative product development, The Engineers Journal (Journal of Engineers Ireland), 65, (6), 2012, p359 - 360Journal Article
• Special issue on skin mechanobiology, Elsevier, [eds.], 2013Editorial Board, DOI

• Title

  An exploration of the effect of mobility assistance dogs on activity levels, gait and quality of life in children with neurological and physical impairments
  Summary
  Funding Agency

  Private
  Date From

  March 2021
  Date To

  March 2024
• Title

  The development and validation of a new surgical task trainer to train surgeons the skills of wound cleansing, exploration and anatomical structure repair
  Summary

  Research Questions: 1. Do existing models address the learning outcomes of a traumatic contaminated wound model? 2. How realistic is existing synthetic skin, muscle, tendon and nerve in terms of handling properties, stiffness, stretch, layers, adherence to surrounding structures for surgical skills education? 3. Design and validation of a new wound exploration model? 4. Assessment and analysis of existing synthetic skin, muscle, tendon and nerve and determine fit for practice in surgical skills education?
  Funding Agency

  RCSI
  Date From

  2016
  Date To

  2020
• Title

  Evaluation of the mechanics of head injuries in rugby
  Summary

  This project uses video analysis of the head impact on rugby and computational modelling as well as staged impact tests to understand better the mechanics of head impacts in rugby
  Funding Agency

  Irish Research Council
  Date From

  2014
  Date To

  2018
• Title

  A biomechanical analysis of the trunk and spine during paediatric cerebral palsy gait
  Summary

  This is an investigation into the relationship between pathological movement of the trunk and loading at the lower lumbar spine. The specific impact of Trendelenburg and Duchenne type movement patterns on loading at the spine was also examined.
  Funding Agency

  CRC
  Date From

  2013
• Title

  Development of an automated suture device for skin closure
  Summary

  Device to produce automated wound closure following elective surgery
  Funding Agency

  Enterprise Ireland
  Date From

  October 2017
  Date To

  Aug 2019
• Title

  Mechanics of pedestrian ground contact
  Summary

  This project uses video analysis of real-world collisions as well as computational modelling to better understand the mechanics of pedestrian ground contact, as a precursor to developing injury mitigation schemes.
  Funding Agency

  Chinese Scholarship Council
  Date From

  2016
  Date To

  2019
• Title

  Experimental and Numerical Characterisation of Low-Cost Roadside Barrier Solutions
  Summary

  The NRA is seeking low-cost roadside barrier solutions for National Secondary Roads suitable for implementation following road realignment projects. The current project proposes to use well-established computational modelling techniques to evaluate the potential for proposed new designs that are based on freely available low-cost natural building materials (e.g. stone wall, earth etc.) and which meet cost, aesthetic and engineering requirements. Several outline concepts have already been developed as part of this proposal, and mechanical Characterisation of the constituent materials and basic scaled prototype impact tests as well as buildability and cost evaluation will be performed to provide preliminary data on the potential for the proposed designs. The research group's significant experience in computational crash modelling will then be used to evaluate the potential for the proposed designs to meet the required National and European Standards for roadside barriers. The proposed designs will simultaneously be evaluated for aesthetics and lifecycle cost and a cost/benefit analysis on the proposed designs will be performed by comparison with existing products. This process will be performed in an iterative manner in which proposed designs are computationally evaluated, amended as required, and then re-evaluated. The computational models will be benchmarked using data from existing tests at the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) in the UK, and the deformation response of the proposed components for the designs will be experimentally evaluated. A scaled prototype of the final proposed design will be produced and physically crash tested to predict the likely performance of the proposed new design in a full-scale barrier test. If the scaled prototype physical test indicates a high potential for success, a full-scale barrier test will be performed at TRL in the UK, and the final report detailing the potential for implementation of the new barrier designed will be presented to the NRA.
  Funding Agency

  National Roads Authority
  Date From

  2011
  Date To

  2014
• Title

  Schoolbag-related musculoskeletal pain
  Summary

  An investigation of schoolbag-related musculoskeletal pain in the context of schoolbag weight limit guidelines
  Funding Agency

  TCD
  Date From

  2011
  Date To

  2015
• Title

  Deveopment of improved gym equipment designs
  Summary

  Principal goals: 1. Streamlining the design of existing gym frame designs to ensure production efficiency, scalability and reliability. 2. Design, development and testing of universal interface bracketry to facilitate modular inclusion of common manual exercise equipment into the gym frame design. The focus was on connections and fasteners which are easy to use and reuse.
  Funding Agency

  InterTrade Ireland
  Date From

  2015
  Date To

  2016
• Title

  Lumbar spine injury in rowing: kinematics, rowing mode and fatigue
  Summary

  on water evaluation of rowing kinematics and fatigue to assess lumbar spine pain
  Funding Agency

  TCD
  Date From

  2003
  Date To

  2011
• Title

  A Mesh based wound closure device for laparoscopic surgery
  Summary

  Tissue testing and methodical design of a novel closure method, using a tension-free mesh approach that will reduce the incidence of hernia formation.
  Funding Agency

  IRC
  Date From

  2001
  Date To

  2014
• Title

  Development of a swivel seat
  Summary

  Intertrade Ireland Fusion (2009-2011) this is a collaborative project with McElmeel Mobility in Armagh to develop a swivel seat for easy access to vehicles which is capable of withstanding crash loads.
  Funding Agency

  InterTrade Ireland
  Date From

  2012
  Date To

  2013
• Title

  Optimization of Vehicle Fronts for Pedestrian Safety
  Summary

  This project uses accident data and computational modelling to find vehicle front-end shapes which are safer for pedestrians across the broad range of collision configurations between vehicles and pedestrians
  Funding Agency

  Chinese Scholarship Council
  Date From

  2013
  Date To

  2016
• Title

  Mechanics of the Linea Alba and suture based wound closure
  Summary

  This project characterised abdominal tissue properties and developed an optimised suturing method to reduce the risk of incisional hernia in laparotomy surgery.
  Funding Agency

  GREP
  Date From

  2011
  Date To

  2016
• Title

  Passive mechanical properties of muscle in compression
  Summary

  This project aims to characterise and model pasive muscle deformation behaviour in compression.
  Funding Agency

  PRTLI
  Date From

  2003
  Date To

  2007
• Title

  Safer public transport for older people: Preventing non-collision Injuries.
  Summary

  This collaborative project with Profs O'Neill, O'Mahony & Fuller, (all TCD) aims to use multibody modeling and experimental measurement of urban buses acceleration profiles to estimate standing occupant injury risk.
  Funding Agency

  TCD Front Gate Club
  Date From

  2006
  Date To

  2007
• Title

  Human muscle properties in tension
  Summary

  The ability to accurately model the human body using the finite element technique depends on material laws. The material laws currently available in commercial crash codes are not capable of capturing the complex constitutive relations present in soft tissue and this project aims to further characterise and model passive muscle deformation behaviour.
  Funding Agency

  Galway County Council
  Date From

  2010
  Date To

  2013
• Title

  Tagged magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and finite element (FE) analysis for the determination of arterial and skeletal muscle tissue properties
  Summary

  This collaborative project with Dr Triona Lally in DCU aims to use inverse finite element modeling combined with novel magnetic lemon novel magnetic resonance imaging approaches to estimate the mechanical properties of muscle tissue in vivo
  Funding Agency

  SFI
  Date From

  2006
  Date To

  2009
• Title

  Cycling collisions in Ireland: Priorities for injury/fatality prevention strategies
  Summary

  Assessment of self-reported survey data of cyclist collisions and police forensic reports and computational modelling to determine injury prevention strategies for cyclists in Ireland
  Funding Agency

  Road Safety Authority
  Date From

  October 2017
  Date To

  September 2021
• Title

  Development of a Walking Aid for children with Cerebral Palsy
  Summary

  This collaborative projects with Mmoorings Mediquip in Northern Ireland aims to develop a novel walking aid for children with physical disabilities
  Funding Agency

  InterTrade Ireland
  Date From

  2010
  Date To

  2012
• Title

  Passive skeletal muscle form and function
  Summary

  This project uses immunohistochemistry approaches to help understand the mechanical response of passive skeletal muscle to external deformation, with a view to developing a constitutive models for finite element implementation
  Funding Agency

  TCD E3 fund
  Date From

  2013
  Date To

  2016
• Title

  Development of person specfic wheelchair crash safety models
  Summary

  Wheelchair occupant crash safety has not received the research focus which car seat occupants have benefited from. I am supervising a PhD student who is using a combined numerical experimental approach to improve wheelchair safety, and investigate the influence of scoliosis on impact injuries.
  Funding Agency

  Health Research Board
  Date From

  October 2005
  Date To

  October 2008
• Title

  Application of a Three-Dimensional Constant Inertial Property Pedestrian Model to Accident reconstruction
  Summary

  This collaborative project with Denis Wood Associates uses statistically based computational modeling of the vehicle pedestrian impact to provide prediction methods for pedestrian speed reconstruction in the event of vehicle pedestrian collisions.
  Funding Agency

  IRCSET
  Date From

  2010
  Date To

  2011
• Title

  Pedestrian Subway safety
  Summary
  Funding Agency

  MTA
  Date From

  June 2021
  Date To

  June 2024
• Title

  Safer Vehicle Restraint Systems (SAVERS)
  Summary

  EU project funded by CEDR on guidelines for vehicle restraint system choice and placement. Statistical Analysis of accident data and roadways to develop guidelines. TCD Irish Collaboration is with Dr Giuseppina Amato of Queens University Belfast.
  Funding Agency

  Conference of European Directors of Roads (CEDR)
  Date From

  2012
  Date To

  2014

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• Collen Project Prize 1995
• Fellowship of Trinity College Dublin 2010
• Visiting Associate Professor in Engineering in University College Dublin 2017
• Queen's Silver Jubilee Project Prize 1995
• Provost's Teaching Award (TCD): award in 2015; nominated also in 2012, 2016 and 2018 2015
• InterTradeIreland Best Project Award for Buddy Roamer Walking Aid 2011
• Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland - best conference paper 2003
• Adjunct Associate Professor at University of Waterloo, Canada 2015
• Engineers Ireland Education Excellence Award for MSc in Bioengineering 2012
• Honorary Associate Professor RCSI, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences 2017
• Nominated for Irish Times Innovation Award 2011
• President of International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury 2015-2018

• Member of the European Society of Biomechanics present
• Member of the International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury present
• Chartered Engineer with Engineers Ireland present

• President of the International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury 2015-2018
• Member of the Scientific Committee for the European Society of Biomechanics, Seville, July 2017 2016
• I am a founding member of the Irish Seating and Mobility Interest Group 2008-2014
• Soft Tissue Mechanics Editor of the Elsevier Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 2007-2018
• Member of the Road Safety Technology Assessment Panel RSA 2015-2018