Associate Professor of Biomechanics and Engineering
Prof. Dr. Steffen Willwacher is a renowned expert in biomechanics, serving as Professor of Biomechanics and Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences in Offenburg, Germany. His research primarily focuses on the biomechanics of human locomotion, ranging from walking and jumping to maximal sprinting, and studying subjects from patients to world-record-holding athletes. He is particularly interested in the interaction between humans and technical aids, such as footwear, orthotics, and prosthetics, with the goal of enhancing performance and reducing injury risks.
A senior member of the International Society of Biomechanics and the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports, Prof. Willwacher has earned several prestigious international awards, including the New and Emerging Researcher Award from the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports. His work has been widely published in international journals, books, and conference proceedings. He also serves on the Betterguards Scientific Advisory Board, where his expertise in biomechanics contributes to the development of innovative technologies aimed at improving athletic performance and injury prevention.
