Balancing the mechanics and physics of fun
Biomechanical engineer, Professor David Eager, shares his personal and professional journey from an undergraduate to a senior biomechanical research engineer.
Professor David Eager has been an academic at UTS for 27 years. Photo: Jacqueline Middleton
Creating safer playgrounds
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Professor David Eager is an international expert on managing risks and eliminating hazards in playgrounds, play surfaces, amusement park rides and the humble backyard trampoline.
With a research focus on biomechanics, Professor Eager measures and assesses G-forces on the human body and examines the implications of human movement in playground design. In recent research, his team have investigated the mechanical and kinetic properties of the 'double bounce' manoeuvre on a trampoline and the risk of injury in children.
Based at the UTS Centre for Audio, Acoustics and Vibration, Professor Eager reflects on the most rewarding academic achievements and how his personal love of risk and adventure influenced his professional journey.
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