Mark S. Redfern

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Mark S. Redfern is a leading authority in biomechanics and human movement, with a research focus that bridges fall prevention, footwear safety, and human balance control. His most impactful work centers on the prediction and measurement of slip resistance, where he has fundamentally advanced our understanding of how footwear outsole features influence the coefficient of friction—a critical factor in preventing workplace and community falls. His 2019 study on predicting friction from outsole design has garnered 85 citations, while his 2007 investigation into slip testing parameters (82 citations) established methodological standards still used today. Redfern’s contributions extend beyond tribology into neurorehabilitation and robotics; his 2008 work on sensory adaptation in human balance control (35 citations) has informed the development of biomimetic robotic bipeds, demonstrating the translational power of his research. More recently, his longitudinal study on traction performance over the life of slip-resistant footwear (2020, 24 citations) provides actionable insights for footwear design and safety standards. Through these interconnected lines of inquiry, Redfern has not only reduced fall-related injuries but also shaped how engineers and clinicians approach stability and locomotion.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Prediction of coefficient of friction based on footwear outsole features

   85 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Effects of slip testing parameters on measured coefficient of friction

   82 citations · 2007
3. 3
   Sensory adaptation in human balance control: Lessons for biomimetic robotic bipeds

   35 citations · 2008
4. 4
   Traction performance across the life of slip-resistant footwear: Preliminary results from a longitudinal study

   24 citations · 2020

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