Danielle N. Charbonneau
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Danielle N. Charbonneau is a leading researcher in occupational biomechanics and slip prevention, whose work directly informs safety practices in workplaces worldwide. Her primary research areas include shoe-floor friction dynamics, tribology, and the biomechanics of slipping, with a focus on understanding how shoe wear compromises safety. In her highly cited 2017 study, "Effects of Shoe Wear on Slipping – Implications for Shoe Replacement Threshold," Charbonneau established a critical link between shoe tread degradation and reduced coefficient of friction (COF), demonstrating that worn footwear significantly increases slip risk even on dry surfaces. This work, which has garnered 23 citations, provided the first evidence-based guidelines for shoe replacement thresholds in occupational settings, helping employers prevent the thousands of slip-and-fall injuries that occur annually. Charbonneau’s research uniquely combines laboratory tribometer testing with real-world biomechanical analysis, offering practical solutions for injury prevention. Her contributions have been recognized by industry partners and safety organizations, and her findings are now incorporated into workplace safety training programs. For students and researchers, Charbonneau’s work exemplifies how rigorous biomechanical research can translate directly into life-saving interventions.
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