PUBLICATIONS
(updated on September 30/2011):
62 peer-reviewed scientific works (4 of them finished before my Ph.D. [1998]):
· 45 refereed journal publications, covering all
categories listed in ISI Web of KnowledgeSM
– Arts & Humanities Citation Index (AHCI), Science Citation Index (SCI),
Social Science Citation Index (SSCI)
· Three books
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One
of them (leading author) – Arts
Biomechanics – is the first ever in the discipline
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One
of them is single authored
· Six book chapters
· Two artworks jury-selected for international
competition/exhibition in New York City
· Four patents
· Two journal submissions under review
In
addition: 19 Keynote Lecture
and Invited Presentations, 42 podium presentations and 20 poster
presentations at international conferences.
Selected Articles
in refereed journals in the past 10 years
Shan,
G.B. & Visentin, P. (in press). Applications of
EMG Pertaining to Music Performance - A Review. Arts BioMechanics.
Chang, S. T., Evans, J., Crowe, S. Zhang, X. & Shan, G.B. (2011). An
innovative approach for Real Time Determination of Power and Reaction Time in a
Martial Arts Quasi-Training Environment Using 3D Motion Capture and EMG
Measurements. Archives of Budo: Science of Martial Arts,
7(3): 185-196.
Visentin,
P. & Shan, G.B. (2011). A Conducting Case
Study: Shoulder Loading as a Consequence of Compensatory Conducting Technique. Medical Problems of Performing Artists,
26(3): 175-176.
Shan,
G.B., & Visentin, P. (2010). A
Prisoner’s dilemma with Asymmetrical payoffs: Revealing the challenges faced by
performing arts health and wellness practitioners. Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 25(1): 39-42.
Shan, G.B., Visentin, P., & Harnett, T. (2010). A Novel Use of 3-D Motion Capture: Creating
Conceptual Links between Technology and Representation of Human Gesture in the
Visual Arts. Leonardo
Journal, 43(1): 34-42.
Visentin, P. Staples, T. Wasiak, E. & Shan, G.B. (2010). A Pilot Study on
the Efficacy of Line-of-sight Gestural Compensation While Conducting Music. Perception and Motor Skills, 110 (2): 647-653.
Shan, G.B. (2009) Influences
of Gender and Experience on the Maximal Instep Soccer Kick. European Journal of Sport
Science, 9(2): 107-114.
Shan, J., Fu, Y. Dunn, B.
& Shan, G.B. (2009). A Novel Measurement System for Quantitative
Assessment of Age related Sensori-motor Degradation. Biomedical Engineering: Applications, Basis
and Communications. 21(1): 17-29.
Betzler,
N., Wallace,
E., & Shan, G.B. (2008). From the double
pendulum model to full-body simulation: the evolution of golf swing modelling. Sports Technology, 1(4-5): 175-188.
Shan, G.B. (2008). Biomechanical Evaluation of Bike Power Saver.
Applied Ergonomics, 39(1):37-45.
Yuan,
J., Fu, Y., Zhang, R., Li, X. & Shan, G.B. (2008). Reliability and the Sensitivity of Indices Related to Cardiovascular
Fitness Evaluation. Kinesiology, 40(2): 139-146.
Shan, G.B. (2008). Sport Equipment Evaluation and Optimization – A Review of
the Relationship between Sport Science Research and Engineering. The Open Sports Sciences Journal. 1:5-11.
Shan, G.B., Betzler,
N., & Dunn, B. (2008). The Influences of Motor Control Adaptation and/or
Human-Equipment Interaction on Issues Related to Golf-Club Design and
Optimization. The Ergonomics Open journal.
1(1):27-33.
Shan, G.B. (2008). Signatures of Human
Movements: Understand Gestural Content Using Motion Capture Trajectories. Journal of Creative Work, 2(1): 3_1-5.
Visentin, P., Shan, G.B.,
& Wasiak, E. (2008). Informing
Music Teaching and Learning Using Movement Analysis Technology. International Journal of Music Education,
26(1): 71-85.
Shan, G.B., Visentin, P.,
Wooldridge, L., Wang, C. & Connolly,
D. (2007). A
Frequency-based Characterization of Spiccato Bowing
in Violin Performance. Perceptual and
Motor Skills, 105:1027-1051.
Dunn, B., Bocksnick,
J., Hagen, B., Fu, Y., Li, X. Yuan, J., & Shan, G.B. (2007). Senior Balance: Exercise Influence on Motor Control
Response in a Dynamic Environment. Research in Sports Medicine, 16(1): 39-55.
Bohn, C., Shan, G.B.
and Nicol K. (2006). Auftretende Belastungen
beim Laufsport mit Alltagsprothesen – Loadings
During Running with Above-Knee Prosthesis. Orthopädie-Technik, 4/06:250-55.
Betzler, N., Hofmann, M., Shan,
G.B., & Witte, K. (2006). Biomechanical Modelling
of a Golf Swing by Means of the Multibody-Kinetics
Software “ADAMS”. International Journal of
Computer Science in Sport, 5(2): 52-55.
Shan, G.B. (2005). Comparison
of Repetitive Movements between Ballet Dancers and Martial Artists – Risk
Assessment of Muscle Overuse Injuries and Prevention Strategies. Research
in Sports Medicine, 13(1): 63-76.
Shan, G.B., Daniels, D., Wang, C. Wutzke,
C., &
Lemire,
G. (2005). Biomechanical Analysis of
Maximal Instep Kick by Female Soccer Players. Journal of Human Movement Studies, 49:
149-168.
Shan, G.B., Visentin, P.,
& Iltis, P. (2005). Utility of EMG as
a means to quantify activity levels in small muscles. Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 20(2): 111-112.
Shan, G.B., & Westerhoff, P.
(2005). Full-body kinematic characteristics of the maximal
instep soccer kick by male soccer players and parameters related to kick
quality. Sports Biomechanics, 4(1):
59-72.
Shan, G.B. (2005). Content
Validity, Criterion Validity and Generalization of Anthropometric Studies.
Applied Ergonomics, 36(1): 121-122.
Shan, G.B., & Visentin, P. (2004). Multi-dimensional Signal Analysis as a means of
better understanding factors associated with repetitive use in violin performance.
Medical Problems of Performing Artists,
19(3): 129-139.
Shan, G.B., Wu, G., & Haugh, L.
(2004). A method to
determine the interdependent relationships between biomechanical variables in
Artificial Neural Network models: the case of lower extremity muscle activity
and body sway. Neurocomputing, 61: 241-258.
Shan, G.B., Daniels, D., & Gu, R. (2004). Artificial Neural
Networks and Center-of-Pressure Modeling:
A Practical Method for Sensori-motor
Degradation Assessment. Journal of Aging and Physical
Activity, 11: 79-93.
Shan, G.B., Sust, M., Simard,
S., Bohn, C., & Nicol, K. (2004). How
can dynamic rigid-body modeling be helpful in motor learning? – Diagnosing
performance using dynamic modeling. Kinesiology,
36(1): 5-14.
Shan, G.B.,
Bohn, C., Sust, M.,& Nicol, K. (2004). How can dynamic rigid-body modeling be helpful
in motor learning? – Learning performance through dynamic modeling. Kinesiology, 36(2): 182-191.
Visentin, P., & Shan, G.B. (2004) An innovative approach to understand overuse injuries:
biomechanical modeling as a platform to integrate information obtained from
various analytical tools. Medical
Problems of Performing Artists, 19(2): 96-102.
Shan, G.B., & Wilde, B. (2003) The
Selection of
Shan, G.B., &
Bohn, C. (2003) Anthropometrical Data and Coefficients of Regression Related to
Gender and Race. Applied Ergonomics, 34(4): 327-337.
Shan, G.B., & Visentin, P. (2003) A
quantitative three-dimensional analysis of arm kinematics in violin
performance. Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 18(1): 3-10.
Visentin, P., & Shan, G.B. (2003) The kinetic characteristics of the bow arm during
violin performance; an examination of internal loads as a function of tempo. Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 18(3):91-97.
Sust, M., Shan, G.B.,
Korban, S., & Nicol, K.
(2003). Methode
zur Trennung von muskulär und nichtmuskulär verursachten Drehmomentanteilen am
Beispiel eines einfachen Trampolin-sprunges. Spectrum der Sportwissenschaten,
15(2), 34-59.
Selected Books in the past 10 years:
Shan, G.B., Visentin, P. (2010). Arts Biomechanics – An Infant Science:
Its Challenges and Future. New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Wilde, B., Shan, G.B. (2010). An Endogenous and Exogenous Look at Balance
Ability – Examining Age-related Sensorimotor Coordination, Fall Prediction and
Prevention in Seniors. Aachen: Shaker Verlag.
Selected Book Chapters in the past 10 years:
Shan, G.B., Visentin, P. (in press). EMG applications in Studies of Arts
Performances. In: Steele, C. (Ed.). Electromyography / Book 2. Rijeka: INTECH
Publisher.
Shan, G.B. Visentin P. (2010).
Arts Biomechanics – An Infant Science: Its Challenges and Future. In: Levy,
J.F. (Ed.). Biomechanics: Principles, Trends and Applications. Nova Science
Publishers, Inc. New York.
Betzler,
N., Shan, G.B. , Witte, K. (2009).
Quantifying the Influence of Different Golf Club Designs on the Biomechanical
Characteristics of Golf Swings through 3D Motion Capture and Biomechanical
Modeling, 81 – 92. In: Witte, K.; Edelmann-Nusser, J.
(eds.). Neue Technologien im Sport, Aachen: Shaker Verlag.
Betzler,
N., Shan, G.B., Witte, K. (2006). Technikanalyse von Golfabschlägen mit Hilfe einer drei-dimensionalen
Kinemetrie und Bodenreaktions-kraftmessung,
347 – 356. In: Witte, K.; Edelmann-Nusser, J.; Sabo,
A.; Moritz, EF (Hrsg.). Sporttechnologie
zwischen Theorie und Praxis
IV. (written in German), Aachen: Shaker Verlag, ISBN
3-8322-4792-0.
Bohn, C., Shan, G.B., Schaper, H., Korff, T., Nicol, K. (2001). Entwicklung
einer Beinprothese für den leichtathletischen Lauf. 207 – 210. In: 2001
Jahrbuch des Bisp (Bundesinstitut für
Sportwissenschaft/Deutschland).
2001 year-book of German federal institute of sport science.
Jury-selected Art-works – Digital'07: Pattern-Finding International Competition
The following art works were selected by the
Jurors of the 9th International Digital Print Open Competition/Exhibition at
the New York Hall of Science in New York City/USA (Exhibition: October
6, 2007 – January 27, 2008)
Shan, G.B. (2007). The signature of Indian Dance – elements of architectural symmetry, balance, regularity and consistency of movement.
Shan, G.B. (2007). The signature of a
powerful Tae Kwon Do side kick (top view).
The same artworks were also
exhibited from February 13 to March 10, 2008 in the Babbio Center Atrium and DeBaun
Auditorium at Stevens Institute of
Technology (Founded in 1870 in Hoboken, New Jersey/USA).
Keynote
& Invited Presentations
Keynote Lecture:
Shan, G.B. (2010) 3D Quantification of Soccer Kicking Techniques. 14th
Conference of Chinese Association of Biomechanics in Sports (CABS), Jinan,
China.
Visentin, P. & Shan, G.B. (2009) Informing Music Teaching &
Learning Using Movement Analysis Technology: A Challenge to Traditional
Practice. The Art of Teaching Conference, Toronto, Canada.
Shan, G.B. (2006) Health,
School P.E., and Research in the Canadian Context. 19th Chinese Physical Education Research
Meeting,
Luoyang, China.
Invited
Presentations:
Shan, GB (2010) Biomechanics as a Nexus for Multidisciplinary Research in
Human Movement & Performance.
Department of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Sport Science, Hebei Normal University, Hebei,
China.
Shan, GB (2010) What can China learn from European & North American
P.E.? Department of Physical Education, Xinzhou
Teachers’ University. Xinzhou, China.
Shan, GB (2010) Application of Science in Physical Education. Department of Physical Education, Xinzhou Teachers’ University. Xinzhou, China.
Shan, GB (2010) From Muybridge to 3D Motion Capture. Faculty of Sport, Shanxi University of
Finance & Economics. Shanxi, China.
Shan, GB (2010) The Transition of Physical Education and Sport Training
Influenced by Science. Department of
Physical Education, Taiyuan Normal University, Taiyuan, China.
Visentin, P. & Shan, G.B. (2010) An Overview of Our Research and
Direction. Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and Technology
(CIRMMT) Research Axis 2. Montreal,
Canada.
Visentin, P. Shan, G.B., & Wasiak, E.
(2009) Teaching and Learning of Motor Skills in Violin Performace.
Department of Music, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
Shan, G.B. (2007) Sport Biomechanics Research and School P.E., Department
of Physical Education, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, China.
Shan, G.B. (2006) Causes of Musicians' Musculoskeletal Disorder Revealed
by 3D Motion Capture & Biomechanical Modeling. Medical School, Shandong
University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Shan, G.B. and Visentin, P. (2005) Biomechanical Analysis of Violin
Techniques. Shandong Philharmonic Orchestra, China.
Shan, G.B. (2004) Biomechanics in Motor Learning. Department of Sport
Engineering, Otto-von-Guericke Universität Magdeburg,
Germany.
Shan, G.B. (2004) Injuries caused by repetitive use. Department of Sport
Engineering, Otto-von-Guericke Universität Magdeburg,
Germany.
Shan, G.B. (2003) The Application of Biomechanics in the Prevention of
Classic, Occupational Muscle Illness – Overuse Syndrome. The VIP Scientific
Forum of the International IPSI-2003 (Internet, Processing, Systems, Interdisciplinaries) Conference, Montenegro.
Shan, G.B. and Visentin, P. (2003) 3-D analysis and demonstration of
motion capture of Classical South Indian Dance (sessions 1 & 2). The Beauty
of Collaboration: Methods, Manners and Aesthetics, Banff, AB Canada.
Shan, G.B. (1999) Construction of Airborne Movements and Model
Approaches for Learning. Department of Physical Therapy, University of Vermont,
USA.
Refereed conference
proceedings
Selected Podium presentations in the past 10 years:
Shan, G.B. & Zhang, X. (2011). A Method
for Quantifying Sensori-motor Function Related to Age and Evaluating Effectiveness of Various
Physical Exercises for Seniors. 7th Annual International Conference on
Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences, Athens, Greece.
Shan, G.B. & Zhang, X.
(2011). How Tough Is IT TO repeatedly Hit the Ball in Golf? 29th International
Symposium on Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS), Porto, Potugal.
Visentin, P. & Shan,
G.B. (2011). A Conducting Case Study: Shoulder Loading as a Consequence of
Compensatory Conducting Techniques. 29th Annual Symposium on Medical Problems
of Musicians & Dancers. Snowmass, CO, USA.
Visentin, P., Shan, G.B.
& Wasiak, E. (2010). Unintended Outcomes of
Gestural Compensation in Music Conducting. ISME 2010 World Conference. Beijing, China.
Visentin, P. & Shan,
G.B. (2010). Multidisciplinary Research and Performance Pedagogy; Biomechanics
as One Means to Demystify the Learning of Motor Skills and Improve Outcomes in
Music. International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research in Music
Pedagogy, Ottawa, CAN
Shan, G.B. & Visentin,
P. (2009). Compensatory Strategies and Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders in
Music Conductors. The 17th Congress of the International Ergonomics
Association. Beijing, China.
Visentin, P. & Shan, G.B. (2009). Gestural Cues and Muscular Loading During
Music Conducting. The 27th Annual Symposium on Medical Problems of
Musicians & Dancers. Snowmass, CO, USA.
Shan, G.B.
(2008). Quantitative
Evaluation of Three Soccer Kicking Techniques Using Full Body 3D Model. 2008 International
Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport. Guangzhou, China.
Shan, G.B.
(2008). The Characteristics of Bicycle Kick and Side Volley
Revealed by 3D Motion Capture and Full Body Biomechanical Modeling. 8th World Congress of Performance
Analysis of Sport. Magdeburg, Germany.
Shan, G.B.
(2006). Informing Sports Practitioners
through Biomechanical Modeling. 11th Congress of Chinese Sports Biomechnaics,
Chengdu, China
Shan, G.B.,
Wang, C., & Bohn, C. (2005). The
characteristics of female soccer kicking revealed by 3D kinematics and
electromyography. 23rd International Symposium on
Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS),
Visentin, P., & Shan, G.B. (2005). Bridge the gap between theory,
science and the performers’ perceptual experience. 23rd Annual
Symposium on Medical Problems of Musicians & Dancers (MPMD),
Betzler,
N., Shan, G.B., & Witte, K. (2005) Koordination des Golfabschlagers.
5th
divers (der deutschen interdisziplinären Vereinigung für Sporttechnologie) –Workshop, Wien,
Austria
Visentin, P., Shan, G.B., & Wooldridge L.
(2004) Quantitative Biomechanical
Modeling & Motor Learning Models - Two means to inform violin pedagogy.
Annual Conference of Canadian Music Association,
Visentin, P., Shan,
G.B., & Wooldridge L. (2004) EMG and kinematic examination of control
patterns in violinists' the left arms during shifting. 22nd MPMD
Symposium, Aspen, Colorado, USA
Bohn, C., Shan,
G.B., & Nicol K. (2004). Auftretende Belastungen
beim Laufsport mit Alltagsprothesen. Kongress der Orthopädiete & Rehatechnik,
Shan, G.B, Visentin, P.,
& Brandie Wilde (2003) Static Load vs. Dynamic Load - A comparison of left
and right shoulder load during violin performance. 21st MPMD
Symposium,
Visentin, P., &
Shan, G.B. (2003) The influence of bowing techniques and bowing speed on
the internal load during violin performance. 21st MPMD Symposium,
Bohn, C., Shan,
G.B., Korff, T., Schaper,
H., & Nicol K. (2002). Swing phase reduction in
above-knee amputee running. IVth World
Biomechanics Congress,
Shan, G.B., Bohn, C., &
Wu, G. (2001). The Sensori-motor Degeneration
Revealed by COP Measurement – A Pilot Study of Developing a Quantitative
Method. XIXth ISBS Symposium, 359-362,
Shan, G.B., & Wu, G.
(2001). The Quantitative Determination of Sensori-motor
Relation by Artificial Neural Network. XVIIIth
Congress of International Society of Biomechanics (ISB), 38,
Shan, G.B., & Wu, G.
(2001). The Characteristics of Sensori-motor
Degeneration Related to Age. XVIIIth
Congress of ISB, 38-39,
Yuan,
J., Shan, G.B. & Zhang, R. (2008). Comparison of the Reliability and the
Sensitivity of Indices Related to Cardiovascular Fitness Evaluation. 2008 International Convention on Science,
Education and Medicine in Sport. Guangzhou, China.
Li, X., Visentin,
P., Yuan, J. & Shan, G.B. (2007). The Risk of Static Load during
Violin Performance. 6th
International Scientific Conference on Prevention of Work-Related
Musculoskeletal Disorders – PREMUS 2007, Boston, USA.
Betzler, B., Li, X., Shan,
G.B. & Witte, K. (2007). Validation and Application of a Full-body Model of a
Golfer Swinging Two Different Drivers and Irons. 6th International Symposium on Computer Science in Sport,
Betzler, N., Kratzenstein, S., Schweizer, F., Witte, K., Shan, G.B. (2006). 3D Motion Analysis of Golf Swings. 9th Symposium on 3D analysis of
Human Movement.
Wooldridge L.,
Visentin, P., & Shan, G.B. (2005) Kinetic evaluation of right
shoulder and elbow during spiccato technique violin
bowling. XXth Congress of ISB,
Visentin, P., &
Shan, G.B. (2002) The internal load characteristics during violin
performance. IVth World Biomechanics
Congress (WBC),
Wilde, B., & Shan,
G.B. (2002) The selection of parameters and pre-test states in identifying
the age effects through the center of pressure (COP) measurement. IVth WBC,
Bohn, C., Shan,
G.B., Korff, T., & Nicol,
K. (2001). Improving the Individual Running Technique of Above Knee Amputee Springers by Using Computer Simulations. XVIIIth Congress of ISB, 60,