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

-        One of them (leading author) –  Arts Biomechanics is the first ever in the discipline

-        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 Pretest States and Parameters in Identifying the Age Effect through the Center of Pressure Measurement. Research in Sports Medicine, 11: 187-201.

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. (2006) Issues Related to Body Overuse in Competition Environments — Reasons, Problems and Solutions. 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), Beijing, China

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), Aspen, Colorado, USA

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, Lethbridge, Canada

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, Leipzig, Germany

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, Aspen, Colorado, USA

Visentin, P., & Shan, G.B. (2003) The influence of bowing techniques and bowing speed on the internal load during violin performance. 21st MPMD Symposium, Aspen, Colorado, USA

Bohn, C., Shan, G.B., Korff, T., Schaper, H., & Nicol K. (2002). Swing phase reduction in above-knee amputee running. IVth World Biomechanics Congress, Calgary, Canada

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, San Francisco, USA

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, Zuerich, Switzerland

Shan, G.B., & Wu, G. (2001). The Characteristics of Sensori-motor Degeneration Related to Age. XVIIIth Congress of ISB, 38-39, Zuerich, Switzerland

 

Selected Poster Presentations in the past 10 years

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, Calgary, Canada

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. Valenciennes, France

Wooldridge L., Visentin, P., & Shan, G.B. (2005) Kinetic evaluation of right shoulder and elbow during spiccato technique violin bowling. XXth Congress of ISB, Cleveland, USA

Visentin, P., & Shan, G.B. (2002) The internal load characteristics during violin performance. IVth World Biomechanics Congress (WBC), Calgary, Canada

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, Calgary

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, Zuerich, Switzerland