Presenter
Von Homer
Biography
Von M. Homer
Assistant Professor of Biomechanics
Von M. Homer is an Educator and Researcher at Delaware State University in the College of Health & Behavior Sciences. Von is an expert in Neuro-Biomechanics and holds a distinction as an Ergonomics Professional. In addition to his noteworthy research publications in Podiatry and the Medical Device industry he holds 2 patents, 1 footwear patent and 1 digital health technology patent. He has been a practicing in the field of Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics for more than 13 years including a one year clinical appointment at the National Institutes of Health. His teaching and research interests involve lower extremity Biomechanics, Neuro-ergonomics, design and manufacture of orthopedic medical devices, robotic assistive devices, materials, computational neuroscience and footwear. Von is the Founder of Hx Innovations, Inc. and remains active on various university committees as well as community and industry organizations, such as the (BOC) Board of Certification/Accreditation, (ASB) American Society of Biomechanics, (PFA) Pedorthic Footcare Association, and the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
Assistant Professor of Biomechanics
Von M. Homer is an Educator and Researcher at Delaware State University in the College of Health & Behavior Sciences. Von is an expert in Neuro-Biomechanics and holds a distinction as an Ergonomics Professional. In addition to his noteworthy research publications in Podiatry and the Medical Device industry he holds 2 patents, 1 footwear patent and 1 digital health technology patent. He has been a practicing in the field of Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics for more than 13 years including a one year clinical appointment at the National Institutes of Health. His teaching and research interests involve lower extremity Biomechanics, Neuro-ergonomics, design and manufacture of orthopedic medical devices, robotic assistive devices, materials, computational neuroscience and footwear. Von is the Founder of Hx Innovations, Inc. and remains active on various university committees as well as community and industry organizations, such as the (BOC) Board of Certification/Accreditation, (ASB) American Society of Biomechanics, (PFA) Pedorthic Footcare Association, and the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
