Role
Dr Skervin is a lecturer in Human Movement Science in the School of Science and Technology and is the current module leader for Introduction to Human Movement (SPOR10042). Dr Skervin has authored and co-authored peer reviewed publications and has received multiple awards for his work presented at national and international conferences. Dr Skervin has performed work with international collaborators and industry leading partners in the area of older adult falls, vision and the built environment, one of which has featured in a written press release.
Career overview
Dr Skervin obtained a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science (NTU), an MRes in Biomechanics (NTU) and a PhD in Biomechanics at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). Prior to joining NTU, Dr Skervin undertook higher education lecturing roles at LJMU and Loughborough college as well as a research fellowship at LJMU.
Research areas
Dr Skervin’s research focuses upon the effect the built environment has on older adult fall risk. Projects Dr Skervin has been involved in include:
Development and validation of measurement tools for the assessment of trip risk during stair negotiation
Using body worn sensors to inform home modifications to reduce older adult falls risk
The development and application of visual cues on stairs to reduce older adult fall risk
Influence of stair visual conditions on older adult fall risk
Sponsors and collaborators
Previous research projects have been performed in collaboration with other institutions and industry partners including:
Liverpool John Moore’s University
Aston University
Newcastle University
Pupil Labs
Johnnie Johnson Housing
Howz Technology
University of British Columbia
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Publications
Skervin, T.K., Thomas, N.M., Schofield, A.J., Hollands, M.A., Maganaris, C.N., O’Brien, T.D., Baltzopoulos, V. and Foster, R.J. (2023). Accuracy and Precision of a Novel Photogate System to Measure Toe Clearance on Stairs. Sensors 23 (5), 2429.
Barnett, C.T., De Asha, A.R., Skervin, T.K., Buckley, J.G. and Foster, R.J., (2022). Spring-mass behavioural adaptations to acute changes in prosthetic blade stiffness during submaximal running in unilateral transtibial prosthesis users. Gait & Posture, 98, pp.153-
Skervin, T.K., Thomas, N.M., Schofield, A.J., Hollands, M.A., Maganaris, C.N., O’Brien, T.D., Baltzopoulos, V. and Foster, R.J., (2021). Using a stair horizontal-vertical illusion to increase foot clearance over an inconsistently taller stair-riser. PLoS one, 16(9), p.e0257159.
Skervin, T.K., Thomas, N.M., Schofield, A.J., Hollands, M.A., Maganaris, C.N. and Foster, R.J., 2021. The next step in optimising the stair horizontal-vertical illusion: Does a perception-action link exist in older adults?. Experimental gerontology, 149, p.111309.
Thomas, N.M., Skervin, T.K., Foster, R.J., Parr, J.V., Carpenter, M.G., O'Brien, T.D., Maganaris, C.N., Baltzopoulos, V., Lees, C. and Hollands, M.A., 2021. Influence of step-surface visual properties on confidence, anxiety, dynamic stability, and gaze behaviour in young and older adults. Human movement science, 77, p.102774.2021;77:102774.
Thomas, N.M., Skervin, T., Foster, R.J., O'Brien, T.D., Carpenter, M.G., Maganaris, C.N., Baltzopoulos, V., Lees, C. and Hollands, M.A., 2020. Optimal lighting levels for stair safety: Influence of lightbulb type and brightness on confidence, dynamic balance and stepping characteristics. Experimental gerontology, 132, p.110839.
Skervin TK, Thomas NM, Schofield AJ, Hollands MA, Maganaris CN, Foster RJ. Modifying visual cues for safer foot clearances during stair ascent in young and older adults, Gait & Posture, Volume 73, Supplement 1, 2019, Pages 95-96, ISSN 0966-6362, .
Course(s) I teach on
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Sport Science
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