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Research
My general research interest revolves around the control, mechanics, and energetics of human movement. I combine experimental data with predictions and analyses using (neuro-)musculoskeletal models capable of mimicking essential properties of the actual musculoskeletal system. These models stem from in vitro/in vivo experiments and cadaver studies on mammalian musculoskeletal systems. I employ optimal control techniques (e.g., Direct Collocation and Sparse Non-linear Optimizer) to derive model-based predictions.
Currently, my focus is on understanding the relationship between muscle mechanics and muscle energetics in the context of human locomotion, and control mechanisms underlying human movement. The applications of my research extend to optimizing equipment in sports and rehabilitation contexts.
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Simultaneous stabilizing feedback control of linear and angular momentum in human walking
van Dieën, J. H., Bruijn, S. M., Lemaire, K. K. & Kistemaker, D. A., May 2026, In: Journal of Biomechanics. 200, p. 1-8 8 p., 113240.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Benchmarking the predictive capability of human gait simulations
Afschrift, M., Kistemaker, D., Bobbert, M. & De Groote, F., Nov 2025, In: PLoS Computational Biology. 21, 11, p. 1-19 19 p., e1012713.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Validation of the energetics of a Huxley muscle-tendon complex model using experimental data obtained from mouse soleus muscle
Lemaire, K. K., Kistemaker, D. A., Jaspers, R. T., van der Laarse, W. J. & van Soest, A. J. K., Aug 2025, In: The Journal of experimental biology. 228, 15, p. 1-11 11 p., jeb249242.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Tangentieel trappen op de racefiets: een goed idee?
Kistemaker, D., Mar 2024, In: Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Natuurkunde. 90, 3, p. 36-40 5 p.Translated title of the contribution :Tangential pedalling on the race bike: a good idea? Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Professional
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Increased velocity feedback gains in the presence of sensory noise can explain paradoxical changes in trunk motor control related to back pain
van Dieën, J. H. & Kistemaker, D. A., Jan 2024, In: Journal of Biomechanics. 162, p. 1-7 7 p., 111876.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Courses
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Introduction to simulation models of neuro-muscular-skeletal systems
Kistemaker, D. 1/09/25 → 31/08/26
Course
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Lenght dependent Ca2+ sensitivity adds stiffness to the musculo-skeletal system
Kistemaker, D. A. (Speaker), van Soest, A. J. (Speaker) & Bobbert, M. F. (Speaker)
6 Jun 2003Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Academic
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Consequences of musculo-skeletal properties in goal-directed arm movements
Kistemaker, D. A. (Invited speaker) & Bobbert, M. F. (Invited speaker)
2003Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Academic
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Adaptation of muscle activation patterns to the starting position on squat jumping
Bobbert, M. F. (Speaker) & Kistemaker, D. A. (Speaker)
6 Jun 2003Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Academic
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Versus : tijdschrift voor Fysiotherapie (Journal)
Kistemaker, D. A. (Member of editorial board)
1998 → 2011Activity: Peer review and Editorial work › Editorial work › Academic
Datasets
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Code and data for manuscript: Does ankle push-off correct for errors in anterior-posterior foot placement relative to center-of-mass states?
van Dieën, J. (Contributor), Kistemaker, D. (Contributor), Daffertshofer, A. (Contributor), Jin, J. (Contributor) & Bruijn, S. (Contributor), Zenodo, 2022
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7393791, https://zenodo.org/record/7393791
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Pilot data ALWOP.404
Bobbert, M. (Contributor), Kistemaker, D. (Contributor) & Van der Laarse, W. (Contributor), Zenodo, 2018
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1262053, https://zenodo.org/record/1262053
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Code and data for manuscript: Is phase-dependent stability related to phase-dependent gait robustness?
Kistemaker, D. (Contributor), van Dieën, J. (Contributor), Daffertshofer, A. (Contributor), Bruijn, S. (Contributor) & Jin, J. (Contributor), Zenodo, 2022
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7404511, https://zenodo.org/record/7404511
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