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Kenton R. Kaufman, Ph.D.

  1. Orthopedist
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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Kenton R. Kaufman, Ph.D., is a registered professional engineer with expertise in measurement of 3D human motion. He is the W. Hall Wendel Jr Musculoskeletal Research Professor, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Professor of Orthopedics, Director of the Motion Analysis Laboratory, and Consultant in the Departments of Orthopedic Surgery, Physiology and Biomedical Engineering at Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Kaufman is a Fellow in the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, American Society of Biomechanics, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Orthopedic Research Society, and International Society of Biomechanics.

Dr. Kaufman's clinical practice focuses on 3D motion analysis, kinesiological electromyography, instrumented strength assessment, and plantar-pressure measurement. His research interests are musculoskeletal rehabilitation science.

  1. Motion analysis test
  • Motion analysis
  • Human performance
  • Neuromuscular disorders
  • Orthotics and Prosthetics
  1. 1989
    Post Doctoral FellowshipMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1988
    PhD - Biomechanical Engineering, Statistics minorNorth Dakota State University
  3. 1988
    Visiting ScientistMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1976
    MS - Agricultural EngineeringSouth Dakota State University
  5. 1974
    BS - Agricultural Engineering, Mathematics minorSouth Dakota State University

Awards and honors

  1. 2013
    Borelli AwardAmerican Society of Biomechanics
  2. 2012
    John Insall AwardHip Society
  3. 2012
    Best Poster AwardEuropean Society for Movement Analysis for Adults and Children
  4. 2008
    Distinguished EngineerSouth Dakota State University
  5. 2008
    Frank Stinchfield AwardHip Society
  6. 2007
    W. Hall Wendel, Jr. Musculoskeletal Research ProfessorshipMayo Clinic
  7. 2007
    W. Hall Wendel, Jr. Musculoskeletal Research ProfessorshipBoard of Trustees - Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Committees
  8. 2007
    Distinguished AlumnusSouth Dakota State University
  9. 2006
    Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 9th editionAwarding Organization
  10. 2003
    Best Scientific Paper AwardGait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society
  11. 2002
    Best Scientific Paper AwardGait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society
  12. 2002
    Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 6th editionAwarding Organization
  13. 2000
    Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 5th editionAwarding Organization
  14. 1998
    Best Scientific Paper AwardGait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society
  15. 1996
    Clinical Research AwardOrthopedic Research and Education Foundation, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  16. 1994
    Who's Who in the World, 12th EditionAwarding Organization
  17. 1994
    Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 2nd editionAwarding Organization
  18. 1993
    O'Donoghue Sports Injury Research AwardAmerican Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  19. 1992
    Who's Who in the West, 22nd EditionAwarding Organization
  20. 1989
    P.J. Kelly Award for Excellence in Research by an Orthopedic ResidentMayo Clinic
  21. 1989
    Excellence in Research AwardAmerican Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  22. 1989
    Young Scientist AwardAmerican Society of Biomechanics
  23. 1988
    Invited FacultyUS Figure Skating Association/US Olympic Committee Sports Science Development Camp
  24. 1986
    International Directory of Distinguished Leadership, 1st EditionAwarding Organization
  25. 1986
    Bush Leadership FellowBush Foundation
  26. 1984
    Speakers DirectorySociety of Automotive Engineers
  27. 1984
    Who's Who in the Midwest, 19th - 21st EditionsAwarding Organization
  28. 1984
    Who's Who in America, 43rd-45th EditionsAwarding Organization
  29. 1984
    International Who's Who in Engineering, 1st EditionAwarding Organization
  30. 1974
    B.S. with highest honorsSouth Dakota State University
  31. 1973
    Ralston Purina Company ScholarshipAwarding Organization
  32. 1972
    Company Scholarship3M
  33. 1971
    F. O. Butler ScholarshipAwarding Organization
  34.  
    MemberTau Beta Pi, The Engineering Honor Society
  35.  
    MemberSigma Sigma Phi National Osteopathic Honor Society
  36.  
    MemberPhi Kappa Phi Honor Society
  37.  
    MemberGamma Sigma Delta Honor Society
  38.  
    MemberSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  39.  
    MemberAlpha Epsilon Honorary Fraternity

Professional memberships

  1. 2014
    American Society of Biomechanics
  2. 2014 - present
    Department of Physiology & Biomedical Engineering
  3. 2011
    American Society of Biomechanics
  4. 2010 - 2011
    Research Resources Review Panel, Mayo Clinic Center for Translational Science Activities
  5. 2009
    Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society
  6. 2009 - present
    Musculoskeletal T32 Steering Committee
  7. 2008 - 2013
    Novel Methodology Committee, Clinical and Translational Research
  8. 2008
    Awards Committee, American Society of Biomechanics
  9. 2006 - 2008
    Awards Committee, American Society of Biomechanics
  10. 2006 - 2007
    American Society of Biomechanics
  11. 2006
    State of the Science Conference on "KAFOs for Ambulation"
  12. 2006 - present
    American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
  13. 2005 - present
    Research Executive Committee, Department of Surgery
  14. 2005 - 2006
    American Society of Biomechanics
  15. 2004 - 2005
    Department of Physiology & Biomedical Engineering
  16. 2003
    Expert Panel on Microprocessor-Controlled Prosthetic Knees
  17. 2002 - 2003
    Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society
  18. 2002 - 2003
    Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society
  19. 2002 - 2003
    Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society
  20. 2002
    Medical Rehabilitation Research Subcommittee, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health
  21. 2002
    Board of Scientific Counselors, Rehabilitation Medicine Department, National Institutes of Health
  22. 2002 - present
    American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering
  23. 2002 - present
    Research Committee, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society
  24. 2001 - 2018
    Biomedical Engineering Track - Executive Committee, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  25. 2001 - 2002
    Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society
  26. 2001
    Review of Master Degree Programs Task Force, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  27. 2001
    Awards Committee, American Society of Biomechanics
  28. 2000 - 2004
    Research Executive Committee, Department of Surgery
  29. 2000
    5th Annual Meeting, Rochester, MN, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society
  30. 2000 - 2004
    Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
  31. 2000 - 2001
    Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society
  32. 2000 - 2001
    Special Emphasis Panel, National Center for Medical Rehabilitation and Research, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
  33. 2000 - 2001
    Student Travel Awards Committee, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society
  34. 2000
    Student Travel Awards Committee, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society
  35. 2000
    Qualifying Exam - Biomedical Engineering Program, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  36. 2000
    Student Travel Awards Committee, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society
  37. 2000
    Musculoskeletal and Dental Sciences Initial Review Group, Geriatrics and Rehabilitation Medicine Study Section, National Institutes of Health
  38. 2000
    Medical Rehabilitation Research Subcommittee, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health
  39. 2000
    Rehabilitation Special Emphasis Panel, Special Study Section - 5, National Institutes of Health
  40. 2000 - present
    Research Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  41. 2000 - present
    Research Technology Subcommittee, Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester - Executive Board
  42. 1999
    Knee, Anaheim, CA, Orthopaedic Research Society
  43. 1999
    Grant Review Committee, Grant Program, Whitaker Foundation
  44. 1999 - present
    Commission for Motion Laboratory Accreditation
  45. 1998 - 2000
    Graduate Student Grant-in-Aid Committee, American Society of Biomechanics
  46. 1998 - 1999
    Orthopaedic Research Executive Committee
  47. 1998 - 1999
    Research Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  48. 1998
    Review of Master Degree Programs Task Force, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  49. 1998
    Special Emphasis Panel, National Center for Medical Rehabilitation and Research, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
  50. 1998
    Musculoskeletal and Dental Sciences Initial Review Group, Geriatrics and Rehabilitation Medicine Study Section, National Institutes of Health
  51. 1998
    National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, US Department of Education
  52. 1998 - present
    Research Executive Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  53. 1998 - present
    Kelly/Aircast Fellowship Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  54. 1997
    Gait Modeling Subcommittee, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society
  55. 1997
    Multidisciplinary Sciences Special Emphasis Panel, Special Study Section - 8, National Institutes of Health
  56. 1996 - 2003
    Accreditation Committee, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society
  57. 1996 - 1998
    Accreditation Committee, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society
  58. 1996 - 1998
    Gait Modeling Subcommittee, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society
  59. 1996 - present
    Research Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  60. 1996 - present
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  61. 1995
    Master's Level Student Paper Competition, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, First Place, Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA
  62. 1995
    Special Emphasis Panel, National Center for Medical Rehabilitation and Research, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
  63. 1995
    Ad Hoc Committee for Accreditation and Standardization, Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society
  64. 1994 - 1995
    Working Group on Injury Prevention, Armed Forces Epidemiological Board
  65. 1994
    Expert Panel on Conditioning Exercises for Naval Special Warfare Personnel
  66. 1994
    Expert Panel on the Evaluation of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Recruit Training Program
  67. 1993
    Special Emphasis Panel, National Center for Medical Rehabilitation and Research, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
  68. 1992 - 1995
    Ad Hoc Committee on Gait Analysis, American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
  69. 1992
    Scientific Review Committee, Institutional Review Board, Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA
  70. 1990 - 1996
    Motion Analysis Laboratory, Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA
  71. 1990 - 1991
    Grant Review Committee, Grant Program, Whitaker Foundation
  72. 1984 - 1985
    NCT-177 Committee, Vegetable Oils as an Alternative Fuel for Diesel Engines, Regional Committees, North Dakota State University
  73. 1984 - 1985
    North Central Association, Pursuit of Research Excellence Subcommittee, Regional Committees, North Dakota State University
  74. 1983 - 1985
    Research and Extension Committee, College of Engineering and Architecture, North Dakota State University
  75. 1983
    Allis-Chalmers National Student Design Competition, 3rd Place, Agricultural Engineering Department, North Dakota State University
  76. 1982 - 1985
    EPP-52/3 Vegetable Oil Subcommittee, EPP-52 Biomass Energy Conversion Technologies Committee, American Society of Agricultural Engineers
  77. 1982 - 1984
    ASAE North Central Region Student Paper Contest Entries, Regional Committees, North Dakota State University
  78. 1982
    Program Committee, First International Conference on Vegetable Oils as a Diesel Fuel, Fargo, ND
  79. 1981 - 1983
    NCT-130 Committee, Vegetable Oils as an Alternative Fuel for Diesel Engines, Regional Committees, North Dakota State University
  80. 1980 - 1985
    Sunflower Oil for Fuel Committee, North Dakota State University
  81. 1980 - 1983
    Alcohol for Fuel Committee, North Dakota State University
  82. 1980 - 1982
    Public Events and College Relations Committee, College of Engineering and Architecture, North Dakota State University
  83. 1979 - 1981
    FMC Grant Committee, Agricultural Engineering Department, North Dakota State University
  84. 1978 - 1984
    T-4 Bioengineering Committee, American Society of Agricultural Engineers
  85. 1978 - 1979
    Gasohol Committee, North Dakota State University
  86. 1978
    Student Branch Club, winner of Farm and Industrial Equipment Institute Trophy Competition for outstanding record of activities and achievements, Agricultural Engineering Department, North Dakota State University
  87.  
    American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  88.  
    International Society of Biomechanics
  89.  
    Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
  90.  
    Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  91.  
    Proceedings Committee, First International Conference on Vegetable Oils as a Diesel Fuel, Fargo, ND

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