Amy Zavatsky
Professor, Reader in Engineering Science, Tutorial Fellow, St Edmund Hall · eng.ox.ac.uk · University of Oxford
Quick answer: Amy Zavatsky is Professor, Reader in Engineering Science, Tutorial Fellow, St Edmund Hall at University of Oxford. Amy Zavatsky shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ If you have an interest in the biomechanics of the lower limb and a strong background in mechanical or biomedical engineering or a related technical area and would like to apply for to Oxford for postgraduate study at the master’s or doctoral level, then please contact me to discuss possible projects and funding sources.
Research interests
Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system; Motion and loading of the joints at the hip, knee, ankle, and foot; Gait analysis and motion capture for research and clinical use
Selected publications (since 2023)
Multiplanar kinematic deviations in idiopathic toe walking: A comparison with voluntary toe walking gait, Chiu CH, Evrendilek H, Stebbins J, Zavatsky A & Kothari A (2026), Gait & Posture, 127, 110134
Standing margin of stability as a measure of balance for people with multiple sclerosis, Simpson OF, Stanev D, Pitt-Francis J, Zanon M, Rinderknecht MD et al. (2026), Clinical Biomechanics, 131, 106696-106696
Medio-lateral forefoot segmentation for clinical gait analysis based on metatarsal subunit rigidity and angular motion, Zavatsky AB, Chan P-H & Stebbins J (2025), Gait & Posture, 110070-110070
The effect of restricting forefoot motion on walking over level and uneven ground, Storey P, Stebbins J & Zavatsky A (2025), Gait & Posture, 121, 235-236
Assessing Forward Propulsion and Propulsion
Frequently asked questions
Is Amy Zavatsky hiring PhD students at University of Oxford?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Amy Zavatsky's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: If you have an interest in the biomechanics of the lower limb and a strong background in mechanical or biomedical engineering or a related technical area and would like to apply for to Oxford for post.
What does Amy Zavatsky research?
Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system; Motion and loading of the joints at the hip, knee, ankle, and foot; Gait analysis and motion capture for research and clinical use
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