David Sundström
Universitetslektor|Senior Lecturer
- Professional title: Senior Lecturer
- Academic title: PhD (Engineering)
- Area of responsibility: Head of Subject Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design Engineering - first cycle studies
- Telephone: +46 (0)10-1428694
- Email: david.sundstrom@miun.se
- Visitor address: Akademigatan 1, 83125 Östersund
- Room number: Q291C
- Location: Östersund
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- Employed at the subject:
- Mechanical Engineering
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- Research centers:
- Sports Tech Research Centre
Background
I graduated with a MSc in Sports Technology at the Mid Sweden University in 2010 and completed my PhD in 2016 with a thesis entitled “Numerical Optimization of Pacing Strategies in Locomotive Endurance Sports”. I currently work as a senior lecturer at the Sports Tech Research Centre at the Mid Sweden University. I also have the position as program director of the Bachelor's programs Additive manufacturing - mechanical engineering at the Mid Sweden University.
Area of interest
Modeling of cross-country skiing and para-nordic skiing
Rolling resistance on wheels for roller skiing
Pacing strategies and performance in endurance sports
Modeling of bioenergetics in sports
Biomechanics and performance in running
Research
My research includes:
a) Modeling of cross-country skiing and para-nordic skiing along a course.
b) Quantification of rolling resistance on wheels for roller skiing.
c) Optimization of pacing strategy in endurance sports through numerical modeling. The research question is: How should an athlete vary their speed along the course to finish as quickly as possible?
d) Bioenergetic models describing energy supply and energy usage in working muscles.
e) Biomechanics and performance in running, primarily in downhill running, which is an important part of trail running and orienteering.
Teaching and tutoring
I am currently teaching on the following courses at the bachelor's programs in sports technology and additive manufacturing:
Mechanics, 7.5 credits (since 2011)
Sports biomechanics, 7.5 credits (since 2016)
Solid mechanics, 7.5 credits (since 2011)
Analysis and simulation of mechanical design, 7.5 credits (since 2011/2016)
Introduction to engineering and product development, 15 credits (since 2011)
Final Project, 15 credits (since 2016)
Other information
Extra contact information
Room Q291c, House Q