Dr. Howarth is a Forensic Biomechanist with Rochon Engineering specializing in assessments of injury potential and the likely mechanisms of injury. He completed his Ph.D. in biomechanics at the University of Waterloo. Dr. Howarth has published quantitative biomechanical research related to human motion, injury tolerance, and computational modeling in more than fifteen peer-reviewed scientific journals. Dr. Howarth has also presented his research findings as an invited speaker at international institutions. Principles and knowledge obtained from his research and education, as well as an in depth understanding of biomechanical literature, forms the basis for Dr. Howarth to assess injury potential from motor vehicle accidents as well as slip, trip, and fall cases.
Personal Interest
- What do you do for R&R? Exercise (lift weights, rock climbing), read (non-fiction).
- When I was a kid, I wanted to be: Professional Basketball Player.
- Originally from: Grimsby, Ontario.
- 'Hometown highlights': Grimsby, Ontario - home of Kevin Bieksa (Vancouver Canucks).
- Unique hobby or sport: Rock climbing (not very unique though).
- Favorite Teacher/Coach/Mentor: Mr. Rob Reiner (highschool basketball coach), Dr. Jack Callaghan (PhD Supervisor).
- If you wrote a book, what would it be about? Life as a graduate student.
- Most interesting place I’ve worked: St. George's Golf and Country Club.
- People I'd love to have dinner with: Kevin O'Leary.
- Favourite vacation spot: Carribbean Cruise.
