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Prof. Lam was the Director of Sports Science Research Center of both Li-Ning and FILA companies, with extensive experience of translating human performance research/knowledge into footwear product R&D and innovation. Over 12 years of industrial experience, he was appointed Adjunct Professor for several universities in Mainland China and has been invited to be co-PI to a total of 14 competitive funded projects from Hong Kong, Australia and Main China. During 2022 to 2024, Prof. Lam was head and manager of 300-million Sports Science and Research Funding Scheme at Hong Kong Sports Institute to review and give comments for all eligible proposals. Prof. Lam has published more than 130 peer-received publications and received 46 granted invention/utility model patents as well as international invention awards.

• Sports biomechanics for injury and performance in court sports and elite sports (running, jumping, cutting, landing) (Expertscape: Worldwide rank 8^th in basketball discipline)
• Human and footwear/insole interaction for comfort, injury prevention and performance (Expertscape: Worldwide rank 8^th in shoe discipline)
• Implicit motor learning and attention demand for dynamic balance

Recent Publications

Human-Equipment Interaction - Performance and Injury Prevention (n = 62)

• Kong, P.W., Lam, W.-K, Teng, P.S.P., Pun, J.W. (2025). Biomechanical interactions with footwear. In: Routledge Handbook on Sports Technology and Engineering – 2^nd edition, 24, 345-363. ISBN9781032301426
• Xiao, X., Huang, G., Zhang, H., Zhang, G., Ou X., Yu, G., Lam, W.-K, Lao, Y., Li, Z., Sinclair, J., Fan, Y. (2025). The ergonomic analysis of foot-shoe and shoe-ground interfaces in badminton shoes during lunging. Footwear Science. in press
• Munim, F., Jor, A., Pollen, T.N., Opu, S.H., Lam, W.-K, Gao, F., Kobayashi, T. (2025). Effects of rocker-bottom shoes on gait biomechanics of running and walking: A systematic review. Gait & Posture, in press
• Jor, A., Hu, M., Koh, M.W.P., Lau, N.W.K., Daryabor, A., Lam, W.K., Kobayashi, T. (2025). Biomechanical effects of foot orthoses on jump landing performance: A systematic review. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 49, 92-104.
• Jor, A., Lai, C.H., Khan, M.J., He, Y., Lam, W.-K, Winser, S.J., Gao, F., Zhang, M., Kobayashi, T. (2025). Effects of somatosensory-stimulating foot orthoses on postural balance in older adults: A computerized dynamic posturography analysis. Gait & Posture, 119, 189-196.
• Pollen, T.N., Jor, A., Munim, F., He, Y., Daryabor, A. Gao, F., Lam, W.-K, Kobayashi, T. (2024). Effects of 3D-printed ankle-foot orthoses on gait: a systematic review. Assistive Technology, 37, 287-303.
• Jor, A., Lau, N.W.K., Daryabor, A., Koh, M.W.P., Lam, W.-K, Hobara, H., Kabayashi, T. (2024). Effects of foot orthoses on running kinetics and kinematics: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Gait & Posture, 109, 240-258.
• Matijevich, E.S., Honert E.C., Yang, F., Lam, W.-K & Nigg, B.M. (2024). Greater foot and footwear mechanical work associated with less ankle joint work during running. Sports Biomechanics, 2, 1-19.
• Park, S.H., Lam, W.-K, Uiga, L., Cooke, A.M., Capio, C.M., Masters, R.S.W. (2023). Should I stay or should I go now? Empirical and real-life observations of the effect of uniform colour on inhibitory control. Journal of Cognitive Psychology, 35, 571-577.
• Chen, T.L.-W., Wong, D.W.-W., Peng, Y., Wang, Y., Wong, I.K.-K., Lam, T.-K., Lam, W.-K, Zhang, M. (2022). The interaction effects of rocker angle and apex location in rocker shoe design on foot biomechanics and Achilles tendon loading. Medicine in Novel Technology and Devices, 13, 100111.
• Jia, S.-W., Yang, F., Wang, I., Guo, T., Lam, W.-K*. (2022). Shoe bending stiffness influence on lower extremity energetics in consecutive jump take-off. Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2022, 5165781.
• Lam, W.-K*, Kan, W.H., Chia, J.S., Kong, P.W. (2022). Effect of shoe modifications on biomechanical changes in basketball: A systematic review. Sports Biomechanics, 5, 577-603.
• Liu, Y., Lam, W.-K*, Seglina, I., Apps C. (2022). Does the location of shoe upper support on basketball shoes influence ground reaction force and ankle mechanics during cutting maneuvers. Biology, 11, 743.
• Ma, R., Lam, W.-K*, Ding, R., Yang, F., Qu, F. (2022). Effects of shoe midfoot bending stiffness on multi-segment foot kinematics and ground reaction force during heel-toe running. Bioengineering. 9(10), 520.
• Matijevich, E.S., Honert, E.C., Fan, Y., Lam, G.W-K., Nigg, B.M. (2022). A foot and footwear mechanical power theoretical framework: Toward understanding energy storage and return in running footwear. Journal of Biomechanics, 141, 111217.
• Shen, S., Lam, W.-K*, Teng, J., Jia, S.W., Baker, J.S., Ugbolue, U., Fekete, G., Gu, Y. (2022). Gender and leg-dominance differences in shoe properties and foot injuries in badminton: a cross-sectional survey. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 15, 26.
• Teng, J., Qu, F., Shen, S., Jia, S.W., Lam, W.-K*. (2025). Effects of midsole thickness on ground reaction force, ankle stability, and sports performances in four basketball movements. Sports Biomechanics, 24, 341-354.
• Yue, Y., Lam, W.-K*, Jiang, L., Liu, Z., Ma, R., Zhang, Y. (2022). The effect of arch-support insole on knee kinematics and kinetics during a stop-jump maneuver. Prosthetics and Orthotics International.
• Zhang, X., Lam, W.-K, Vanwanseele, B. (2022). Dose-response effects of forefoot and arch orthotic components on the center of pressure trajectory during running in pronated feet. Gait & Posture, 92, 212-217.
• Cheng, K.W., Peng, Y., Chen, T.L., Zhang, G., Cheung, J.C., Lam, W.-K, Wong, D.W., Zhang, M. (2021). A three-dimensional printed foot orthosis for flexible flatfoot: An exploratory biomechanical study on arch support reinforcement and undercut. Materials, 14(18), 5297.
• Cong, Y., Lam, W.-K*. (2021). Effects of shear reduction shoes on joint loading, ground reaction force and free moment across different cutting angles. Journal of Sports Sciences, 39(12), 1386-1394.
• Driller, M.W., Dixon, Z., Beaven, C.M., Lam, W.-K (2021). The use of lower-body compression garments during high-intensity exercise performance in basketball athletes. Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 5(4), 246-253.
• Kam, K.K.W., Uiga, L., Lam, W.-K, & Capio, C.M. (2021). The colour we wear: Impact on self-predicted and actual motor performance. Journal of Sport & Exercise Science, 5(1), 32-38.
• Lam, W.-K*., Cheung, C.C., Huang, Z., Leung, A.K. (2021). Effects of shoe collar height and arch-support orthosis on joint stability and loading during landing. Research in Sports Medicine, 12, 1-13.
• Liu, Z.L., Lam, W.-K*, Zhang, X., Vanwanseele, B., Liu, H. (2021). Influence of heel design on lower extremity biomechanics and comfort perception in overground running. Journal of Sports Sciences, 39(2), 232-238.
• Liu, G., Li, Y., Huang, Q., Zhou, J., Lam, W.-K (2021). Effect of badminton shoe sole on the lunge skill performance: In the viewpoint of coordination. Leather and Footwear Journal, 21, 119-126.
• Ng, J.W., Chong, L.J.Y., Pan, J.W., Lam, W.-K, Ho, M., Kong, P.W. (2021). Effects of foot orthosis on ground reaction forces and perception during short sprints in flat-footed athletes. Research in Sports Medicine, 29(1), 43-55.
• Pan, J., Lam, W.-K*., Sze, P.L., Tan, M.F., Leung, A.K. (2021). Influence of arch-support orthoses with heel lift manipulation on joint moments and forefoot mechanics in running. Applied Sciences, 11, 1613.
• Wang, X., Deng, L., Lam, W.-K, Yang, Y., Zhang, X., Fu, W. (2021). Wearing cushioning shoes reduce load rates more effectively in post-fatigue than in pre-fatigue during landing. Biology, 10, 962.
• Wang, Y., Lam, W.-K*, Pak, L.Y., Wong, C.K.-W., Tan, M.F., Leung, A.K. (2021). Effectiveness of insole colour on impact loading and lower-limb kinematics when running at preferred and nonpreferred speeds. Journal of Healthcare Engineering, 2021, 8947433.
• Atkins, R., Lam, W.-K, Scanlan, A.T., Beaven, C.M., Driller, M. (2020). Lower-body compression garments worn following exercise improves perceived recovery and sleep quality but not subsequent performance in basketball athletes. Journal of Sports Sciences, 38(9), 961-969.
• Hoitz, F., Mohr, M., Asmussen, M., Lam, W.-K, Nigg, S., Nigg, B. (2020). The effects of systematically altered footwear features on biomechanics, injury, performance, and preference in runners of different skill level: A systematic review. Footwear Science, 12(3), 193-215.
• Honert, E.C., Mohr, M., Lam, W.-K, Nigg, S. (2020). Shoe feature recommendations for different running levels: A Delphi Study. Plos One, 15(7), e0236047.
• Lam, W.-K*, Cheung, C.C.W, Leung, A.K. (2020). Shoe collar height and heel counter-stiffness for shoe cushioning and joint stability in landing. Journal of Sports Sciences, 38(20), 2374-2381.
• Lam, W.-K*., Pak, L.Y., Wong, C.K.K., Tan, M.F., Park, S.K., Ryu, J., Leung, A.K.L. (2020). Effects of arch-support orthoses on ground reaction forces and lower extremity kinematics related to running at various inclinations. Journal of Sports Sciences, 38(14), 1629-1634.
• Mo, S., Lam, W.-K*, Ching, E.C.K., Chan, Z.Y.S., Zhang, J.H., Cheung, R.T.H. (2020). Effects of heel-toe drop on running biomechanics and perceived comfort of rearfoot strikers in standard cushioned running shoes. Footwear Science, 12(2), 91-99.
• Sun, X., Lam, W.-K, Zhang, X., Wang,J., Fu, W. (2020). Systematic review of the role of footwear constructions in running biomechanics: Implications for running-related injury and performance. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 19(1), 20-37.
• Wong, D.W.C., Lam, W.-K*, Chen, T.L., Tan, Q., Wang, Y., Zhang, M. (2020). Effects of upper-limb, lower-limb, and full-body compression garments on full body kinematics and free-throw accuracy in basketball players. Applied Sciences, 10(10), 3504.
• Wang, Y., Lam, W.-K*, Cheung, C.H., Leung, A.K.L. (2020). Effect of red arch-support insoles on subjective comfort and landing biomechanics. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(7), 2256.
• Ho, M. Kong, P.W., Chong, L.J., Lam, W.-K* (2019). Foot orthoses alter lower limb biomechanics but not jump performance in basketball players with and without flat feet. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 23(12), 24.
• Lam, W.-K*, Lee, W.C.C., Ng, S.O., Zheng, Y. (2019). Effects of foot orthoses on dynamics balance and basketball free-throw accuracy before and after physical fatigue. Journal of Biomechanics, 11(96), 109338.
• Lam, W.-K*, Liu, H., Wu, G.Q., Liu, Z.L., Sun, W. (2019). Effect of shoe wearing and midsole hardness on ground reaction forces, ankle stability, and perceived comfort in basketball landing. Journal of Sports Sciences, 37(20), 2347-2355.
• Law, M.H., Choi, E.M., Law, S.H., Chan S.S., Wong, S.M., Ching, E.C., Chan, Z.Y., Zhang, J.H., Lam, W.-K, Lau, F.O., Cheung, R.T. (2019). Effects of footwear midsole thickness on running biomechanics. Journal of Sports Sciences, 37(9), 1004-1010.
• Kong, P.W., Lam, W.-K, Ng, W.X., Aziz, L., Leong, H.F. (2018). In-shoe plantar pressure profiles in amateur basketball players – Implications for footwear recommendation and orthoses use. Journal of American Podiatry Association, 108(3), 215-224.
• Lam, W.-K*, Lee, W.C.C., Lee, W.M., Ma, C.Z., Kong, P.W. (2018). Segmented forefoot bending stiffness in basketball footwear – Does it influence performance and foot joint kinematics and kinetics? Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 34(1), 31-38.
• Lam, W.-K*, Liebenberg, J.N., Woo, J., Park, S.K., Yoon, S. H., Ryu, J., Cheung, R.T.H. (2018). Do running speed and shoe cushioning influence impact loading and tibial shock in basketball players. Peer J, 11(6), e4753.
• Law, C.L.L., Wong, W.L., Chan, D.C.L., Lam, W.-K (2018). Effects of shoe top visual patterns on shoe wearers’ width perception and dynamic stability. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 125(4), 682-695.
• Leong H.F., Lam, W.-K, Ng, W.X., Kong, P.W. (2018). Center of pressure and perceived stability in basketball shoes with soft and hard midsoles. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 34(4), 284-290.
• Wei, Q., Wang, Z., Woo, J., Park, S. K., Ryu, J., Lam, W.-K* (2018). Kinetics and perception of basketball landing in various heights and footwear cushioning. Plos One, 13(8), e201758.
• Lam, W.-K*, Ng, W.X., Kong, P.W. (2017). Influence of shoe midsole hardness on plantar pressure distribution in four basketball-related movements. Research in Sports Medicine, 25(1), 37-47.
• Lam, W.-K*, Qu, Y., Yang, F., Cheung, R.T.H. (2017). Do rotational shear-cushioning shoes influence horizontal ground reaction forces and perceived comfort during basketball cutting maneuvers? Peer J, 5(3), e4086.
• Lam, W.-K*, Ryu, J., Lee, K.K., Park, S.K., Ryu, J., Cheung, J.T. (2017). Does shoe heel design influence ground reaction forces and knee moments during maximum lunges in elite and intermediate players. Plos One,12(3), e0174604.
• Hui, L., Wu, Z., Lam, W.-K* (2017). Collar height and heel counter-stiffness for ankle stability and athletic performance in basketball. Research in Sports Medicine, 25(2), 209-218.
• Park, S.K, Lam, W.-K, Ryu, J., Yoon, S., Lee, K.K. (2017). Effects of forefoot bending stiffness of badminton shoes on agility, comfort perception and lower leg kinematics during typical badminton movements. Sports Biomechanics, 16(3), 374-386.
• Hong, Y., Lam, W.-K*, Wang, S.J., Cheung, J.T. (2016). Changes in comfort perception and direction change performance of badminton shoes with extensive usage time. Footwear Science, 8(1), 13-17.
• Nin, D.Z., Lam, W.-K, Kong, P.W. (2016). Effect of body mass and midsole hardness on kinetic and perceptual variables during basketball landing manoeuvres. Journal of Sports Sciences, 34(8), 756-765.
• Lam, W.-K*, Fung, H.T., Poolton, J.M. (2015). Footwear fit perception with or without attention. Footwear Science, 7(3), 1-10.
• Lam, W.-K*, Park, E.J., Lee, K.K., Cheung, J.T. (2015). Shoe collar height effect on athletic performance, ankle joint kinematics and kinetics during unanticipated maximum-effort side-cutting maneuver. Journal of Sports Sciences, 33(16), 1738-1749.
• Lam, W.-K*, Sterzing, T., Cheung, J.T. (2013) Influence of protocol complexity on fit perception of basketball footwear, Footwear Science, 5(3), 155-163.
• Sterzing, T., Lam, W.-K, Cheung, J.T. (2012). Footwear research in industry and academia. In: The Science of Footwear, 29, 605-622. Li Ning Sports Science Research Center, Beijing, China. ISBN 978-1-4398-3568-5.
• Lam, W.-K*, Sterzing, T., Cheung, J.T (2011). Reliability of a basketball specific testing protocol for footwear fit and comfort perception. Footwear Science, 3(3), 151-158.
• Lam, W.-K*, Leong, J.C.Y, Li, Y.H., Lu, W.W. (2005). Biomechanical and electromyographic evaluation of ankle foot orthosis and dynamic ankle foot orthosis in spastic cerebral palsy. Gait & Posture, 22(3), 189-197.

Sports Movement Characteristics (n = 34)

• James, C., Muniz-Pardos, B., Ihsan, M., Lo, K.-K., Lam, W.-K, Iglesias, D.P., Angeloudis, K., Teng, Y., Jiao, J. Hu, K., Wong, K., Guppy, F., Racinals, S., Chalmers, S., Migliorini, S., Wu, K., Pitsiladis, Y. (2025). Thermal and biomechanical responses of amateur, elite and world cup athletes during a world cup sprint triathlon in the heat. Sports Medicine.
• Kong, P.W., Tang, Y., Lam, W.-K (2024). Biomechanics of step-off drop landing are affected by limb dominance and the choice of lead limb in task initiation. Journal of Sports Sciences.
• Chen, M.-Z., Wang, X., Chen, Q., Ma, Y., Malagoli Lanzoni, I., Lam, W.-K*. (2022). An analysis of whole-body kinematics, muscle strength and activity during cross-step topspin among table tennis players. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 22, 16-28.
• Chen, T.L., Wong D.W., Wang, Y., Tan, Q., Lam, W.-K*, Zhang, M. (2022). Changes in segment coordination variability and the impacts of the lower limb across running mileages in half marathons: Implications for running injuries. Journal of Sport and Health Science. 11(1), 67-74.
• Cui X., Lam W.-K., Gao Q., Wang X., Zhao T. (2022). Biomechanical analysis on skilled badminton players during take-off phase in forehand overhead strokes: A pilot study. Biology, 11, 1401.
• Huang, S., Zhang, H.-J., Wang, X., Lee, W. C.-C., Lam, W.-K* (2022). Acute effects of soleus stretching on ankle flexibility, dynamic balance and speed performances in soccer players. Biology, 11, 374.
• Lam, W.-K*, Liu, R.T., Chen, B., Huang, X.Z., Yi, J., Wong, D.W.-C. (2022). Health risks and musculoskeletal problems of elite mobile esports players: a cross-sectional descriptive study. Sports Medicine - Open, 8, 65.
• Lam, W.-K*., Chen, B., Liu, R.-T., Cheung, J.C.-W., Wong, D.W.-C. (2022). Spine posture, mobility, and stability of top mobile esports athletes: A case series. Biology, 11, 737.
• Yang S.-J., Yang F., Gao Y., Su Y.-F., Sun W., Jia S.-W., Wang Y., Lam W.-K.* (2022). Gender and age differences in performance of over 70,000 Chinese finishers in the half- and full-marathon events. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, 7802.
• Chen, T.L.-W., Lam, W.-K, Wong, D.W.-C., Zhang, M. (2021). A half marathon shifts the mediolateral force distribution at the tibiofemoral joint. European Journal of Sport Science, 24, 1-8.
• Hu, M., Kobayashi, T., Zhou, J., Lam, W.-K (2021). Current application of continuous relative phase in running and jumping studies: A systematic review. Gait & Posture, 90, 215-233.
• Jia, S.W., Lam, W.-K*, Huang, Z., Baker, J.S., Ugbolue, U.C., Gu Y. (2021). Influence of metatarsophalangeal joint stiffness on take-of performances and lower-limb biomechanics in jump manoeuvres. Journal of Sports Sciences, 40, 638-645.
• Lam, W.-K*, Jia, S.W., Baker, J.S., Ugbolue, U.C., Gu, Y., Sun, W. (2021). Effect of consecutive jumping trials on metatarsophalangeal, ankle, and knee biomechanics during take-off and landing. European Journal of Sport Science, 21(1), 53-60.
• Ugbolue, U.C., Yates, E., Rowland, K., Wearing, S., Gu, Y., Lam, W.-K, Baker, J., Sculthorpe, N., Dutheil, F. (2021). A novel simplified biomechanical assessment of the heel pad during foot plantarflexion. Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 235(2), 197-207.
• Ugbolue, U.C., Yates, E.L., Ferguson, K., Wearing, S.C., Gu, Y., Lam,W.-K., Baker, J.S., Dutheil, F., Sculthorpe, N.F., Dias, T. (2021). Electromyographic assessment of the lower leg muscles during concentric and eccentric phases of standing heel raise. Healthcare, 9(4), 465.
• Chen, T.L.W., Wang, Y., Wong, D.W.C., Lam, W.-K*, Zhang, M. (2020). Joint contact force and movement deceleration among badminton forward lunges: a musculoskeletal modeling study. Sports Biomechanics, 1, 1-13.
• Lam, W.-K*., Wong, D.W., Lee, W.C.C. (2020). Biomechanics of lower limb in badminton lunge: A systematic scoping review. Peer J, 4(8), e10300.
• Liu, Y., Lam, W.-K*., Man, H.S., Leung, A.K.L. (2020). Influence of sport type on metatarsophalangeal and ankle joint stiffness and hopping performance. Journal of Healthcare Engineering, 14(2020), 9025015.
• Nielsen, M.H., Lund, J.N., Lam, W.-K*, Kersting, U. (2020). Differences in impact characteristics, joint kinetics and measurement reliability between forehand and backhand forward badminton lunges. Sports Biomechanics, 19(4), 547-560.
• Ugbolue, U.C., Yates, E.L., Wearing, S.C., Gu, Y., Lam, W.-K, Valentin, S., Baker, J.S., Dutheil, F., Sculthorpe, N.F. (2020). Sex differences in heel pad stiffness during in-vivo loading and unloading. Journal of Anatomy, 237(3), 520-529.
• Wong, D.W.C., Lee, W.C.C., Lam, W.-K*. (2020). Biomechanics of table tennis: A systematic scoping review of playing levels and maneuvers. Applied Sciences, 10(15), 5203.
• Wong, D.W., Lam, W.-K, Lee, W.C.C. (2020). Gait asymmetry and variability in older adults during long-distance walking: Implications for gait instability. Clinical Biomechanics, 72, 37-43.
• Kim, S.M., Lee, K.K., Lam, W.-K*, Sun, W. (2019). Weightlifting load effect on intra-limb coordination of lower extremity during pull phase in snatch: Vector coding approach. Journal of Sports Sciences, 37(20), 2331-2338.
• Lam, W.-K*, Fan, J.X., Zheng, Y., Lee, W.C.C. (2019). Joint and plantar loading in table tennis topspin forehand with different footwork. European Journal of Sport Science, 19(4), 471-479.
• Park, S.K., Jeon, H.M., Lam, W.-K, Stefanyshyn, D., Ryu, J. (2019). The effects of downhill slope on kinematics and kinetics of the lower extremity joints during running. Gait & Posture, 68, 181-186.
• Park, S.H., Lam, W.-K, Hoskens, M. C.J., Uiga, L., Cooke, A., Masters, R. (2019). Inhibitory control, conscious processing of movement and anxiety. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 46, 101587.
• Lam, W.-K*, Lee, K.K., Park, S.K., Ryue, J, Yoon, S.H., Ryu, J. (2018). Understanding the impact loading characteristics of a badminton lunge among badminton lunge. Plos One, 13(10), e0205800.
• Lam, W.-K*, Qu, Y., Yang, F., Ma, R.Y., Liu, Z.L., Yu, B. (2018). Number of trials necessary to achieve consistent change-of-direction measurement in amateur basketball players. Cogent Education, 5, 1428386.
• Yang, F., Gu, H., Li, M., Cai, J., Zhou, Q., Lam, W.-K (2018). The impact on human visual performance when viewing 2-D and 3-D movies. Technology and Health Care, 26(S1), 79-86.
• Lam, W.-K*, Ding, R., Qu, Y. (2017). Ground reaction force and knee kinetics during single and repeated lunges. Journal of Sports Sciences, 35(6), 587-592.
• Wang, X., Ma, Y., Hou, B.Y., Lam, W.-K (2017). Influence of gait speeds on contact forces of lower limbs. Journal of Healthcare Engineering,17, 6375976.
• Man, H.S., Lam, W.-K*, Lee, J., Capio, C.M., Leung, A.K. (2016). Is passive metatarsophalangeal joint stiffness related to leg stiffness, vertical stiffness and running economy during sub-maximal running? Gait & Posture, 49, 303-308.
• Wong, D.W., Lam, W.-K, Yeung, L.F., Lee, W.C.C. (2015). Does long-distance walking improve or deteriorate walking stability of transtibial amputee? Clinical Biomechanics, 30(8), 867-873.
• Hong, Y., Wang, S.J., Lam, W.-K*, Cheung, J.T. (2014) Kinetics of badminton lunges in four directions. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 30(1), 113-118.
• Cong, Y., Lam, W.-K, Cheung, J.T., Zhang, M. (2014). In-shoe plantar tri-axial force profiles during maximum-effort cutting maneuvers. Journal of Biomechanics, 47(16), 3799-3806.

Promoting Active Health (n =20)

• Kim, S., Qu, F, Wang, Y., Lam, W.-K (2024). Examining the joint coordination during dynamic balance learning using vector coding and statistical parametric mapping analyses. Scientific Reports, 14, 1724.
• Wang, Y., Wang, H., Yang, Z., Chen, Y., Wong, D.W.-C., Lam, W.-K* (2024). Research trends on astronaut physical training as countermeasures: A bibliometric analysis from past 30 years. Microgravity Science and Technology, 2024, 36-37.
• Wang, Y., Liu, L., Chen, Q., Gao, K., Wang, H., Xu, N., Chen, Y., Wong, D.W.-C., Lam, W.-K* (2023). Modified lumbo-pelvic exercise to alleviate mild stress urinary incontinence in middle-aged females. Scientific Reports, 13, 7142.
• Wang, Y., Liu, L., Chen, Q., Chen, Y., Lam, W.-K*. (2023). Pilot testing of a simplified dance intervention for cardiorespiratory fitness and blood lipids in obese older women. Geriatric Nursing, 51, 40-48.
• Hu, W., Li, D., Lam, W.-K, Wang, Y., Wong, D.W.-C., Cheung, J.C.-W. (2022). Physical fitness of Chinese primary school students across the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: A retrospective repeated cross-sectional study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, 7870.
• Wang, Y., Guo, X., Wang, H., Chen, Y., Xu N., Xie, M., Wong D.W.-C., Lam, W.-K* (2022). Training and retention effects of paced and music-synchronised walking exercises on pre-older females: an interventional study. BMC Geriatrics, 22, 895.
• Wang, Y., Wang, H., Chen, Y.Y., Xu, N., Lee, W.C.-C., Lam, W.-K* (2022). Pulmonary capacity, blood composition, and metabolism among coal mine workers in high and low altitude above-ground and under-ground workplaces. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(14), 8295.
• Wang, Y., Guo, X., Liu, L., Xie, M., Lam, W.-K* (2022). Effects of Tai-Chi and running exercises on cardiorespiratory fitness and biomarkers in sedentary middle-aged males: A 24-week supervised training study. Biology, 11, 375
• Kim, S.M., Qu, F., & Lam W.-K.* (2021). Analogy and explicit motor learning in dynamic balance: Posturography and performance analyses. European Journal of Sport Science, 21(8), 1129-1139.
• Ma, C.Z.H., Lam, W.-K, Chang, B.C., Lee, W.C.C. (2020). Can insoles be used to improve static and dynamic balance of community-dwelling older adults? A systematic review on recent advances and future perspectives. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 4, 1-16.
• Mak, T.C.T., Young, W.R., Lam, W.-K, Tse, A.C.Y., Wong, T.W.L. (2019). The role of attentional focus on walking efficiency among older fallers and non-fallers. Age and Aging, 48(6), 811-816.
• Elhadi, M., Ma., C.Z., Lam, W.-K, Lee, W.C.C. (2018). Biomechanical approach in facilitating long-distance walking of elderly people using footwear modification. Gait & Posture, 64, 101-107.
• Chen, B., Mok, D., Lee, W.C.C., Lam, W.-K* (2015). High-intensity stepwise conditioning programme for improved exercise responses and agility performance of badminton player with knee pain. Physical Therapy in Sport, 16(1), 80-85.
• Chen, B., Lam, W.-K*, Mok, D., Yeung, F., Hung, J. (2010). A three-week conditioning program for improved golf performance. Athletic Therapy Today, 15(4), 22-26.
• Zhu, F., Maxwell, J.P., Hu, Y., Zhang, Z.G., Lam, W.-K, Masters, R.S.W. (2010). EEG activity during the verbal-cognitive stage of motor skill acquisition. Biological Psychology, 84(2), 221-227.
• Lam, W.-K*, Maxwell, J.P., Masters, R.S.W (2010). Probing the allocation of attention in implicit [motor] learning. Journal of Sports Sciences, 28(4), 1543-1554.
• Lam, W.-K*, Masters, R.S.W., Maxwell, J.P (2010). Cognitive demands of error processing associated with preparation and execution of a complex movement. Consciousness and Cognition, 19(4), 1058-1061.
• Lam, W.-K*, Maxwell, J.P., Masters, R.S.W (2009). Analogy versus explicit learning of a modified basketball shooting task: Performance and kinematic outcomes. Journal of Sports Sciences, 27(2), 179-191.
• Lam, W.-K*, Maxwell, J.P., Masters, R.S.W (2009). Analogy learning and the performance of motor skills under pressure. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 31(3), 337-357.
• Bryant, D.A., Gao, F., Hennig, B.B., Lam, W.-K (Eds.) (2007). Research studies in education: The tenth and eleventh postgraduate research conference, January and June 2007, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong.

Smart Technology in sport (n = 19)

• Yang, F., Jia, S.-W., Wei, Q., Teng, J., Lam, W.-K, Yang, S., Zheng Y. (2024). Does combined electrical muscle stimulation on gastrocnemius muscle training improve neuromuscular response and sports performance? Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology, 24, 2440060.
• Zhang, J., Han, D., Han, S., Li, H., Lam, W.-K, Zhang, M. (2025). ChatMatch: Exploring the potential of hydrid vision-language deep learning approach for the intelligent analysis and inference of racket sports. Computer Speech & Language, 89, 101694.
• James, C., Lam, W.-K, Guppy, F. Muniz-Pardo, B., Angeloudis, K., Keramitsoglou, I., Knopp, M., Ruiz, D., Racinais, S, Pitsiladis, Y.P. (2024). The integration of multi-sensor wearables in elite sport. Sports Science Exchange, 37, 251, 1-10.
• Cheng, E. S.-W., Lai, D.K.-H., Mao, Y.-J., Lee, T.T.-Y., Lam, W.-K, Cheung, J. C.-W., Wong, D. W.-C. (2023). Computational biomechanics of sleep: A systematic mapping review. Bioengineering,10, 917.
• Cheung, J.C.-W, Cheung, D.S.K., Ni, M., Chen, K.-W., Mao, Y.-J., Feng, L., Lam, W.-K, Wong, D.W-C., Leung, A.K.-L. (2023). X-reality for phantom limb management for amputees: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Engineered Regeneration, 4, 134-151.
• Lai, D.K.-H., Cheng, E.S-W., Lim, H.-J., So, B.P.-H., Lam,W.-K., Cheung, D.S.K., Wong, D.W.-C., Cheung, J.C-W. (2023). Computer-aided screening of aspiration risks in dysphagia with wearable technology: A systematic review and meta-analysis on test accuracy. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 11, 1205009.
• So, B.P.-H., Lee, T.T.-C., Liu, L., Yip, C.C.-K., Lim, H.-J., Lam, W.-K, Wong, D.W.-C., Cheung, D.S.-K., Cheung, J.C.-W. (2023). Swallow detection with acoustics and accelerometric-based wearable technology: A Scoping Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20, 170.
• Wang, Y., Chen, Q., Liu, L., He., Q., Cheung, J.C.-W., Wong, D.W.-C., Liu, Y., Lam W.-K. (2023). Training effects of set- and repetition-interval rest time on recumbent-boxing exercise: Could virtual reality improve further? iScience, 26, 107399.
• Cheung, J.C.-W., Ni, M., Tam, A.Y-C., Chan, T.T.C., Cheung, A.K.-Y., Tsang, O. Y.-H., Yip, C.-B., Lam, W.-K Wong, D.W.-C. (2022). Virtual reality based multiple life skill training for intellectual disability: A multicenter randomized controlled trial. Engineered Regeneration, 3, 121-130.
• Giraldo-Pedroza, A., Lee, W.C.-C., Lam, W.-K, Coman, R., Gursel, A. (2022). A wearable biofeedback device to increase gait swing time could have positive effects on gait among older adults. Sensors, 22, 102.
• Hunter, H.H., Ugbolue, U.C., Sorbie, G.G., Lam, W.-K, Grace, F.M., Iacono, A.D., Liang, M., Dutheil, F., Gu, Y., Baker, J.S. (2022). An evaluation of temporal and club angle parameters during golf swings using low cost video analyses packages. Scientific Reports, 12, 14012.
• So, B.P.-H., Lai, D.K.-H., Cheung, D.S.-K., Lam, W.-K, Cheung, J.C.-W., Wong, D.W.-C. (2022). Virtual reality-based immersive rehabilitation for cognitive- and behavioral-impairment-related eating disorders: A VREHAB framework scoping review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, 5821.
• Chan, P.P.K., Chan, Z.Y.S., Au, I.P.H., Lam, B.M.F., Lam, W.-K, Cheung, R.T.H. (2021). Biomechanical effects following footstrike pattern modification using wearable sensors. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 24(1), 30-35.
• Tan, Q., Wang, Y., Li, Z.Y., Wang, D.F., Lam, W.-K, Wong, D.W.-C., Peng, Y.H., Zhang, G.X., Zhang, M. (2021). Spectral analysis of muscle hemodynamic responses in post-exercise recovery based on near-infrared spectroscopy. Sensors, 21(9), 3072.
• Wang, S., Chan, P.P.-K., Lam, B. M.-F., Chan, Z.Y.-S., Zhang, J. H.-W., Wang, C., Lam, W.-K, Jo, Kevin, K.W., Chan, R., H.-M., Cheung, R.T.H. (2021). Sensor-based gait retraining lowers knee adduction moment and improves symptoms in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial. Sensors, 21(16), 5596.
• Wong, D.W.C, Chen, T.L.W., Peng, Y., Lam, W.-K, Wang, Y., Ni, M., Niu, W., Zhang, M. (2021). An instrument for methodological quality assessment of single-subject finite element analysis used in computational orthopaedics. Medicine in Novel Technology and Devices, 11, 100067.Li, D., Gao, R.C., Dong, L., Lam, W.-K, Zhang, F.P. (2020). A novel 3D re-entrant unit cell structure with negative Poisson’s ratio and tunable stiffness. Smart Materials and Structures, 29, 045015.
• Cheung, R.T.H., An, W.W., Au, I.P.H., Zhang, J.H., Chan, Z.Y.S., Man, A., Lau, F.O.Y., Lam, M.K.Y., Lau KK, Leung CY, Tsang NW, Sze LKY, Lam W.-K. (2017). Measurement agreement between a newly developed sensing insole and traditional laboratory-based method for footstrike pattern detection in runners. PloS One, 12(6), e0175724. (SJR Multidisciplinary Q1; 2022 IF= 3.24)
• Ma, C.Z., Wong, D.W., Lam, W.-K, Wan, A.H., Lee, W.C.C. (2016). Balance improvement effects of biofeedback systems with state-of-the-art wearable sensor: A systematic review. Sensors, 16, 434.

Granted Patents (if any)

• Co-Inventor, “一种运动鞋底支撑件、运动鞋鞋底”. Utility model patent submitted on 27 Feb 2025. (ZL2025202500xx)
• Co-Inventor, “一种中底及发泡材料及其制备方法”. Invention patent submitted on 14 Jan 2025. (ZL2025100573868)
• Co-Inventor, “一种鞋中底及鞋”. Invention patent submitted on 13 Dec 2024. (ZL2024118414109)
• Co-Inventor,“能够提供渐进式减震及运动控制的鞋底结构和鞋底”. Invention patent granted on 23 Jan 2024. (ZL2017105715767)
• First-Inventor,“一种吸水膨胀橡胶及其制备方法、鞋底和鞋”. Invention patent granted on 10 May 2024 (ZL2019104568153)
• First-Inventor,“用于鞋子的发泡材料，制备方法及鞋子”. Invention patent granted on 13 Oct 2023 (ZL2020100033161)
• First-Inventor,“一种鞋材料结构”. Invention patent granted on 8 Sept 2023. (ZL2018104801685)
• First-Inventor,“评测羽毛球运动的系统及装置”. Invention patent granted on 22 Aug 2023. (ZL2018107250557)
• First-Inventor,“方便调节的足弓支撑结构及包含该结构的鞋垫，鞋底，鞋”. Invention patent granted on 20 Jun 2023 (ZL2017105953854)
• First-Inventor,“篮板球训练系统”. Invention patent granted on 25 Apr 2023. (ZL2018101409790)
• First-Inventor, “用于测试类防滑性能的鞋楦的制造方法及制造系统” Invention patent granted on 9 Sept 2022 (ZL2017105528135)
• Co-Inventor, “一种织带及包含有该织带的鞋带和服装” Invention patent granted on 25 Mar 2022 (ZL202010099848x)
• First-Inventor, “一种足弓力量测试装置“. Utility model patent granted on 7 Jan 2022 (ZL2021214546789)
• Co-Inventor, “可提升助推力的鞋底及鞋”. Utility model patent granted on 21 Dec 2021 (ZL2020223854360)
• Co-Inventor,“可提升助推力的鞋底及鞋”. Utility model patent granted on 10 Dec 2021 (ZL2020223873427)
• First-Inventor,“可提升助推力的鞋底及鞋”. Utility model patent granted on 17 Sept 2021 (ZL2020223873408)
• First-Inventor, “具有足筋膜仿生功能的鞋底与鞋” Utility model patent granted on 31 Aug 2021 (ZL2020220760060)
• First-Inventor, “功能梯度材料、鞋底基材的制备方法及鞋” Invention patent granted on 28 May 2021 (ZL2018108410587)
• Co-Inventor, “一种智能老年鞋”Utility model patent granted on 16 Apr 2021 (ZL 2020216517165)
• Co-Inventor,“超临界流体发泡装置” . Utility model patent granted on 23 Mar 2021 (ZL2020210467764)
• Co-Inventor, “一种鞋底及鞋子”. Utility model patent granted on 26 Jan 2021 (ZL2020216568379)
• Co-Inventor, “一种鞋底”. Utility model patent granted on 30 Jun 2020 (ZL201921843592.8)
• First-Inventor “一种可增加步幅的鞋底及其鞋”. Invention patent granted on 2 Oct 2020. (ZL2017100385262)
• First-Inventor, “一种鞋垫”. Utility model patent granted on 18 Sep 2020 (ZL20200200849512)
• Co-Inventor, “包括增材制造部件的鞋底”. Utility model patent granted on 28 July 2020 (ZL2019214665757)
• Co-Inventor, “鞋及其用于监控鞋带松紧度的装置”. Utility model patent granted on 16 Jun 2020. (ZL2019217041346)
• Co-Inventor,“一种减震组件及其鞋底”. Invention patent granted on 3 Apr 2020 (ZL2017101102082)
• Co-Inventor,“测试鞋内合脚性的可调节测量装置”. Utility model patent granted on 25 Oct 2019. (ZL2019202250832)
• First-Inventor, “一种鞋底组件及鞋”. Utility model patent granted on 22 Oct 2019. (ZL2018222330040)
• First-Inventor,“一种能提供足弓动态支撑的鞋结构”. Invention patent granted on 11 Jun 2019 (ZL2017101891242)
• Co-Inventor,“一种鞋底、鞋垫及鞋子”. Utility model patent granted on 30 Oct 2018. (ZL2017218009777)
• First-Inventor, “羽毛球训练系统”. Utility model patent granted on 25 Sep 2018. (ZL2018202562882)
• Co-Inventor,“适于足球技能学习的智能足球鞋及训练鞋”. Utility model patent granted on 18 Aug 2018. (ZL201721829060X)
• First-Inventor,“脚掌落地方式监测设备或该设备的鞋垫和鞋”. Invention patent granted on 19 June 2018. (ZL2016101924398)
• First-Inventor,“一种可延展易变形的鞋底结构及鞋”. Invention patent granted on 27 Oct 2017. (ZL2016104696266)
• Co-Inventor,“一种减震鞋底及其鞋”. Utility model patent granted on 20 Oct 2017. (ZL2017201427751)
• Co-Inventor, “能够作为鞋底、中底或鞋垫的脚踩组件”. Utility model patent granted 26 Apr 2017. (ZL2016210565173)
• First-Inventor, “一种具有剪切减震功能的运动鞋”. Invention patent granted on 3 Feb 2016. (ZL2014101245078)
• First-Inventor, “一种剪切减震型运动鞋”. Invention granted on 08 Mar 2017. (ZL2015107344160)
• First-Inventor, “脚趾垫体结构”. Invention patent granted on 4 June 2016. (ZL2014108403284)
• First-Inventor, “一种具有环形扇叶形状镂空布局的剪切减震装置的运动鞋”. Invention patent granted on 6 Apr, 2016. (ZL2014101245082)
• Co-Inventor, “具有改进的大底的鞋底及装配有这种鞋底的鞋”. Utility model patent granted on 31 Jul 2013. (ZL2013200852498)
• Co-Inventor, “多通道鞋内及服装内温湿度测量系统”. Utility model patent granted on 29 Dec 2010. (ZL2010202144762)

External

• PI, “Development of High-Technology Industrial project – sport footwear (Chinese only)”. Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Informatization, RMB500,000; 1 Jan 2020 to 31 Dec 2022.
• PI, “Capital design enhancement project – sport footwear” (Chinese only). Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission, RMB650,000; 1 Jan 2018 to 31 Dec 2018.
• Co-PI, “A novel smart shoes with multiple sensors for elderly” (Chinese only). Qinhuangdao Science and Technology Bureau, project number 19276212D, RMB480,000; May 2019 to Apr 2021.
• Co-PI, “The efficacy of a simplified pilates exercise programme for preventing falls in older adults with risk of falling”. Health and Medical Research Fund, Research Fund Secretariat, Food and Health Bureau, Hong Kong SAR, Project no. 17182251, HKD515,180; from Oct 2019 to 31 Dec 2020.
• Co-PI, “A fatigue-relieving smart shoe using magnetorheological fluid (MRF) for elderly walking exercises”. Innovation and Technology Fund, HKSAR Innovation and Technology Center, Project no: ITS/262/08, HKD1,485,020; from 1 July 2019 to 31 Dec 2020.
• Co-PI, “Insoles with self-adaptive arch-support structures (negative poisson’s ratio) design and optimization” (Chinese only). National Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province, project number 20180550256, RMB200,000; 1 Sept 2018 to 31 Aug 2020.
• Co-PI, “Smart detection insoles enhancing walking and balance abilities in elderly” (Chinese only). Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission, Project no: Z181100009218005, RMB1,600,000; from Sept 2018 to Sept 2020.
• Co-PI, “Development of wearable sensors to measure knee joint loading in patients with knee osteoarthritis”. Innovation and Technology Fund, HKSAR Innovation and Technology Center, Project no: ITS/143/17, HKD1,145,199; from 1 Jan 2018 to 30 Jun 2019.
• Co-PI, “Trial: Sensing insole for real time landing pattern detection in trail runners”. Innovation and Technology Fund – Prototype project, HKSAR Innovation and Technology Center, Project no: ITP/026/17T1, HKD377,660; from 1 Mar 2018 to 28 Feb 2019.
• Co-PI, “Development of a sensing insole for real time landing pattern detection in runners”. Innovation and Technology Fund, HKSAR Innovation and Technology Center, Project no: ITP/085/15T1, HKD489,555; from 1 Feb 2016 to 31 Jul 2017.
• Co-PI, “Fall-risk screening program in community-dwelling older people using vision and balance screening tools”. Health Care and Promotion Fund, July 2009, HKSAR Food and Health Bureau, Project no: 23090654, HKD297,200; from 1 Feb 2010 to 30 Sept 2011.

Internal

• Co-PI, “Mini-Wobbly Shoe: a new step forwards in balance assessment and intervention in children?” Collaborative Multidisciplinary Group and Partners Grants, Western Sydney University, project number 20840.83183, AUS19,905;1 Nov 2020 to 1 Nov 2022.
• Co-PI, “A Smart Shoe System Enabling Sedentary Older Adults to Walk More Steps and Walk Safely”. Global Challenges Executive Committee, Project no. APP1156464, AUS50,000, 1 Jan 2020 to 31 Dec 2021.
• Co-PI, “Smart shoes: Motivating elders to walk longer and safer”. Global Challenges Executive Committee, AUD15,000.; from Sept 2017 to Dec 2018.

• Motor learning and development
• Kinesiology / sports biomechanics
• PhD supervision

• 2019, New Product Award (Project lead), China Footwear Grand Ceremony, Dec 5-6 2019
• 2019, Best Paper Award (Intern supervisor), Prosthetics & Orthotics Scientific Meeting, Sept 21, 2019, Hong Kong. “The biomechanical effects of different sport shoe insole and heel counter designs in running & drop landing” (presenter Tse Yu Hin).
• 2019, Developing Country Travel Grant (Intern supervisor), XXVII Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, July 31 to Aug 4, 2019, Calgary. “Effect of arch-support insole on knee biomechanics during a running stop-jump task”
• 2018, Beijing Top-ten research/technology team (Team lead).
• 2018, Senior Speciality and Technology in Beijing (i.e. full professor rank) title (biomechanical engineering area).
• 2018, Best Oral Presentation, 1st Prize (Intern supervisor), Sports Medicine Association Singapore (SMAS) Annual Symposium, Singapore. “Comparison of jumping performance and biomechanics between flatfooted and neutral-arched basketball players”
• 2017, Footwear Innovation Winner, Reddot Design award, Essen, Germany.
• 2017, Special Invention Award, 45th International Exhibition of Invention, Geneva
• 2016, Best Oral Presentation Award, International Conference of Korean Society of Sport Biomechanics.
• 2015, Best Chinese Researcher Paper (corresponding author), Physical Therapy in Sports.
• 2013, Young Investigator award (Intern supervisor), International Biomechanics Conference of China, 2013. “Shoe collar and heel counter effects on ankle joint stability during cutting”.

• Prosthetist and Orthotist
• Basketball coach
• Basketball referee

• International Society of Biomechanics
• Hong Kong Association of Sports Medicine and Sports Science (HKASMSS)

• Reviewer of sports related journals (Journal of Sports Sciences, European Journal of Sport Science, Journal of Biomechanics, Journal of Applied Biomechanics, Gait & Posture, Footwear Science)