University of Southern California USC
University of Southern California
Department of Kinesiology
 
 
 

Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics
Biomedical Engineering, Doctoral Student

Email: boni@usc.edu

Professional Preparation:

University of Michigan
-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering, 2000
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA., In progress:
Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Major Area: Biomechanics, expected 2008

Publications:
Requejo, P.S.*, McNitt-Gray, J.L., Flashner, H., Boni, H., (peer reviewed). Multijoint Control of Momentum and Balance During Landings on Gymnastics Mats, 2004.

Presentations:
Vachalathiti, R., McNitt-Gray, J.L., Mathiyakom, W., Boni, H., (American Society of Biomechanics
poster presentation). Dynamics and Multijoint Control During Single Leg Squat With and Without
Activation of the Abdominal Oblique Muscles, 2004.
Boni, H., (USC Biomedical Engineering Grodin’s Symposium). Lower Extremity Segment
Configuration at Touchdown Alters the Control and Dynamics of Hopping, 2003.

Appointments:
2003 - present:
Teaching Assistant, Kinesiology Department, The University of Southern California

Activities and Honors:
Four year member of University of Michigan-Dearborn Varsity Volleyball team: Captain 1998, first All-American in school history

1998, Academic All-American 1997&1998, Coaches Award 1998.
Scholar Athlete Award, 1997

1999 and 2000 University of Michigan-Dearborn Mechanical Engineering Department’s Honor Scholar

Partial Chancellor’s Scholarship at University of Michigan-Dearborn, 1995-2000

Chrysler Minority and Women Scholarship, 2000

Volunteer coach at various summer volleyball camps for high school and junior high girls, 1995-present

Registered Michigan High School Athletic Association volleyball official, 1996-2002

Officer and member of University of Southern California Women’s Club Volleyball team, 2003-present

Women in Science and Engineering Fellowship, 2003-2005.

 

 
 
 
 
Address: Department of Kinesiology, Room B9, 3560 Watt Way, University of Southern California, Los Angeles CA 90089-0652 Phone: (213) 740-7903