
Prof.dr. H.E.J. (DirkJan) Veeger
Prof.dr. H.E.J. (DirkJan) Veeger
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Biography
After obtaining his masters in Human Movement Sciences in 1984, DirkJan Veeger continued his studies in London, where he obtained his MSc in Ergonomics from University College London.
Since 1986, DirkJan Veeger has been affiliated to the Department of Human Movement Sciences, where he received his PhD in 1992 on Biomechanics of Wheelchair Propulsion. From 2001 till 2020 he combined this affiliation with a part-time position at Delft University of Technology (which has been expanding over the years, culminating in a full time position early 2020) where he was appointed as Professor of Musculoskeletal Mechanics at the Biomedical Engineering Department in 2009. In 2014 DirkJan was also appointed as Professor of Biomechanics and Sports Engineering at the VU Amsterdam.
Since december 2014 until november 2022 he acted as chair of the Department of Biomechanics Engineering. From mid 2020 to november 2022 he combined this with the role of interim director of education of the faculty 3mE.
βββββββTogether with his colleague Prof.dr.ir Jaap Harlaar he is responsible for a ProfEd online course on 3D Kinematics.
Most important research area is the relationship between structure and function of the human musculoskeletal system, with focus on the upper extremity. Research topics are the relationship between wheelchair design and overuse injuries to the shoulder, or the effect of surgical interventions such as tendon transfers on muscle function and ADL. More recently, this has been extended with research topics in the field of sports, such as baseball pitching, skating technique and wheelchair basketball.
(14-09-2023)
Expertise
Publications
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2023
Changes in Scapular Function, Shoulder Strength, and Range of Motion Occur After Latarjet Procedure
Anouk van de Kuit / Lukas P.E. Verweij / Simone Priester-Vink / H. E.J.(Dirkjan) Veeger / Michel P.J. van den Bekerom
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2023
Machine Learning Approach for Pitch Type Classification Based on Pelvis and Trunk Kinematics Captured with Wearable Sensors
Larisa Gomaz / Celine Bouwmeester / Erik van der Graaff / Bart van Trigt / DirkJan Veeger
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2023
Magnitude and variability of individual elbow load in repetitive baseball pitching
Bart van Trigt / Thomas van Hogerwou / Ton A.J.R. Leenen / Marco J.M. Hoozemans / Frans C.T. van der Helm / H.E.J. Veeger
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2023
Surgical Intervention Following a First Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Dislocation Is Worthy of Consideration
Lukas P.E. Verweij / Inger N. Sierevelt / Henk Jan van der Woude / Karin M.C. Hekman / H. E.J.(Dirk Jan) Veeger / Michel P.J. van den Bekerom
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2022
Biomechanics in overhead sports
B. van Trigt / Marco J.M. Hoozemans / Denise Eygendaal / H.E.J. Veeger
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Courses 2023
Courses 2022
Media
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2023-04-18
Nieuwe dartpijl van TU Delft
Appeared in: Omroepwest
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2017-03-07
De perfecte pitch. Meten aan de perfecte worp.
Appeared in: De Ingenieur; Jaargang 129, nr. 3 (2017)
Ancillary activities
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2022-04-21 - 2024-04-22
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2000-01-01 - 2025-07-31
Healthcare and social services