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Dr David Williams
(he/him)
BEng PhD
- Available for postgraduate supervision
Teams and roles for David Williams
Research Associate
Overview
My research interests are in the application of medical imaging techniques including MRI and video X-Ray to understand the biomechanics of different synovial joints during everyday activities. Being able to quantify and understand the effects of disease and injury to different joints and to assess the efficacy of surgical and non-surgical interventions.
As part of my early postdoctoral research associate work, I was project manager on the design and build of a bespoke High-speed Biplane Video X-Ray system which has further enhanced our capabilities in the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Facility. I am currently taking on the role of lab manager and radiation protection supervisor for the Biplane Video X-Ray lab and Micro CT Lab.
My current active projects are:
- Multi-platform pipeline for engineering human knee joint function (Researcher Co-I)
- Open-Source Computational Ankle Model (OSCAM): In-vivo ankle modelling toolkit (PI)
- MRI Biomarkers of Disc Health: Linking Imaging to Function (PI)
- Computer-Aided Tracking and Motion Analysis with Ultrasound (CAT&MAUS): Development and Validation of a Novel Joint Assessment System for Orthopaedics (Named Researcher)
I have been fortunate to recieve multiple awards for my research including:
- Worshipful Livery Company of Wales Gold development award (2021)
- British Orthopaedic Research Society & Bone and Joint Journal travelling fellowship (2022)
- British Orthopaedic Research Society New Investigator Award (2023)
- British Orthopaedic Research Society Andrew Sprowson Clinical translation Award (2024)
Publication
2026
- Williams, D. E. et al. 2026. Less is more: downsampling x-ray images improves pose estimation accuracy. Medical Engineering & Physics 147 (2) 02NT01. (10.1088/1873-4030/ae2909)
2025
- Kelly, E. S. et al., 2025. Optimisation of intervertebral disc mechanical properties and the impact of vertebral alignment in subject‐specific finite element models. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering 41 (6) e70052. (10.1002/cnm.70052)
- Kruger, K. M. et al., 2025. Standardizing 3 dimensional measurements in foot and ankle imaging. Foot and Ankle Clinics 30 (1), pp.221-237. (10.1016/j.fcl.2024.08.006)
2023
- Bowd, J. et al. 2023. Using musculoskeletal modelling to estimate knee joint loading pre and post high tibial osteotomy. Clinical Biomechanics 101 105855. (10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2022.105855)
2021
- De Vecchis, M. et al. 2021. Hip, knee and ankle kinematics improve after total knee replacement but do not return to normal. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 29 (S1), pp.S184-S185. (10.1016/j.joca.2021.02.252)
- Esquivel, L. et al., 2021. Development of a protocol to quantify in vivo kinematics of the foot and ankle. Orthopaedic Proceedings 103-B (S2), pp.64-64. (10.1302/1358-992X.2021.2.064)
- Williams, D. et al. 2021. Patellofemoral kinematics during different loaded dynamic activities: an in vivo pilot study [Abstract]. Orthopaedic Proceedings 103-B (SUPP_2), pp.54-54. (10.1302/1358-992X.2021.2.054)
2020
- Williams, D. et al. 2020. The relationship between alignment, function and loading in total knee replacement: In-vivo analysis of a unique patient population. Journal of Biomechanics 112 110042. (10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.110042)
- Bowd, J. B. et al. 2020. Knee joint contact forces during gait for patients undergoing high tibial osteotomy. Presented at: OARSI 2020 World Congress on Osteoarthritis Vienna, Austria 30 April - 3 May 2020. Vol. 28.Vol. Supple. Elsevier. , pp.s250-s251. (10.1016/j.joca.2020.02.403)
2019
- Sparkes, V. et al. 2019. Comparison of gait, functional activities and patient-reported outcome measures in patients with knee osteoarthritis and healthy adults using 3D motion analysis and activity monitoring: An exploratory case-control analysis. Orthopedic Research and Reviews 11 , pp.129-140. (10.2147/ORR.S199107)
- Jones, P. et al. 2019. Do changes in feature selection parameters influence the classification of knee rehabilitation exercises when using body worn accelerometer data?. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 27 (S1) S400. (10.1016/j.joca.2019.02.401)
2018
- Williams, D. E. et al. 2018. How does frontal plane alignment of a total knee replacement influence biomechanical function and loading?. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 26 (S1), pp.S388-S389. 717. (10.1016/j.joca.2018.02.757)
- Holt, C. and Williams, D. 2018. Chapter 6: Biomechanics of the peripheral joints. In: Hochberg, M. C. et al., Rheumatology, 2-Volume Set - 7e. Vol. 7e, Elsevier
- Williams, D. E. 2018. Development and validation of a biplane fluoroscopy system to quantify in-vivo knee kinematics. PhD Thesis , Cardiff University.
Articles
- Williams, D. E. et al. 2026. Less is more: downsampling x-ray images improves pose estimation accuracy. Medical Engineering & Physics 147 (2) 02NT01. (10.1088/1873-4030/ae2909)
- Kelly, E. S. et al., 2025. Optimisation of intervertebral disc mechanical properties and the impact of vertebral alignment in subject‐specific finite element models. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering 41 (6) e70052. (10.1002/cnm.70052)
- Kruger, K. M. et al., 2025. Standardizing 3 dimensional measurements in foot and ankle imaging. Foot and Ankle Clinics 30 (1), pp.221-237. (10.1016/j.fcl.2024.08.006)
- Bowd, J. et al. 2023. Using musculoskeletal modelling to estimate knee joint loading pre and post high tibial osteotomy. Clinical Biomechanics 101 105855. (10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2022.105855)
- De Vecchis, M. et al. 2021. Hip, knee and ankle kinematics improve after total knee replacement but do not return to normal. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 29 (S1), pp.S184-S185. (10.1016/j.joca.2021.02.252)
- Esquivel, L. et al., 2021. Development of a protocol to quantify in vivo kinematics of the foot and ankle. Orthopaedic Proceedings 103-B (S2), pp.64-64. (10.1302/1358-992X.2021.2.064)
- Williams, D. et al. 2021. Patellofemoral kinematics during different loaded dynamic activities: an in vivo pilot study [Abstract]. Orthopaedic Proceedings 103-B (SUPP_2), pp.54-54. (10.1302/1358-992X.2021.2.054)
- Williams, D. et al. 2020. The relationship between alignment, function and loading in total knee replacement: In-vivo analysis of a unique patient population. Journal of Biomechanics 112 110042. (10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.110042)
- Sparkes, V. et al. 2019. Comparison of gait, functional activities and patient-reported outcome measures in patients with knee osteoarthritis and healthy adults using 3D motion analysis and activity monitoring: An exploratory case-control analysis. Orthopedic Research and Reviews 11 , pp.129-140. (10.2147/ORR.S199107)
- Jones, P. et al. 2019. Do changes in feature selection parameters influence the classification of knee rehabilitation exercises when using body worn accelerometer data?. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 27 (S1) S400. (10.1016/j.joca.2019.02.401)
- Williams, D. E. et al. 2018. How does frontal plane alignment of a total knee replacement influence biomechanical function and loading?. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 26 (S1), pp.S388-S389. 717. (10.1016/j.joca.2018.02.757)
Book sections
- Holt, C. and Williams, D. 2018. Chapter 6: Biomechanics of the peripheral joints. In: Hochberg, M. C. et al., Rheumatology, 2-Volume Set - 7e. Vol. 7e, Elsevier
Conferences
- Bowd, J. B. et al. 2020. Knee joint contact forces during gait for patients undergoing high tibial osteotomy. Presented at: OARSI 2020 World Congress on Osteoarthritis Vienna, Austria 30 April - 3 May 2020. Vol. 28.Vol. Supple. Elsevier. , pp.s250-s251. (10.1016/j.joca.2020.02.403)
Thesis
- Williams, D. E. 2018. Development and validation of a biplane fluoroscopy system to quantify in-vivo knee kinematics. PhD Thesis , Cardiff University.
Teaching
Biomechanics 2 (year 3) - Application in Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System
Year 3 Individual Projects
Holt, C. and Williams, D. 2018. Chapter 6: Biomechanics of the peripheral joints. In: Hochberg, M. C. et al. eds. Rheumatology, 2-Volume Set - 7e., Vol. 7e. Elsevier
News articles
Contact Details
[email protected]
+44 29225 11798
Trevithick Building, Room T0.16, The Parade, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AA
+44 29225 11798
Trevithick Building, Room T0.16, The Parade, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AA
Research themes
Specialisms
- Biomedical engineering
- Biomechanics
- Biomedical imaging
- Image processing
