Our Team
Douglas Powell, PhD
Principal Biomechanist
Dr. Powell has a PhD in Biomechanics and Sports Medicine from the University of Tennessee as well as bachelor’s and master’s degrees from East Carolina University in Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics, respectively. He received further training in neurological injury and disease through a research fellowship in the Department of Physical Therapy at Creighton University. In addition to his academic training, Dr. Powell has completed additional training in the areas of biomedical engineering and accident reconstruction from the University of Memphis and the SAE International, respectively.
Dr. Powell has over 15 years of experience performing clinical and computational biomechanics research which has resulted in over 90 publications (peer-reviewed papers, technical reports and book chapters), more than 250 research abstracts and over 100 research presentations at regional, national and international conferences. As an expert witness, Dr. Powell has provided expert opinion pertaining to the biomechanics of injury in civil and criminal cases involving a variety of injury mechanisms including sport-related injury, slips, falls, suspected child abuse, assault and motor vehicle accidents. In these cases, he has provided written opinion and testimony at deposition and trial.
Email: doug@powellbiomechanics.com
Alexis Nelson
Associate Biomechanist
Alexis holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Health Sciences with a focus in Biomechanics from the University of Memphis. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee.
Alexis oversees biomechanical data collection and analysis including motion capture, electromyography and bioenergetics assessments. As a former NCAA Division I pole vaulter, Alexis has a strong understanding of theory and application of strength and conditioning principles to enhance sport performance and reduce injury risk.
Email: alexis@powellbiomechanics.com
Hailey Fong, MS
Associate Biomechanist
Hailey Fong has a master’s degree in Biomechanics and a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences from the University of Memphis. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Applied Biomechanics.
Hailey’s primary focus is the quantitative analysis of injury biomechanics. Relying on her training in forensic biomechanics and accident reconstruction, Hailey performs data collection, data analysis and data interpretation using state-of-the-art technology including motion capture, electromyography, musculoskeletal modeling and vehicle collision simulation.
Email: fong@powellbiomechanics.com