Leigh Allin, Ph.D., P.E.
About Leigh Allin, Ph.D., P.E.
Leigh Allin, Ph.D., P.E., is a Managing Engineer specializing in biomechanics at Exponent, with extensive experience in biomechanical data analysis and workplace injury studies. He holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Virginia Tech and has worked in various roles within biomechanics, including research and coaching.
Current Role at Exponent
Leigh Allin serves as the Managing Engineer in Biomechanics at Exponent, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on biomechanical data analysis and injury risk assessment. His expertise includes the use of advanced technologies such as force transducers and inertial measurement units (IMUs) to collect and analyze biomechanical data. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Senior Associate in Biomechanics at Exponent from 2022 to 2023.
Previous Experience at Exponent
Leigh Allin has a notable history with Exponent, having worked in various capacities. He was an Associate in Biomechanics from 2020 to 2022 and briefly served as Manager of Biomechanics in 2023. His contributions during these roles included conducting studies on workplace injuries and sports biomechanics, utilizing high-speed motion capture and electromyography (EMG) for biomechanical data analysis.
Education and Expertise
Leigh Allin holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on Biomechanics from Virginia Tech, where he studied from 2017 to 2019. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Engineering Mechanics (Biomechanics) from Virginia Tech in 2014 and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution in 2013. Additionally, he studied Biomedical/Medical Engineering at Texas A&M University from 2015 to 2017.
Research and Clinical Experience
Leigh Allin has extensive research and clinical experience in biomechanics. He has worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Virginia Tech and Texas A&M University, focusing on biomechanics research. His clinical experience includes serving as a Biomechanical Analyst at the SPEED Clinic at the University of Virginia Health System, where he specialized in sports performance and injury biomechanics, particularly in running, golf, and baseball.
Professional Activities and Interests
In addition to his professional roles, Leigh Allin participates in CrossFit and rock climbing during his spare time, exploring the outdoors in Arizona. His interests reflect his commitment to physical fitness and biomechanics, as he specializes in evaluating slip, trip, and fall events to assess human motion and injury risk.