Hanyang UniversityDepartment of Physical Education
FANG ZHU

FANG ZHU­방주

  • Lab Manager

Sports Biomechanics • Gait Analysis • Custom Insoles • Machine Learning

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Research interests include kinematics, dynamics analysis, and sports performance optimization.

Research interests

  • Sports biomechanics
  • Gait & running analysis
  • Musculoskeletal modelling & simulation
  • Foot & ankle biomechanics
  • Sports performance analysis
  • Strength & conditioning
  • Digital healthcare
  • Footwear & orthoses
  • 3D printing & product design
  • AI & machine learning for movement

Projects

Development of Sustainable High-Performance Running Shoes through Eco-Friendly Supercritical Injection Physical Foaming Technology with Adhesive-Free One-Step Shoe Manufacturing 친환경 초임계 인젝션 물리발포 공법을 활용한 무접착제 1STEP 신발제조 개발을 통한 지속가능한 고기능성 러닝화 개발

Current

2026.04 – 2026.12 · 중소벤처기업부

Siddartha Bikram Panday, Zhu Fang · 방주, Kailin Xing, Jianing Han, 정근호

Year 1

Enhancement of Performance and Recovery through Custom 3D-Structured and Surface-Designed Insoles

Completed

2024.06 – 2024.07

Zhu Fang · 방주, Kailin Xing, Zhengyi He, XINGHAN LI, Joonho Um, Shuyue Liu

A K2-commissioned project to improve performance and recovery through custom 3D-structured insoles.

Comprehensive Usability Evaluation of Custom 3D-Printed Insoles for Comfort Optimization

Completed

2023.12 – 2023.12

Kailin Xing, XINGHAN LI, Zhengyi He, Zhu Fang · 방주

Commissioned by K2, this project evaluated the usability and applicability of 3D-printed sports insoles.