Peer-reviewed publications
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Books edited


D’Août K & Vereecke EE, eds (2011). Primate Locomotion: Linking Field and Laboratory Research. Book in the series "Developments in Primatology : Progress and Prospects" Series Editor RH Tuttle. New York: Springer Publishing. ISBN: 978-1-4419-1419-4. 364 pp. [Table of Contents | Online contents]

D’Août K, Lescrenier K, Van Gheluwe B & De Clercq D, eds (2008). Advances in plantar pressure measurements in clinical & scientific research. Maastricht: Shaker Publishing. 203 pp. ISBN: 978-90-423-0339-3. 203 pp.

Aerts P, D’Août K, Herrel A & Van Damme R, eds. (2002). Topics in Functional and Ecological Vertebrate Morphology. Maastricht: Shaker Publishing. 359 pp. ISBN: 90-423-0204-6. 359 pp.


Book chapters


Multon F, Nicolas G, Crompton RH, D'Août K and Berillon G (in press). Anthropometry in bipedal locomotion: The link between anatomy and gait. In: Preedy VR (ed.) The handbook of anthropometry: Physical measures of human form in health and disease. Springer Publishing.

Vereecke EE & D’Août K (2011). Introduction. Primate locomotion: towards a synergy of laboratory and field research. In: D’Août & Vereecke (eds.) Primate Locomotion: Linking Field and Laboratory Research. New York: Springer Publishing. pp 1-6.
 

Vereecke EE, D'Août K & Aerts P (2011). Studying captive ape locomotion: Past, present, and future.  In: D’Août & Vereecke (eds.) Primate Locomotion: Linking Field and Laboratory Research. New York: Springer Publishing. pp 29-46.

Berillon G, D’Août K, Daver G, Dubreuil G, Multon F, Nicolas G & de la Villetanet B (2011). In what manner do quadrupedal primates walk on two legs? Preliminary results on Olive baboons Papio anubis)In: D’Août & Vereecke (eds.) Primate Locomotion: Linking Field and Laboratory Research. New York: Springer Publishing. pp 61-82.

D’Août K & Aerts P (2008). The evolutionary history of the human foot. In Advances in plantar pressure measurements in clinical & scientific research. (D’Août K., Lescrenier K., Van Gheluwe B. & De Clercq D., eds.).  Maastricht: Shaker Publishing. pp 44-68

Aerts P, D’Août K, Herrel A & Van Damme R (2002). Topics in Functional and Ecological Vertebrate Morphology: Introduction. In Aerts P., D’Août K., Herrel A. & Van Damme R. (eds) Topics in Functional and Ecological Vertebrate Morphology: Maastricht: Shaker Publishing (2002). pp 1-4.


Peer-reviewed articles (published, most recent first)


Michilsens F, D'Août K, Vereecke EE and Aerts P (2012). One step beyond: Different step-to-step transitions exist during continuous contact brachiation in siamangs. Biology Open. (doi:10.1242/bio.2012588 )

Karakasiliotis K, D'Août K, Aerts P and Ijspeert AJ (2012). Locomotion studies and modeling of the long-tailed lizard takydromus sexlineatus. IEEE BIOROB2012. (in Press)

Myatt JP, Crompton RH, Payne-Davis RC, Vereecke EE, Isler K, Savage R, D'Août K, Günther MM & Thorpe SKS (2012). Functional adaptations in the forelimb muscles of non-human great apes. J Anat 220: 13-28.

Crompton RH, Pataky T, Savage R, D'Août K, Bennett M, Day M, Bates K and Sellers W (2011). Human-like external function of the foot, and fully upright gait, confirmed in the 3.66 million year old laetoli hominin footprints by topographic statistics, experimental footprint-formation and computer simulation. J Roy Soc Interface 9: 707-719.

Michilsens F, D'Août K and Aerts P (2011). How pendulum-like are siamangs? Energy exchange during brachiation. Am J Phys Anthropol 145: 581-591.

Schaller N.U., D’Août K., Villa R., Herkner B. and Aerts P. (2011). Toe function and dynamic pressure distribution in ostrich locomotion. J Exp Biol 214: 1123-1130.


Channon AJ, Günther MM, Crompton RH, D’Août K and Vereecke EE (2011). The Effect of Substrate Compliance on the Biomechanics of Gibbon Leaps. J Exp Biol 214: 687-696.

Michilsens F, Vereecke EE, D’Août K and Aerts P (2010). Muscle moment arms and function of the siamang forelimb during brachiation. J Anat. 217: 521-535.

Griffin N.L., D’Août K., Ryan T.M., Richmond B.G., Ketcham K.A. & Postnov A. (2010). Comparative forefoot trabecular bone architecture in extant hominids. J Hum Evol 59: 202-213.

Griffin NL, D'Aout K, Richmond B, Gordon A & Aerts P (2010). Comparative in vivo forefoot kinematics of Homo sapiens and Pan paniscus. J Hum Evol 59: 608-619.


Channon AJ, Crompton RH, Günther MM, D'Août K & Vereecke EE (2010). The biomechanics of leaping in gibbons. Am J Phys Anthropol 143(3): 403-416.

D'Août K, Meert L, Van Gheluwe B, De Clercq D & Aerts P (2010). Experimentally generated footprints in sand: analysis and consequences for the interpretation of fossil and forensic footprints. Am J Phys Anthopol. 141:515–525.

Berillon G, Daver G, D’Août K, Nicolas G, de la Villetanet B, Multon F & Dubreuil G (2010). Bipedal vs. quadrupedal hind limb and foot kinematics in a captive sample of Olive Baboons (Papio anubis): setup and preliminary results. Int J Primatol. 31:159–180.

D’Août K, Pataky TC, De Clercq D & Aerts P (2009). The effects of habitual footwear use: foot shape and function in native barefoot walkers. Footwear Science 1(2): 81-94.

Michilsens F, Aerts P, Van Damme R & D'Août K (2009): Scaling of plantar pressures in mammals. J Zool 279: 236-242.

Michilsens F, Vereecke EE, D’Août K & Aerts P (2009). Functional anatomy of the gibbon forelimb: adaptations to a brachiating lifestyle. J Anat. 215: 335–354.

Schoonaert K, D’Août K & Aerts P (2007). Morphometrics and inertial properties in the body segments of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). J Anat 210: 518-531.

Payne RC, Crompton RH, Isler K, Savage R, Vereecke EE, Günther MM, Thorpe SKS & D’Août K (2006). Morphological analysis of the hindlimb in apes and humans. Part I: Muscle architecture. J Anat 208: 709-724.

Payne RC, Crompton RH, Isler K, Savage R, Vereecke EE, Günther MM, Thorpe SKS & D’Août K (2006). Morphological analysis of the hindlimb in apes and humans. Part II: Moment arms. J Anat 208: 725-742.

Scholz M, D'Août K, Bobbert MF & Aerts P (2006). Vertical jumping performance of bonobo (Pan paniscus) suggests superior muscle properties. Proc Roy Soc Lond B 273: 2177-2184.

Schoonaert K, D’Août K & Aerts P (2006). A dynamic force analysis system for climbing in large primates. Folia Primatol 77: 246-254.

Vereecke EE, D’Août K & Aerts P (2006). Speed modulation in hylobatid bipedalism: a kinematical analysis. J Hum Evol 51(5): 513-526.

Vereecke EE, D'Août K & Aerts P (2006). The dynamics of hylobatid bipedalism: evidence for an energy-saving mechanism? J Exp Biol 209: 2829-2838.

Vereecke EE, D'Août K & Aerts P (2006). Locomotor versatility in the white-handed gibbon (Hylobates lar): A spatiotemporal analysis of the bipedal, tripedal, and quadrupedal gaits. J Hum Evol 50(5): 552-567.

Vereecke EE, D’Août K & Aerts P (2005). Functional analysis of the gibbon foot during terrestrial bipedal walking: plantar pressure distributions and three dimensional ground reaction forces. Am J Phys Anthropol 128: 659-669.

Vereecke EE, D’Août K, Payne R & Aerts P (2005). Functional analysis of the foot and ankle myology of gibbons and bonobos. J Anat 206: 453-476.

D'Août K, Vereecke E, Schoonaert K, De Clercq D, Van Elsacker L & Aerts P (2004). Locomotion in bonobos (Pan paniscus): differences and similarities between bipedal and quadrupedal terrestrial walking, and a comparison with other locomotor modes. J Anat 204(5): 353-361.

Vereecke EE, D’Août K, De Clercq D, Van Elsacker L & Aerts P (2004). The Relationship between Speed, Contact Time and Peak Plantar Pressure in Terrestrial Walking of Bonobos. Folia Primatol 75: 266-278.

Aerts P, Van Damme R, D’Août K & Vanhooydonck B (2003). Bipedalism in lizards: whole body modelling reveals a possible spandrel. Phil Trans R Soc Lond B 358: 1525-1533.
 
Hallemans A, D’Août K, De Clercq D & Aerts P (2003). Pressure distribution patterns under the feet of new walkers, the first two months of independent walking. Foot Ankle Int 24: 444-453.

Vereecke EE, D’Août K, De Clercq D, Van Elsacker L & Aerts P (2003). Dynamic plantar pressures during terrestrial locomotion of bonobos (Pan paniscus). Am J Phys Anthropol 120: 373-383.

D’Août K, Aerts P, De Clercq D, De Meester K & Van Elsacker L (2002). Segment and joint angles of the hind limb during bipedal and quadrupedal walking of the bonobo (Pan paniscus). Am J Phys Anthropol 119(1): 37-51.

D’Août K, Aerts P, De Clercq D, Schoonaert K, Vereecke EE & Van Elsacker L (2001). Studying bonobo (Pan paniscus) locomotion using an integrated setup in a zoo environment: preliminary results. Primatologie 4: 191-206.

D’Août K, Curtin NA, Williams TL & Aerts P (2001). Mechanical properties of red and white swimming muscles as a function of the position along the body in the eel, Anguilla anguilla. J Exp Biol 204 (13): 2221-2230.

Nauwelaerts S, Aerts P & D’Août K (2001). Speed modulation in swimming frogs. J Mot Behav 33(3): 265-272.

D'Août K & Aerts P (1999). The kinematics of voluntary steady swimming of hatchling and adult axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum Shaw, 1789). Belg J Zool 129: 305-316.

D'Août K & Aerts P (1999). A kinematic comparison of forward and backward swimming in the eel (Anguilla anguilla). J Exp Biol 202: 1511-1521.

D'Août K & Aerts P (1997). Kinematics and efficiency of steady swimming in adult axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum). J Exp Biol 200: 1863-1871.

D'Août K, Aerts P & De Vree F (1996). The timing of muscle strain and activation during steady swimming in a salamander, Ambystoma mexicanum.  Neth J Zool 46 (3-4): 263-271.