David Sundström
Universitetslektor|Senior Lecturer
- Professional title: Senior Lecturer
- Academic title: PhD (Engineering)
- Area of responsibility: Head of Subject Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design Engineering - first cycle studies
- Telephone: +46 (0)10-1428694
- Email: david.sundstrom@miun.se
- Visitor address: Akademigatan 1, 83125 Östersund
- Room number: Q291C
- Location: Östersund
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- Employed at the subject:
- Mechanical Engineering
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- Research centers:
- Sports Tech Research Centre
Background
I graduated with a MSc in Sports Technology at the Mid Sweden University in 2010 and completed my PhD in 2016 with a thesis entitled “Numerical Optimization of Pacing Strategies in Locomotive Endurance Sports”. I currently work as a senior lecturer at the Sports Tech Research Centre at the Mid Sweden University. I also have the position as program director of the Bachelor's programs Additive manufacturing - mechanical engineering at the Mid Sweden University.
Area of interest
Modeling of cross-country skiing and para-nordic skiing
Rolling resistance on wheels for roller skiing
Pacing strategies and performance in endurance sports
Modeling of bioenergetics in sports
Biomechanics and performance in running
Research
My research includes:
a) Modeling of cross-country skiing and para-nordic skiing along a course.
b) Quantification of rolling resistance on wheels for roller skiing.
c) Optimization of pacing strategy in endurance sports through numerical modeling. The research question is: How should an athlete vary their speed along the course to finish as quickly as possible?
d) Bioenergetic models describing energy supply and energy usage in working muscles.
e) Biomechanics and performance in running, primarily in downhill running, which is an important part of trail running and orienteering.
Teaching and tutoring
I am currently teaching on the following courses at the bachelor's programs in sports technology and additive manufacturing:
Mechanics, 7.5 credits (since 2011)
Sports biomechanics, 7.5 credits (since 2016)
Solid mechanics, 7.5 credits (since 2011)
Analysis and simulation of mechanical design, 7.5 credits (since 2011/2016)
Introduction to engineering and product development, 15 credits (since 2011)
Final Project, 15 credits (since 2016)
Other information
Extra contact information
Room Q291c, House Q
Research projects
Current
H3 – Multidimensional Sustainability
Finished
Publications
Articles in journals
Chapters in books
Conference papers
Doctoral theses, comprehensive summaries
Licentiate theses, comprehensive summaries
Articles in journals
Lidar, J. , Ainegren, M. & Sundström, D. (2023). Development and validation of dynamic bioenergetic model for intermittent ergometer cycling. European Journal of Applied Physiology, vol. 123: 12, pp. 2755-2770.
Sundström, D. , Kurz, M. & Björklund, G. (2021). Runners adapt different lower-limb movement patterns with respect to different speeds and downhill slopes. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, vol. 3
Lidar, J. , Andersson, E. P. & Sundström, D. (2021). Validity and Reliability of Hydraulic-Analogy Bioenergetic Models in Sprint Roller Skiing. Frontiers in Physiology, vol. 12
Sundström, D. & Bäckström, M. (2017). Optimization of pacing strategies for variable wind conditions in road cycling. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P, vol. 231: 3, pp. 184-199.
Sundström, D. (2016). Anpassa farten för snabbare tider. Svensk Idrottsforskning,
Sundström, D. (2016). On a bioenergetic four compartment model for human exercise. Sports Engineering, vol. 19: 4, pp. 251-263.
Sundström, D. , Carlsson, P. & Tinnsten, M. (2014). Comparing bioenergetic models for the optimisation of pacing strategy in road cycling. Sports Engineering, vol. 17: 4, pp. 207-215.
Sundström, D. , Carlsson, P. , Ståhl, F. & Tinnsten, M. (2013). Numerical optimization of pacing strategy in cross-country skiing. Structural and multidisciplinary optimization (Print), vol. 47: 6, pp. 943-950.
Chapters in books
Carlsson, P. , Ainegren, M. , Tinnsten, M. , Sundström, D. , Esping, B. , Koptioug, A. & Bäckström, M. (2015). Cross-Country Ski. In The Engineering Approach to Winter Sports. Springer. pp. 107-152.
Conference papers
Lidar, J. , Sundström, D. & Ainegren, M. (2021). Impact of dynamic friction on race times in cross-country skate skiing - a numerical simulation study. In European College of Sports Science Virtual Congress, September 8-10, 2021.
Björklund, G. , Danvind, J. & Sundström, D. (2019). The effect of speed and gradient on running economy and oxygen uptake during downhill running. Paper presented at the The 24th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science, 2019, 3-6 July, Prague, Czech Republic.
Sundström, D. , Carlsson, P. & Andersson, E. (2018). Comparison of Power Output Estimates in Treadmill Roller-Skiing. In Proceedings. Basel :
Bäckström, M. , Carlsson, P. , Danvind, J. , Koptioug, A. , Sundström, D. & Tinnsten, M. (2016). A New Wind Tunnel Facility Dedicated to Sports Technology Research and Development. In Procedia Engineering. (Procedia Engineering). pp. 62--67.
Sundström, D. , Bäckström, M. , Carlsson, P. & Tinnsten, M. (2015). A four compartment model on human exercise bioenergetics. In Procedia Engineering. (Procedia Engineering). pp. 4--9.
Sundström, D. , Bäckström, M. , Carlsson, P. & Tinnsten, M. (2015). Optimal distribution of power output and braking for corners in road cycling. Paper presented at the Science and Cycling, Utrecht 1-2 July 2015
Sundström, D. , Tinnsten, M. & Carlsson, P. (2014). The influence of course bends on pacing strategy in road cycling. In Conference Proceedings of The Engineering of Sport 10. (Procedia Engineering). pp. 835--840.
Sundström, D. , Carlsson, P. & Tinnsten, M. (2013). On Optimization of Pacing Strategy in Road Cycling. In 6TH ASIA-PACIFIC CONGRESS ON SPORTS TECHNOLOGY (APCST). Melbourne : (Procedia Engineering). pp. 118--123.
Sundström, D. , Carlsson, P. & Tinnsten, M. (2011). Optimizing pacing strategies on a hilly track in cross-country skiing. In Procedia Engineering. (Procedia engineering). pp. 10--16.
Doctoral theses
Sundström, D. (2016). Numerical optimization of pacing strategies in locomotive endurance sports. Dis. (Comprehensive summary) Östersund : Mid Sweden University, 2016 (Mid Sweden University doctoral thesis : 237)
Licentiate theses, comprehensive summaries
Sundström, D. (2013). Optimized Pacing Strategies in Cross-Country Skiing and Time-Trial Road Cycling. Lic. (Comprehensive summary) Östersund : Mid Sweden University, 2013 (Mid Sweden University licentiate thesis : 95)