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| Occupation: | Equestrian Consultant and Lecturer in Bioengineering | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Qualifications: | BSc(Hons), PhD
| Explanation of | Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Honours) | Doctor of Philosophy Address: |
167 Warwick Street |
Newcaste upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE6 5AR (View Location Map) (View Aerial Photo) Office Telephone: | 0191 222 8224 | Mobile: | 07971 400153 | Email: |
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|  : www.equinemechanics.com |
Article: | 'Digital Horses - Ending Cruelty in Film' (Feb 2005) | Press Article: | Profile in 'Performing Artistes Online' | Google: | Search Google UK | Legal references: |
(none at present) | Areas of Expertise: |
Medical and veterinary forensic biomechanics | (specialising in equine biomechanics) Investigation of the causes of sports injuries (particularly riding, showjumping, eventing and other equestrian sports) Anatomy of the horse Animal behaviour Animal welfare Horse valuation Forensic engineering Personal Injury Product liability Industrial accidents Investigation of RTA's involving horses Investigation of film industry accidents, particularly those involving horses and other animals Falling, tripping and slipping accidents and injuries Design and presentation of computer graphics and animations for use in court hearings Film industry, including motion capture ('mocap'), animation work and stunt work Background information :- Siân Lawson obtained a BSc in Equine Science (First Class Hons) at Bristol University and a Doctorate in Medical Engineering (Biomechanics) at Oxford University. She is an ex-professional showjumper and is registered to train and supervise performing animals. She is currently on a visiting research fellowship at Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, France, working with one of the world's leading equine research groups, and is an award-winning and highly published scientist and public speaker. She has recently been employed (2004 - 5) as a Consultant Biomechanist (human and animal) on numerous major films, including 'Troy', 'King Arthur', 'Alexander', 'Kingdom of Heaven', and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' - and is currently involved in the development of a simulation model to replace the use of live horses in dangerous stunts (Equine Mechanics opposes the cruel use of animals in the film industry and believes that computer- generated image technology provides a viable alternative to putting horses in dangerous or otherwise stressful situations). ADDRESS IN FRANCE :- Siân Lawson is resident in both England and France. Her French address is :- Biomécanique et Pathologie Locomotrice du Cheval (web site) Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort 7, Avenue du Général de Gaulle 94704 Maisons-Alfort Cedex France Tel : 00 33 1 43 96 72 49 Fax : 00 33 1 43 96 31 62 Geographical areas of work :- All of UK, France and worldwide |
