katielmills

Author: katielmills

My name is Katie Mills, I am currently a PhD student in the Sports Engineering Research Group (SERG) at Sheffield Hallam University. My research specialises in football-impact dynamics with a background in Mechanical Engineering. I am proficient in the use of high speed cameras and force platforms to measure the force and deformation behaviour of a football in response to an impact. I have used this equipment to improve the understanding of how the construction of a football contributes to its behaviour during and after an impact to inform relevant test protocols. I completed a Masters in Mechanical engineering from The University of Sheffield in 2020, and have applied much of the knowledge I gained during my degree to understand the theory behind football behaviour.

The Oceanuz is the official match football of the FIFA Women’s World Cup that kicks off in Australia and New Zealand on Thursday 20th July 2023. It is the latest football to embed the ‘Connected Ball technology’ to provide officials with instantaneous information to optimise decision-making and provide new insights to fans. The Al-Rihla football […]