The Sports Engineering Research Group (SERG) at SHU is committed to nurturing the next generation of academics, researchers, industry leaders and innovators in the dynamic field of sports engineering. We provide flexible yet robust support for PhD students, fostering an environment conducive to academic growth and innovation – inviting students based in sheffield and overseas, in full time and part time study.
Through a multidisciplinary approach, students benefit from the expertise of leading researchers in biomechanics, materials science, data analysis, and sports technology. The group offers personalised guidance, mentorship, and access to state-of-the-art facilities, including cutting-edge laboratories and equipment tailored for sports engineering research.
PhD students are encouraged to explore diverse research avenues, from enhancing athletic performance to improving sports equipment design and safety standards. Regular seminars, workshops, and collaborative projects facilitate knowledge exchange and networking opportunities within the academic and industry spheres, in collaboration with the Academy of Sport & Physical Activity and the SHU Doctoral School. Moreover, students receive assistance in securing funding, publishing research findings, and presenting at conferences, thus preparing them for successful careers in academia, industry, or entrepreneurship.
Current vacancies:
- SureShot Biomechanics: Elevating Shooting Sports Performance through Advanced Analysis and Simulation [British Shooting]
- Validation and utility of wearable sensors to assess locomotion in early childhood.
- The use of technology to support care pathways for joint replacement surgery.
- Development of automated whole-body shape analysis techniques.
- Decoding the DNA of short points in elite tennis
- Machine Learning approaches to derive race analysis metrics from competition footage [British Swimming]
If you are interested in any of the opportunities listed above please click on them and get in contact with the SERG researcher leading the project directly.
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 15th May 2024 at 12:00 GMT.
If you are interested in a PhD in Sports Engineering with SERG, but there are either no vacancies currently open or none that align with your interested please get in contact with us.
PhD experience within SERG
PhD students within SERG are imbedded within our research group. As such, many have written blog articles about their work and experience.
Hear Katie Mills talk about her PhD (Spring 2024) in her SERG interview on YouTube:
Engineering Sport 