David Eager

Professor David Eager is a leading academic at the University of Technology Sydney in the School of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering. With a dual appointment as Professor of Risk Management and Injury Prevention, his work bridges mechanical engineering, biomechanics, and public health policy.

• PhD in Engineering (UNSW)
• 1st Class Honours Degree (NSWIT)
• Graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution (UTS)

His research focuses on risk engineering for injury prevention in recreational environments, with specific expertise in trampoline safety, playground surfacing, and greyhound racing biomechanics. Current projects examine impact attenuating materials and characterize trampoline dynamics through acceleration analysis.

Recent publications include studies on:

• Dynamic behavior of sports sands (2025)
• Greyhound galloping mechanics (2024)
• ISO 4980:2023 benefit-risk assessment standard (2024)

Scientific recognition includes:

• Life Member of Play Australia (2021)
• Standards Australia Centenary Hero (2022)
• AGM Michell Medal (2024)
• Kidsafe Research of the Year Award (2024)

He maintains active roles in international standards development as:

• Australian representative on ISO/TC 83 Sports Equipment
• Australian representative on ISO/TC 254 Amusement Rides
• Chair of multiple Australian Standards committees