Mark King

Professor Mark King is a leading academic in Sports Biomechanics at Loughborough University, affiliated with the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, where he serves as Lead for the Sport Performance Research Theme. He holds a BSc (1993) and PhD (1998) in Mathematics and Sports Science from Loughborough, with career progression from Lecturer (1999) to Senior Lecturer (2006), Reader (2012), and Professor (2019). He is also Warden of Royce Hall since 1999, overseeing 375 students' welfare.

• Education: BSc in Mathematics and Sports Science (1993), PhD in subject-specific computer simulation of dynamic jumping (1998).
• Affiliations: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), International Cricket Council (ICC), Badminton World Federation, Lawn Tennis Association.

His research focuses on optimizing elite sport performance through biomechanical analysis, particularly in cricket and badminton. Key areas include injury prevention (e.g., ACL risks in badminton, lumbar stress injuries in cricket bowlers) and technique optimization. He has pioneered ICC-accredited testing for illegal bowling actions and explored machine learning applications in data collection.

His work highlights trends in cricket fast bowling kinematics, racket sports smash mechanics, and gender-specific performance metrics. He actively collaborates with national and international sports organizations to translate research into practical guidelines for athletes and coaches.

• Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the text.
• Grants/Advising: No listed advisees, but extensive industry partnerships support his research.
• Labs/Teams: National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM), part of his research infrastructure.