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Dr. Michael Hiley is a Senior Lecturer in Sports Biomechanics and Motor Control at Loughborough University, part of the School of Sport and Exercise Science. He serves as the Programme Director for Joint Honours programmes involving Sport Science and leads the Centre for Gymnastics Research. His roles include teaching and research in biomechanics and motor control.
Michael holds a Joint Honours degree in Sport Science and Mathematics from Loughborough University (1993) and a PhD in the computer simulation of gymnastics skills from the same institution.
His research interests are centered around sports biomechanics and motor control, with a focus on optimizing athletic performance and understanding movement strategies. Key areas include:
- Biomechanical analysis of gymnastics skills and equipment
- Optimization of techniques in golf, basketball, and badminton
- Functional variability in whole-body coordinated movements
- Control strategies under uncertain conditions, such as deceptive actions in sports
His publications explore biomechanical analysis across various sports, emphasizing optimal technique optimization, sensor technology comparisons (e.g., IMUs vs optical systems), and the impact of environmental factors like slopes on performance. Recent work highlights strategies for controlling movements under uncertainty and the biomechanics of deceptive actions in sports.
Michael is actively involved in the Sports Biomechanics and Motor Control Research Group and directs the Centre for Gymnastics Research, fostering collaborative projects in sports science and technology.
