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Dr. Paul Sherratt is a Senior Lecturer in Sports Technology at Loughborough University's Sports Technology Institute. He holds a BEng (Hons) in Engineering Science and Technology, a PhD in Composite Materials, and is pursuing a part-time MBA at Loughborough. His academic career focuses on applying advanced materials science to sports equipment and injury prevention, with expertise in composite materials, injury biomechanics, and product development.
Sherratt’s professional background includes roles in manufacturing and R&D, including product management at TWI Ltd and leadership at Pera Innovation. He is an expert evaluator for the European Commission’s Clean Sky and Aerospace programs. His research integrates engineering principles with sports applications, such as developing surrogate models for traumatic brain injury (TBI) studies and analyzing sports equipment safety standards.
Research Interests:
- Composite Materials: Damage characterization in composites, novel manufacturing techniques
- Sports Injury Prevention: Biomechanics of head injuries, neck stiffness effects in sports like judo
- Sports Equipment Innovation: Design and testing of helmets, tennis balls, and turf systems
- Manufacturing Processes: Injection molding optimization, recycled polymer applications
Professional Affiliations: Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Sports Technology Research Group at Loughborough. He also serves as a referee for the International Sports Engineering Association and Journal of Applied Biomechanics.
