Robert Rein

Robert Rein is a Professor at the Department of Sport Informatics and Sports Games Research, Duale Hochschule Köln. His research focuses on spatiotemporal analysis in sports, biomechanics, and injury prevention. He leads projects on sports data integration, team formations, and cognitive-motor creativity in sports.

Key research interests include the application of computer science methods to sports analytics, particularly in football, handball, and pool. He collaborates internationally on topics like athlete movement tracking and concussion risk assessment.

• Current projects: Integrative Team Sport Research, Simulation of Complex Environments in Elite Football
• Supervised 12 graduate theses, specializing in biomechanical analysis and sports training techniques
• Recipient of third-party and internal grants for sports data science initiatives

His work bridges sports science and technology, emphasizing data-driven approaches to enhance athletic performance and safety.