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Professor Steph Forrester is a leading academic in Sports Engineering and Biomechanics at Loughborough University, based in the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering. She holds the academic rank of Professor and serves as the Programme Director for the Sports Engineering postgraduate programme and Director of the Sports Engineering and Human Factors Research Priority Area. She is also affiliated with the Sports Technology Research Group.
Education:
- BEng in Chemical Engineering – University of Edinburgh (1991)
- PhD in Chemical Engineering – University of Cambridge (1995)
- MSc in Sports Biomechanics – Loughborough University (2006)
Research Interests: Professor Forrester's research spans sports engineering, biomechanics, and human-surface interaction. Her work focuses on understanding how athletes interact with sports equipment and surfaces, with particular emphasis on artificial turf systems, rotational traction, golf swing mechanics, and running biomechanics. She applies both experimental and modeling approaches to optimize performance and reduce injury risk.
Research Trends: Her recent publications (2020–2025) highlight a strong focus on artificial turf performance, including rotational traction testing, infill material behavior, and player perception studies. She also explores golf biomechanics and surgical ergonomics, showing a diverse but applied research portfolio.
Leadership & Grants: Professor Forrester has led numerous industry-funded research projects and has held academic leadership roles including Programme Director for Sports Technology (UG) and Director of the Sports Engineering and Human Factors Research Priority Area. Her work bridges academia and industry, particularly in sports surface innovation and athlete performance optimization.
Labs & Teams: She is actively involved with the Sports Technology Research Group and leads interdisciplinary teams in the Sports Engineering and Human Factors Research Priority Area at Loughborough University.
