We are now accepting applications for hosting the ISEA Conference 2028.

Please read the Conference Bid Guidelines document to find out more information including the initial timetable:

• Letters of Interest by 27^th February 2026
• Full Applications by 1^st May 2026

All enquiries and submissions by email to the ISEA President, Lloyd Smith.

Following a period of sustained growth, the International Sports Engineering Association (ISEA) is recruiting for an additional Associate Editor for their journal Sports Engineering. This is a training programme, and the successful applicant will spend the first year as an Assistant Editor working alongside the current Associate Editors, before becoming an Associate Editor themselves. They shall work closely with the Associate Editors and report to the Editor-in-Chief.

The main duty will be to edit submissions related to their area of expertise, i.e., overseeing the peer-review process and making recommendations to the Editor-in-Chief. They will also engage in other journal editor activities, such as identifying emerging themes for invited papers and topical collections, establishing collaborative initiatives with conferences, events and meetings, and attending editorial board meetings. The specific duties of the Associate Editor will be set by the Editor-in-Chief, depending on the current requirements of the journal. This is an excellent opportunity for a Sports Engineer who is interested in academic publishing.

The initial tenure will be for four years, with one year as an Assistant Editor and three years as an Associate Editor. The tenure may be extended following good performance. Remuneration for the role will include a stipend of £500 per annum, plus ISEA membership for the duration of the tenure.

The ideal candidate will be an established / emerging researcher in Sports Engineering, or similar such as biomechanics, computer vision, electronics, materials science or physics. Experience as a reviewer, guest editor and/or conference organiser is desirable. They will be an active member of the Sports Engineering community, with a broad network of partners and an interest in scientific publishing. Engagement with other science and engineering communities, both in person and via social media, is required. The editorial team are particularly interested in applications from candidates located outside of regions where they are based, with technical expertise in areas that complements their own.

Further details on the journal are on the website: www.springer.com/engineering/mechanics/journal/12283

For informal enquires please contact our Editor-in-Chief Dr Tom Allen: t.allen@mmu.ac.uk

Applications consisting of an academic CV and covering letter should be send to ISEA@shu.ac.uk by 1st March 2026.

The International Sports Engineering Association (ISEA) seeks a new Editor-in-Chief (EiC) for their journal Sports Engineering. The journal is published by Springer.

The success applicant will begin their transition period to becoming EiC from 1st June 2026. During this period, they will handle all new submissions, with support and guidance from the current EiC. They will officially start as EiC on 1st Jan. 2027.

The EiC tenure will be for a period of four years, with opportunity to renew based on performance. The current EiC receives an annual stipend and operational budget. They manage a team of Associate Editors and an Editorial Board. Applicants are expected to outline their plans for the journal in their application and upon successful appointment to manage annual budget with the ISEA Directors.

Main duties

• Managing and making decisions on submissions via the online submission system in a timely manner.
• Managing any Associate Editors.
• Communicating and working with the publisher.
• Setting and managing the strategic direction of the journal.
• Providing updates to the ISEA Executive Committee, Editorial Board, and the wider sports engineering community.

Requirements

Essential

• Leading reputation in sports engineering and related disciplines.
• Passion and enthusiasm for advancing sports engineering research.
• Awareness of current and future trends in sports engineering and related disciplines.
• Extensive network of relevant academic and industry contacts.
• Experience of reviewing for different journals.
• Excellent verbal and written communicator (in English).
• Highly organised and strategic.
• High professional and ethical standards.
• Current awareness of the academic publishing landscape.

Desirable

• Editing experience.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Active member of ISEA.

Application process Email a cover letter (max. two A4 pages) and a CV to ISEA@shu.ac.uk by the deadline of 1st March 2026. The cover letter should outline the applicant’s suitability for the role, their plans for the journal and expected support package. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview in April 2026.

Applicants are encouraged to read: ·

• About the ISEA – International Sports Engineering Association
• About the Journal – International Sports Engineering Association

Informal enquires from potential applicants can be made to ISEA Special Advisor Jonathan Shepherd (jonathans@ping.com) or current EiC Dr Tom Allen (t.allen@mmu.ac.uk).

The Student Competition has now launched for this year. The annual infographic competition is open to all students and the closing date is Sunday 30th November 2025. Please check out the Student Competition page for more information and take a look at some of our previous winners for some inspiration.

Good luck!

This is a joint event with the ISSS (https://www.isss.ski/)

Full information on the International Lecture Series page.

Thank you to everyone who entered the Student Project Competition this year. The standard was very high which made the judging difficult but the Top 3 receiving prize money and a 1-year student membership have been selected. Congratulations to our winners!

1st Place – Nicholas Cecchi

2nd Place – Johannes Hafergut

3rd Place – Thomas Heipke

• More information on the International Lecture Series page.

The ISEA announced the new Executive Committee at the AGM held on 14 November 2024.

New Directors (new 2-year term)

• President – Lloyd Smith
• Secretary – Anna Geisler

Continuing Directors (1 year left)

• Treasurer – Simon Goodwill
• Special Advisor – David James

New Executive Committee members (new 2-year term)

• Kim Blair – Exponent
• Andrea Sciacchitano – TU Delft
• Patrick Drane – U of Mass Lowell
• Teodorico Caporaso – U of Naples Federico II

Continuing Executive Committee members (1 year left)

• John McPhee – U of Waterloo
• Giuseppe Sanserverino – Chemnitz U of Tech
• Stefan Schwanitz – Chemnitz U of Tech
• Akihiro Matsuda – U of Tsukuba

New Student Executive Committee member (1 year term)

• Manish Meena

Add it to your diary…..the 16th ISEA Conference will take place June 8-11, 2026 at Washington State University, Pullman, Washington. Updates will appear on our website as they are released.

There are two deadlines coming up next week so act now if you haven’t already done so….

1. Voting in the ISEA election for President, Secretary and Executive Committee members closes on Monday 28th October 2024 at 2200 UTC. Members should refer to the email sent on 4th October 2024 for details on how to cast your vote. Results will be announced at the AGM on 14th November 2024.
2. Entries for the Student Project Competition should be submitted no later than Thursday 31st October 2024. More details on how to enter and a chance to win cash prizes can be found here.