Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Innovation and Technology in Sports: ICITS 2024, 13–15 December, Bukit Jalil, Malaysia (Lecture Notes in Bioengineering) - Hardcover

Dr. Mohd Hasnun Arif Hassan is an Associate Professor at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA). He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Applied Sciences Bingen (2010), a Master’s with distinction from the University of Malaya (2012), and a Ph.D. from UMPSA focusing on head injuries in soccer. His research explores finite element modelling, sports equipment instrumentation, and injury prevention in sports and traffic, aiming to enhance performance and safety through engineering.

 

Dr. Raihana Sharir is the Sports Science Program Coordinator at UiTM and holds a Ph.D. in Sport Biomechanics from Liverpool John Moores University, specializing in ACL injury prevention. Her expertise includes motion analysis and biomechanical tools such as Qualisys, Theia, and Kistler systems. She has supported elite athletes, including Liverpool FC, and worked with UiTM FC and national teams. Her interests include strength and conditioning, fitness, and integrating applied sports practice with academic research.

Syed Faris is the Head of Technology & Commercialization at the National Sports Institute of Malaysia (ISN) and a founding member of the Malaysia Sports Technology Association (MySTA). He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from UTM and a Master’s in Health and Sports Science from the University of Tsukuba. With experience in engineering solutions for the automotive and aerospace sectors, he became the youngest director in his former company. At ISN, he drives R\&D, innovation, and commercialization to advance Malaysia’s sports technology ecosystem.

 

Hiro Nunome is currently Professor of Biomechanics at Fukuoka University Japan, President of International Society of Biomechanics (ISBS) and an associate editor of “Sports Biomechanics”. Hiro organized the ISB Congress in 2023. Hiro is also well-known as a Pioneer of Soccer Kicking Biomechanics and gathered 4 awards in international, 5 awards in national and 3 awards in regional conferences.

 

Weerawat “Wat” Limroongreungrat is an Associate Professor at Mahidol University’s College of Sports Science and Technology. He holds a B.Sc. in Physical Therapy from Chiang Mai University and a Ph.D. in Sports Science (Biomechanics) from Georgia State University. His past roles include teaching and research positions at Georgia State University, Georgia Tech, and the Shepherd Center. He currently serves on the boards of ASSB and ASAPE.