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Dr. Joe Handsaker
Sport, Science, Technology and Start-Ups
Available now for freelance consultancy and non-executive director roles within sport, science, technology and start-ups

PREVIOUSLY WORKED WITH...

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I love bringing ideas to life, and have been heavily involved in the development of multiple award-winning products in wearables, apparel and manufacturing. I do this by providing scientific and technical expertise and a logical process of working, providing best practices on how to capture different metrics, and identifying how to use and display captured information.​


I can also support start-ups having been through the full start-up lifecycle from business conception in 2018 to exit in 2022, raising £500k in private equity and bringing multiple multi-award winning products to market along the way, as well as successfully winning and leading an Innovate UK project with a large consortium of partners.

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SPORT

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SCIENCE

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TECHNOLOGY

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START-UPS

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Sport

  • Biomechanics of Running

  • Biomechanics of Swimming

  • Biomechanics of Cycling

  • Biomechanics of Football

  • Biomechanics of Cricket

  • Biomechanics of Tennis

  • Biomechanics of Weight Training

  • Sports Apparel Design and Manufacture

 

Science

  • Human Biomechanics

  • Anatomy

  • Capture of Human Movement

  • Capture of Human Function Using Wearables

  • Literature Reviews

  • Study Designs

  • Feasibility Reviews

  • Statistics

  • Public Dissemination and Marketing of Findings

Technology

  • Software Design & Wireframing

  • App Design & Wireframing

  • Contactless Technology (NFC)

  • Wearables

  • Basics of 3D Printing

  • Basics of Blockchain and Ledger Systems

  • Basics of NFTs

 

Start-Ups

  • Pitch Decks

  • Business Plans

  • Investment Strategy

  • Branding on a Budget

  • Marketing on a Budget

  • General Advice and Experience

  • Process Mapping

  • Organisation

SOME OF THE PRODUCTS I'VE HELPED BRING TO MARKET....

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Manufacturing Software
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BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

CEO and Founder @ Elements Technology

Raised £500k in investment, led Innovate UK consortium project with AMRC and brought a multi-award winning product to market before selling in early 2022 to Authentise.

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Scientific Adviser @ MAS Holdings (Twinery)

Supported the development of multiple â€‹wearable and smart apparel products, working with major customers including Nike, Speedo, Puma, Lululemon and Calvin Klein.

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Post-Doctoral Researcher @ Loughborough University

Led the largest ever experiment into the optimum technique for endurance running, leading to the publication of several journal papers, and informing the development of a novel wearble called Lumo Run.​

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PhD in Clinical Biomechanics @ Manchester Metropolitan University

Research into the effects of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy on mobility and safety, and the effects of a simple exercise intervention on at risk adults.

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MSc in Sports Biomechanics @ Liverpool John Moores University

Masters in Sports Biomechanics with a final thesis examining technique differences between kicking a football with recticlinear and curvilinear flight, involving novel ball tracking methods.

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Researcher @ FIFA

Worked in a multi-institutional group of researchers across multiple sites in Europe to identify the differences in athlete turning profiles between natural and artificial turf conditions.

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BSc in Sports and Exercise Science @ University of Chester

Undergraduate degree with a focus on biomechanics and physiology. End of degree thesis looked at the effects of different cleat configurations on performance and injury risk.

HOW IT WORKS

We'll start with a free half hour introductory call to discuss the area you would like support for, and if you find that I can provide some valuable support to your business we can talk through the options for engagement.

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I like to start with a 3-4 hour session where we can go through the area of interest in detail and identify a plan for the consultancy, and in general prefer to work in multiple half day sessions. Unlike day-long sessions, this approach allows both of us to collect information between sessions, so that we can use the allocated time efficiently.

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If you're interested in finding out whether I can support you and your business, please email me at...

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