Terry Senior
Principal Research Fellow
Summary
I am a Principal Research Fellow who is responsible for the design, build and evaluation of products created by Sports Engineering and the AWRC. I am the co-lead for the AWRC’s Research and Development for Business Pillar and the R&D Manager for the Accelerator programme creating research teams to work with external clients for maximum success.
About
I am a Principal Research Fellow who is responsible for the design, build and evaluation of products created by Sports Engineering and the AWRC. I am the co-lead for the AWRC’s Research and Development for Business Pillar and the R&D Manager for the Accelerator programme creating research teams to work with external clients for maximum success.
I collaborate closely with the UK Sports Institute, focusing on optimizing athlete performance through innovative engineering solutions. With expertise in equipment design, engineering solutions and performance monitoring, I develop technologies that enhance training and performance analysis. My work translates cutting-edge research into practical applications for elite athletes and coaches, contributing to the advancement of sports performance standards and supporting the success of British sports on the international stage.
I am a PhD Supervisor for students working within Sports Engineering.
In 2017 I was named the College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences Inspirational PhD Research Supervisor in recognition of the outstanding support provided to the department's PhD and MSc students.
Skills: Design, engineering and manufacturing of bespoke solutions, impact mechanics, materials testing, external relationship management.
Teaching
College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences
Sports Engineering Research Group
Research
- Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre
- Health Research Institute
Research centre:
Research theme groups:
Current research projects:
- Understanding stud laceration injuries in rugby and football
- Understanding the efficacy of wrist guards in snowboarding
- Modelling of tennis ball impacts on tennis rackets
Collaborators and sponsors:
- English Institute of Sport Innovation and Technology Partnership
Publications
Journal articles
Mills, K.L., Billingham, J., Choppin, S., Dunn, M., Senior, T., & Goodwill, S. (2022). Repeatability of a piezoelectric force platform to measure impact metrics for a single model of football. Sports Engineering, 25 (1). http://doi.org/10.1007/s12283-022-00389-y
Adams, C., Allen, T., Senior, T., James, D., & Hamilton, N. (2021). Impact testing of snowboarding wrist protectors. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology. http://doi.org/10.1177/17543371211054752
Curtis, D., Heller, B., & Senior, T. (2021). Methods for estimating moment of inertia of cricket bats. Sports Engineering, 24, 11. http://doi.org/10.1007/s12283-021-00349-y
Chiu, C.-.Y., Thelwell, M., Senior, T., Choppin, S., Hart, J., & Wheat, J. (2019). Comparison of depth cameras for three-dimensional reconstruction in medicine. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 233 (9), 938-947. http://doi.org/10.1177/0954411919859922
Adams, C., James, D., Senior, T., Allen, T., & Hamilton, N. (2018). Correction to: Effect of surrogate design on the measured stiffness of snowboarding wrist protectors. Sports Engineering, 21 (3), 227. http://doi.org/10.1007/s12283-018-0275-0
Adams, C., James, D., Senior, T., Allen, T., & Hamilton, N. (2018). Effect of surrogate design on the measured stiffness of snowboarding wrist protectors. Sports Engineering, 15, 42. http://doi.org/10.1007/s12283-018-0266-1
Elliott, N., Choppin, S., Goodwill, S., Senior, T., Hart, J., & Allen, T. (2018). Single view silhouette fitting techniques for estimating tennis racket position. Sports Engineering, 21 (2), 137-147. http://doi.org/10.1007/s12283-017-0243-0
Foster, L., Peketi, P., Allen, T., Senior, T., Duncan, O., & Alderson, A. (2018). Application of auxetic foam in sports helmets. Applied Sciences, 8 (3), 354. http://doi.org/10.3390/app8030354
Oudshoorn, B., Driscoll, H., Dunn, M., Senior, T., & James, D. (2017). Development of a test method for assessing laceration injury risk of individual cleats during game-relevant loading conditions. Footwear Science, 10 (1), 1-10. http://doi.org/10.1080/19424280.2017.1403969
Duncan, O., Allen, T., Foster, L., Senior, T., & Alderson, A. (2017). Fabrication, characterisation and modelling of uniform and gradient auxetic foam sheets. Acta Materialia, 126, 426-437. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2017.01.004
Adams, C., James, D., Senior, T., Allen, T., & Hamilton, N. (2016). Development of a method for measuring quasi-static stiffness of snowboard wrist protectors. Procedia Engineering, 147, 378-383. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2016.06.320
Driscoll, H., Bullas, A., King, C., Senior, T., Haake, S., & Hart, J. (2016). Application of Newtonian physics to predict the speed of a gravity racer. Physics Education, 51 (4), 1-7. http://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9120/51/4/045002
Duncan, O., Foster, L., Senior, T., Alderson, A., & Allen, T. (2016). Quasi-static characterisation and impact testing of auxeticfoam for sports safety applications. Smart Materials and Structures, 25 (5). http://doi.org/10.1088/0964-1726/25/5/054014
Allen, T., Shepherd, J., Hewage, T.M., Senior, T., Foster, L., & Alderson, A. (2015). Low-kinetic energy impact response of auxetic and conventional open-cell polyurethane foams. physica status solidi b, 252 (7), 1631-1639. http://doi.org/10.1002/pssb.201451715
Hamilton, N., & Senior, T. (2006). Development of equipment to compare novel ice skate blade materials. . http://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-45951-6_24
Hamilton, N.D.R., Senior, T., & Haake, S. (2004). The rolling resistance of wheelchairs. .
Conference papers
Dawber, W., Foster, L., Senior, T., & Hart, J. (2024). Design development of a repeatable helmet test system for public order threat recreations. In Carfagni, M., Furferi, R., Di Stefano, P., Governi, L., & Gherardini, F. (Eds.) Third International Conference on Design Tools and Methods in Industrial Engineering, ADM, Florence, Italy, 6 September 2023 - 8 September 2023 (pp. 169-176). Springer Nature Switzerland: http://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-58094-9_20
Dawber, W., Foster, L., Senior, T., & Hart, J. (2023). Traumatic Brain Injury Predictions Amid Equestrian Activity with Realistic Biomechanical Constraints. 2023 IRCOBI Conference Proceedings, 637-638. http://www.ircobi.org/wordpress/downloads/irc23/pdf-files/2381.pdf
Allen, T., Duncan, O., Foster, L., Senior, T., Zampieri, D., Edeh, V., & Alderson, A. (2017). Auxetic foam for snowsport safety devices. In Snow sports trauma and safety: proceedings of the International Society of Skiing Safety. International Society for Skiing Safety: http://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-52755-0_12
Duncan, O., Foster, L., Senior, T., Allen, T., & Alderson, A. (2016). A comparison of novel and conventional fabrication methods for auxetic foams for sports safety applications. Procedia Engineering, 147, 384-389. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2016.06.323
Delaye, S., Streeter, P., Morales, E., Wood, P., Senior, T., Hart, J., & Allen, T. (2016). Modelling the Sound of a Golf Ball Impacting a Titanium Plate. Procedia engineering, 147, 354-359. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2016.06.309
Allen, T., Martinello, N., Zampieri, D., Hewage, T., Senior, T., Foster, L., & Alderson, A. (2015). Auxetic Foams for Sport Safety Applications. Procedia Engineering, 112, 104-109. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2015.07.183
Heller, B., Senior, T., & Wheat, J. (2014). The Smartfloor : a large area force-measuring floor for investigating dynamic balance and motivating exercise. Procedia Engineering, 72, 226-231. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2014.06.040
Senevirathne, S.G., Kodagoda, M., Kadle, V., Haake, S., Senior, T., & Heller, B.W. (2011). Application of serious games to sport, health and exercise. In Proceedings of the 6th SLIIT Research Symposium, Sri Lanka, 27 January 2011.
Driscoll, H., Koerger, H., Senior, T., & Haake, S. (2010). The use of photoelasticity to identify surface shear stresses during running. Procedia engineering, 2 (2), 3047-3052. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2010.04.109
Book chapters
Kirk, R.F., Haake, S., Senior, T., & Carre, M.J. (2005). Determining relationships associated with traction of studded footwear on artificial sports surfaces. In Subic, A.J., & Ujihashi, S. (Eds.) The impact of technology on sport: proceedings of the Asia-Pacific congress on sports technology. (pp. 336-342). Australasian sports technology alliance
Haake, S., Carre, M.J., Kirk, R.F., & Senior, T. (2004). Traction of studded boots on turf. In Hubbard, M., Mehta, R.D., & Pallis, J.M. (Eds.) The engineering of sport 5. (pp. 544-551). International sport engineering association
Postgraduate supervision
Current supervised PhD students:
- Oudshoorn, B. Understanding stud laceration injuries in rugby and football
Media
Terry Senior is a senior research fellow at the Centre for Sports Engineering Research. Terry is responsible for the design, build and evaluation of all equipment and is solely responsible for all manufactured goods that are made on site. Terry contributes to a wide range of consultancy and research projects within the department, is a PhD supervisor, coordinates the MSc laboratory activities, manages the department laboratory and is the department's health and safety officer.
The Centre for Sports Engineering Research (CSER) is led by Dr David James. It is the world's largest academic group in sports engineering and an internationally renowned centre of excellence for research and knowledge transfer. The centre's work is based on four research disciplines; applied computing, biomechanics, design engineering, and skill acquisition. In each area, researchers develop fundamental knowledge and deliver applied solutions to enhance athletic performance, reduce injury and promote physical activity.
CSER works in partnership with many sport, health and commercial organisations. We are immensely proud of our work with Team GB Olympic, and Paralympic athletes, and we enjoy research partnerships with global organisations such as the International Tennis Federation, FIFA, and Adidas.
Areas of expertise:
- Health and safety
- Sports engineering
- Product design & development
- Product manufacture
- Equipment design
- Equipment manufacture
Notable media coverage:
- Speed with Guy Martin - Series 1 Episode 4: World's Fastest Toboggan
- Speed with Guy Martin - Series 2 Episode 4: Gravity Racer