Emeritus Professor Drew Harrison

Drew is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences. Drew co-established the Sport and Human Research Centre and the Biomechanics Research Unit at the University of Limerick. He was President of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sport (2011-2013), received the Geoffrey Dyson award of ISBS in 2014 and was made an honorary life member of ISBS in 2015. Drew has authored or co-authored over 100 international peer-reviewed publications,  book chapters, one co-edited book on biomechanics and several international keynote presentations. 

Drew's Research Interests focus on the following areas: Biomechanics of Sports Performance, Biomechanics in Strength and Conditioning Training, Biomechanics of motor development in children, Biomechanics of Sports Injury and injury rehabilitation and Functional Data Analysis.

Drew's teaching spans the following programmes: BSc Sport and Exercise Science, BSc Physical Education, MSc Sports Performance in subject areas including :Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise, Qualitative Biomechanics, Advanced Biomechanical Analysis, Speed Sports, Endurance Sports, Research Methods, Human Performance Evaluation and Teaching Practice Supervision.

Drew is a World Athletics Elite Athletics Coach and has coached many track and field athletes at all levels including, European, World and Olympic Games.