Collections and calls for papers

Computer Vision and Machine Learning in Sports Engineering

Broadly, the ambition of the Topical Collection is to publish a broad spectrum of computer vision and machine learning-based research contributions as well as best-practice contributions that focus on topics...

Submission status

Open

Submission deadline

01 June 2025

Environmental Sustainability of Sporting Goods

The aim of this Topical Collection is to collect papers regarding the topic of sustainability in the field of sport engineering and, in particular, in the field of sport equipment focusing on, repair, reuse,...

Submission status

Open

Submission deadline

01 May 2027

Fluid Dynamics in Sports

The aim of this Topical Collection is to gather the most recent advances in sports fluid dynamics, both in terms of improvement of the knowledge on the topic and on new fluid dynamic solutions for athletes’ ...

Submission status

Open

Submission deadline

01 February 2025

Football Research

The Topical Collection on Football Research is a collaborative initiative that was launched to increase awareness of ongoing research that is contributing to new technology developments in football. The coll...

Submission status

Closed

Football Research II

The Topical Collection on Football Research II is a collaborative initiative between FIFA, the International Sports Engineering Association, and the Sports Engineering journal. The collection has been launch...

Submission status

Open

Submission deadline

01 June 2026

Inclusive Sports Engineering and Technology

This Topical Collection focuses on recent advancements in sports engineering and technology research and development involving or addressing inclusive populations. This might include, but is not limited to p...

Submission status

Open

Submission deadline

30 April 2027

Measuring Behavior in Sport and Exercise

Whether it is how equipment interacts with the human body, or how a player perceives equipment, sports equipment development is ultimately linked to the measurement of human behavior. Indeed, measuring behav...

Submission status

Closed

Metamaterials in Sport

Metamaterials are engineered structures with unusual combinations of properties. These unusual properties are benefiting sporting goods, allowing safer helmets, improving tennis rackets, and tuning the respo...

Submission status

Open

Submission deadline

01 March 2025

Surf Engineering

In order to consolidate and promote the connection between engineering, surfing and the ocean, this Topical Collection is dedicated to recent advances in research and development in surfing, equipment (surfb...

Submission status

Closed

The Engineering of Sport 14

This Special Issue covers all aspects of sports engineering, with a focus on emerging sports engineering technologies and disciplines, including e-sports and hybrid sports.

Submission status

Closed

The Engineering of Sport 15

This Topical Collection provides a platform for sports engineers in academia or industry, field leaders and early-stage research students from around the world to share their research and expertise to grow t...

Submission status

Open

Submission deadline

01 June 2024

Wearable Sensor Technology in Sports Monitoring

Wearable sensor technologies are being used in sports to monitor and measure athlete workloads during matches, in-game performance, injury prevention and recovery. Such technologies provide coaches, trainers...

Submission status

Closed

Winter Sports

This topical collection contains 12 submissions. Two main sporting themes are covered: ice hockey and snow sports, including alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and freestyle snowboarding. Areas of study inc...

Submission status

Closed

Winter Sports Research

In all winter sports, equipment is essential for athlete performance and safety. Sports Engineering research can therefore have a direct impact on the performance and safety of winter sports athletes. Prior ...

Submission status

Open

Submission deadline

01 April 2025