International Society of Sports Science and Technology (ISSST) Announces Formation of Inaugural Council, Headquartered at PolyU
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International Society of Sports Science and Technology (ISSST) Announces Formation of Inaugural Council, Headquartered at PolyU
3 Sep 2025
International Society of Sports Science and Technology (ISSST) Announces Formation of Inaugural Council, Headquartered at PolyU
The International Society of Sports Science and Technology (ISSST)
is proud to announce the formation of its inaugural council, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of global sports science and technology. With its headquartered established at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), ISSST unites leading academics, practitioners, and industry experts worldwide to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, promote cutting-edge research, and drive innovation in athletic performance, health, and well-being.
With its headquarters established at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), ISSST brings together leading academics, practitioners, and industry experts from around the world to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, promote cutting-edge research, and drive innovation in athletic performance, health, and well-being.
Professor Ming ZHANG
, Director of the Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports) and Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at PolyU, has been elected as the first Council President of ISSST. Internationally renowned for his pioneering work in sports biomechanics and technology, Professor ZHANG – together with the newly formed council – will lead ISSST in its mission to promote excellence and innovation in the field.
PolyU’s commitment to sports science and technology is demonstrated through the establishment of
RISports
in 2022, the launch of academic programmes such as the
MSc in Sports Technology and Management
, and the upcoming
BSc (Hons) in Sports Science and Technology
under Department of Biomedical Engineering. PolyU also offers custom-designed curricula and scholarships for elite athletes at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, empowering them to excel both academically and athletically, and to contribute to the advancement of sports science and technology.
Together with ISSST, PolyU continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sports science and technology on a global scale.
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Research Postgraduate Programme
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Sports and Neuromusculoskeletal Engineering
Prosthetics, Orthotics, Smart Ageing and Rehabilitation Engineering
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Postgraduate Research Opportunities
PhD and MPhil
Impactful Knowledge Transfer
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Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports)
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International Society of Sports Science and Technology (ISSST) Announces Formation of Inaugural Council, Headquartered at PolyU
3 Sep 2025
International Society of Sports Science and Technology (ISSST) Announces Formation of Inaugural Council, Headquartered at PolyU
The International Society of Sports Science and Technology (ISSST)
is proud to announce the formation of its inaugural council, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of global sports science and technology. With its headquartered established at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), ISSST unites leading academics, practitioners, and industry experts worldwide to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, promote cutting-edge research, and drive innovation in athletic performance, health, and well-being.
With its headquarters established at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), ISSST brings together leading academics, practitioners, and industry experts from around the world to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, promote cutting-edge research, and drive innovation in athletic performance, health, and well-being.
Professor Ming ZHANG
, Director of the Research Institute for Sports Science and Technology (RISports) and Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at PolyU, has been elected as the first Council President of ISSST. Internationally renowned for his pioneering work in sports biomechanics and technology, Professor ZHANG – together with the newly formed council – will lead ISSST in its mission to promote excellence and innovation in the field.
PolyU’s commitment to sports science and technology is demonstrated through the establishment of
RISports
in 2022, the launch of academic programmes such as the
MSc in Sports Technology and Management
, and the upcoming
BSc (Hons) in Sports Science and Technology
under Department of Biomedical Engineering. PolyU also offers custom-designed curricula and scholarships for elite athletes at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, empowering them to excel both academically and athletically, and to contribute to the advancement of sports science and technology.
Together with ISSST, PolyU continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sports science and technology on a global scale.
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