About

Dr. Raihana Sharir is the Sports Science Program Coordinator at the Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia. With a strong foundation in sport biomechanics and human motion analysis.

Dr. Sharir earned her PhD in Sport Biomechanics from Liverpool John Moores University, where she specialized in knee injury prevention, particularly ACL injuries, in dynamic activities. During her doctoral studies, she also contributed as a Teaching Support Officer in Biomechanics, nurturing the development of aspiring researchers.

Her technical expertise encompasses the use of various biomechanical tools and software, including Qualysis motion capture, Theia markerless system, Kistler force platforms, Biodex isokinetic dynamometer, Noraxon EMGs, Visual3D, Inspect3D, and SimiMotion. During her Postdoctoral work, she focused more on the comparison of the markerless and marker-based systems.

Dr. Sharir has been an active contributor to the LJMU biomechanical consultancy team, offering support to elite football clubs, professional athletes, and recreational athletes i.e. Liverpool FC, England's Women's Football. Additionally, she has served as a sport scientist for UiTM FC and other national sports teams.

Her professional interests extend to Strength and Physical Conditioning, Fitness, and Wellness. Dr. Sharir is passionate about pursuing collaborative opportunities in applied sport settings and academia to further advance the field of sport biomechanics.

Dr. Sharir’s professional engagements include leadership roles such as President of the Asian Society of Sport Biomechanics (2023-2025), Vice President of the Malaysian Skate Federation (MYSKATE), and Board Member of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sport (2024-2026). She is also an Editorial Board member of the Sports Biomechanics journal and serves as a dedicated reviewer for several sport science journals.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/raihanasharir

Education:

• Sports Biomechanics, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom, 2018
• BSc in Sports Science (Hons.), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, 2012
• In Sport Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Samarahan, 2009

Courses Taught:

• Biomechanics in Human Performance
• Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
• Fundamental of Sport Biomechanics

Area of Expertise and Research Interest

ACL Injury Prevention, Sport Biomechanics, Injury Screening, Strength and Conditioning, dynamic sports,

Applied Experience

• Sport Biomechanist; UiTM FC (2019 – 2022)
• Sport Scientist (Biomechanics); Selangor FC (2019-2021)
• Biomechanical consultancy team; Liverpool FC, Liverpool FC Academy (2014 – 2017)
• Biomechanical consultancy team for various team sports (2014 – 2017)
• Advance Personal Trainer; Fitness First Malaysia (2012)
• Fitness Instructor; Clark Hatch Excite Fitness (2009)

Other Appointments

• Syllabus panel of expert for the National Coaching Certification (Biomechanics)
• Appointed as the expert for Comprehensive Reporting of Athlete Performance Assessment for Perak State Sport Council
• Sport Biomechanics teaching instructor for the National Coaching Certification (KSS) by the Akademi Kejurulatihan Kebangsaan, National Institute of Sport, Malaysia

Professional Memberships

• Sports Biomechanics Journal Editorial Board member
• Board of Directors (2024 -2026) International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS)
• President (2023 -2024) Asian Society of Sport Biomechanics (ASSB)
• Secretary General for the Scientific Committee of International Society of Biomechanics (ISB)
• Vice President (2022 – 2023) Malaysian Strength and Conditioning Association (MSCA)
• Vice President (2022 – 2024) Malaysian Skate Federation (MYSKATE)
• Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)
• Supporting Learning Award, the Staff & Educational Development Association (SEDA)
• PLOS ONE Journal reviewer

Other Qualifications/Trainings

UEFA CPR Training (2024), ESMAC Gait Course (2024), Malaysian Research Code of Conduct (2019), Research Ethical Training (2019), Phlebotomy Theory Training (2018), Immediate Life Support (2017), Media Event & Training (2017), ESMAC Basic Gait Course (2016), Health and Safety (2015 & 2017), Level 2 Food and Safety (2017), Food Allergens (2017), PADI Divemaster Certification (2014), PADI Rescue Diver Certification (2012), Advance Personal Trainer Award (2012), Fitness First Personal Training Foundation Program (2011), Sports Massage (2011), FISAF Fitness Instructor Course (2009).

Technical Skills

THEIA Markerless System, Qualisys motion capture, Qualisys Tracking Manager, Kitsler Force Platform, Visual3D, Inspect3D, SiliconCoach, Simi Motion®, BIODEX & Cybex Isokinetic Dynamometer, Noraxon EMG, Biopac EMG, AcqKnowledge, SPM1D (Statistical parametric mapping 1D measurement), Microsoft office,

Scholarly Research Community Link

• https://orcid.ord
• https://scolar.google.com