Jim McMahon, MS

Jim McMahon is a sports engineer and researcher with a background in physics and hands-on experience in mechanical testing, product development, and data analysis. He earned a BSc in Physics from East Stroudsburg University in 2014 and an MSc in Physics of Materials from Loughborough University in 2021. He is currently completing a PhD within Loughborough University’s Sports Technology Institute, where his research examines the granular mechanics and system-level behaviour of performance infills used in artificial turf systems. His multidisciplinary background combines complex problem-solving with mechanical design, instrumentation, and experimental research.