{"id":6042,"date":"2026-09-16T12:56:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T12:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/?p=6042"},"modified":"2026-09-16T12:56:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T12:56:03","slug":"ku-mech-x-sports-science-bridging-engineering-with-human-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/?p=6042","title":{"rendered":"KU-Mech x Sports Science: Bridging Engineering with Human Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Faculty members from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, recently met with the Dean and faculty members of the Faculty of Sports and Health Science, at Kasetsart University\u2019s Kamphaeng Saen Campus, to establish a collaborative roadmap for future technology and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/40-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/40-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/40-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/40-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/40-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/40-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/32-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/32-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/32-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/32-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/32-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/32-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/31-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/31-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/31-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/31-2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/31-2-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/31-2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Equipped with state-of-the-art sports technologies, advanced biomechanics analytics, and world-class experts, the Faculty of Sports and Health Science has outlined four mega-trend focus areas for joint research and innovation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Aging Society \u2014 Biomechanical devices and assistive technologies designed to enhance elderly mobility, safety, and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Office Syndrome \u2014 Ergonomic monitoring systems and automated rehabilitation mechanisms for work-related muscle relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Sports Performance &amp; Technology \u2014 Motion and force analysis, along with advanced gear to elevate elite athletic performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Sports Psychology &amp; Brain Signal Analysis \u2014 EEG sensing and neural signal processing to optimize athletic focus, decision-making, and mental performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/36-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6046\" style=\"width:368px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/36-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/36-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/36-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/en.eng.ku.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/36-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, 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