Current Position
Full Professor, Université Jean Monnet, Saint-Etienne, France
Head of Department, Sport Sciences and Physical Education
Researcher, Interuniversity Laboratory of Human Movement Science (LIBM)
Associate Researcher, Auckland University of Technology, Sports Performance Research Institute New-Zealand
Associate Researcher, Laboratoire Motricité Humaine Expertise Sport Santé (LAMHESS), Université Côte d’Azur, France
Visiting Professor, Loughborough University, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Education & Diplomas
Research Director Degree, University of Saint-Etienne – 2011 (🇫🇷) 📥 READ
Thesis: “Biomechanics of Human Locomotion and Performance: Innovative Models and Methods”
University of Cambridge ESOL certificate in English, CAE, Level C1, Grade A – 2007
PhD in « Human Motor Function», University of Saint-Etienne, France, and Udine, Italy – 2004 (🇫🇷) 📥 READ
Thesis: “Mechanical Factors of Sprint Performance Assessed with New Measurement Methods”, Passed with Highest Honours
MSc « Sports and Training Science », University of Saint-Etienne, Rank: 1st – 2001
Track & Field coaching certificate, National Diploma, Level 1 – 1998
Teaching
University of Saint-Etienne, Faculty Sciences, Sport Sciences Dpt
Bachelor and Masters Degree in Sport Science and Training
- Biomechanics of Movement, Locomotion and Sports
- Training and testing methods: Force, Velocity and Power
- Biomechanical consequences of fatigue
- Research Design and Methodology
- Data Analysis and Visualization
Football Science Institute
Online Masters in Football Science and Strength and Conditioning – LINK
Trans’Faire – Online courses – LINK
PhD Supervision
Cameron Josse (2022 – …), University of Saint-Etienne, Indiana University, Auburn University
Edson Soares da Silva (2022 – …), University of Saint-Etienne
Enrico Roma (2020 – …), University of Saint-Etienne
Romain Tourillon (2020 – …), University of Saint-Etienne, Hopital de La Tour, Geneva
Patrick Chassaing (2018 – …), University Côte d’Azur, FC Grenoble Rugby
Colin Griffin (2017 – 2022), University Côte d’Azur, Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin. Thesis: “Achilles Tendon Injury Rehabilitation and Lower Limb Biomechanics” (🇬🇧)📥
Matt R Cross (2017 – 2020), University Savoie Mont Blanc, French Ski Federation. Thesis: “Force production in alpine skiers: On- & off-snow assessment & relationship with performance” (🇬🇧) 📥 READ – PRESENTATION
Johan Lahti (2017 – 2021), University Côte d’Azur, University Doctoral Grant. Thesis: “Multifactorial and individualised approach for hamstring injury prevention in professional football” (🇬🇧) 📥 READ
Sabine Ehrström (2015 – 2020), University Côte d’Azur, University Doctoral Grant
Thesis: “Short trail running performance: physiological determinants, optimisation strategies” (🇫🇷) 📥 READ
Bruno Marrier (2015-2018), University Côte d’Azur, French Rugby Federation
Thesis: “Training load management in elite Rugby Sevens: pre-competition strategies” (🇫🇷) 📥 READ
Marlène Giandolini (2012-2015), University of Saint-Etienne, Grant from SALOMON SA
Thesis: “Impact Management and Neuromuscular Fatigue in Trail Running” (🇫🇷) 📥 READ
Jordane Grenier (2009-2012), University of Saint-Etienne, Grant from SAGEM
Thesis: “Effects of Soldier Equipment on Locomotion and Neuromuscular Fatigue” (🇫🇷) 📥 READ
Pierre Samozino (2006-2012), University of Saint-Etienne, University Doctoral Grant
Thesis: “Mechanical Capability of Lower Limbs during Explosive Movements” (🇫🇷) 📥 READ
Nicolas Peyrot (2006-2012), University of Saint-Etienne, University Doctoral Grant
Thesis: “Walking Biomechanics and Metabolic Cost in Obese Adolescents” (🇫🇷) 📥 READ
Publications
For complete list, see the Scientific Papers page
175 papers in indexed peer-reviewed Journals, 27 as 1stauthor, 64 as last author. > 28 different Journals in the fields of Biomechanics, Sport Science and Applied Physiology, > 200 co-authors from 13 countries
Book
Written with my former PhD student, now colleague and friend Pierre Samozino.
“Biomechanics of Training and Testing: Innovative Concepts and Field Methods”, Springer, 2018
International and Invited Conferences International Congresses Presentations and Invited Conferences
European College of Sport Sciences (2001-2004, 2006, 2012-2014, 2018)
International Society of Biomechanics (2009, 2013, 2015)
American College of Sports Medicine (2011, 2014)
World Congress of Biomechanics (2014, 2018)
>150 Invited Conferences / Keynotes in France, Italy, Spain, UK, New-Zealand, USA, Belgium, Tunisia, Portugal, Greece, Switzerland, Luxembourg
Awards
Young Investigator Award (3° place), European College of Sport Sciences (Oral), 2003
European Athletics Innovation Award (Category : coaching), 2012
Communication Award Winner, University of Saint-Etienne, France, 2013
Excellence in Science Award, University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, France, 2015
French Football Federation Innovation Award – Performance Category, 2018
Editorial activities and ExpertiseReviewer
Sports Medicine; European Journal of Sport Sciences; Journal of Biomechanics; Journal of Experimental Biology; European Journal of Applied Physiology; International Journal of Sports Medicine; Journal of Sports Sciences; Journal of Science and Medicine in Sports; Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise; Gait and Posture; PLoS one; Int Journal of Sport Physiology and Performance; Journal of Applied Physiology
Associate Editor
Frontiers in Physiology
Journal of Sports Sciences (Performance section)
Expert
External Reviewer and Selection Committee Member, University of Jyvaskyla (Finland), Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgique), and >5 Universities in France
De Luca Foundation, Review Board Member
French National Council for Research and Higher Education Certification
National Council for Research, Belgium
Tribunal Arbitral du Sport
External reviewer for PhD theses
41 PhDs Reviewed in France, Belgium, UK, Italy, Australia, New-Zealand, USA and Spain
Sports Practice and Training
I’m a big sports fan, but I also practiced the following sports in competition, and practiced coaching and S&C as an amateur coach in most of themSoccer (10 yrs, Regional-National level)
Athletics (6 yrs, Cross-Country, Middle distance, 400m Hurdles)
Basketball (4 yrs, Community)
Road Cycling and Mountain Bike (5 yrs, Regional)
Trail Running (6 yrs, Regional)
Triathlon (3 yrs, Regional)
Strava ahlete since 2011 – CLEAN. 100+ competitions started, some won for the ego, all completed for the pleasure.
JB Morin, PhD - Sport Science 