Sports Innovation Dynamics Lab
The Sports Innovation and Dynamics Lab (SIDLAB) is a multidisciplinary projects hub led by Associate Professor Siddhartha Bikram Panday. SIDLAB is committed to advancing human movement, health, and performance through scientifically rigorous and socially responsible projects.
Vision
We envision a future in which technology, science, and ethics are seamlessly integrated to empower individuals—athletes, clinicians, and everyday users alike. At SIDLAB, we strive to pioneer holistic performance systems that are:
Scientifically rigorous – grounded in validated biomechanical and physiological models
Technologically adaptive – leveraging AI, wearables, and advanced analytics
Ethically accountable – fostering fairness, autonomy, and long-term health
Globally inclusive – applicable across diverse populations and real-world settings
Our vision is to humanize innovation—placing well-being, fairness, and performance enhancement in balance.
Research areas
1) Footwear Core
We design and evaluate personalized footwear and insoles using 3D printing, functionally graded materials, and lattice structures. Our work enhances biomechanical efficiency, reduces injury risk, and optimizes user comfort across sports and daily activities.
2) Safety Core
By analyzing motion patterns and joint loading through musculoskeletal simulation and sensor-based tracking, we develop interventions for both injury prevention and clinical rehabilitation—including special populations with musculoskeletal disorders.
3) Neuroadaptive Training Core
We examine the interaction between cognitive load, fatigue, and motor performance. Using AI-based modeling, biofeedback systems, and mindfulness strategies, we create personalized training protocols that enhance both psychological resilience and physical readiness.
4) Human Performance Core
Our team employs machine learning, large-scale wearable data, and bio-signal integration to analyze training loads, recovery dynamics, and performance variability. Applications extend to athlete monitoring, sleep optimization, and cognitive recovery strategies.
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