Christina Neeser
Project description
The main focus of my project is the industrial implementation of recycled composites in high-performance sporting equipment, covering the entire value chain from design to production.
The goal is to develop an in-depth understanding of the behavior of recycled composite materials and integrate this knowledge into the design and manufacturing processes of sports products such as skis and rackets. By combining material characterization, simulation, and processability studies, the project aims to create sustainable sporting goods without compromising performance. A key objective is to establish a realistic assessment methodology that considers the effects of recycling on the mechanical properties of conditioned or fatigued materials, enabling their use in serial production.
PhD Researcher at Head Sport GmbH, Austria, and Politecnico di Milano, Italy (2025 - present)
M.Sc in Sports Technology at University of Bayreuth, Germany (2020 - 2025)
B.Sc in Sports, Business, and Law at University of Bayreuth, Germany (2016 - 2020)
Efficient implementation of recycled composites in sports equipment, Mechanical testing and determination of performance, Finite Element Analysis
"Sustainable design is most effective when it embraces constraints instead of defying them - balancing ingenuity with practical insight. Every decision should meet genuine needs with precision, discipline, and purpose."