Prof. Mark King, a distinguished figure in badminton, is an expert in sports biomechanics, investigating the effect of technique parameters on injury and performance. Mark is also the head of the racket sports research group at Loughborough university. His expertise extends to badminton biomechanics and performance optimization, especially studying the kinetics and kinematics of the jump smash and how it affects the speed of the smash. He has co-authored multiple research papers on this topic. A badminton player himself, he has clinched medals at prestigious events like the English National, All England, European, and World levels.

Mark's influence resonates globally through his affiliations with the Badminton World Federation. He is a member of the Sport Science and Medical Research Commission of BWF and has delivered several keynotes at the annual coaches conference hosted by BWF. He is also a member of the board of directors of Badminton England, enriching the sport's development in the UK.