Nadine Lippa

Nadine Lippa, PhD is an Innovation Manager at Wilson Sporting Goods Co., based in the Greater Chicago Area.1 She has a diverse background in materials science, sports engineering, and product innovation. Here are key details about her career and accomplishments:

Professional Experience

• Currently serves as Innovation Manager at Wilson Sporting Goods Co. since September 20221
• Previously held positions as Principal Materials Engineer (2018-2022) and Senior Engineer at Wilson1
• Worked as a Senior Engineer - PhD Materials Scientist at Gentex Corporation (2016-2017)1
• Completed a postgraduate placement at adidas in Germany (2015-2016)1

Education

• PhD in Sports & High Performance Materials from the University of Southern Mississippi (2010-2015)1
• BS in Materials Engineering and Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University (2004-2008)1

Notable Achievements

• Led the development of Wilson's groundbreaking 3D-printed airless basketball, which debuted at the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest2
• The Airless Gen1 basketball went to market in February 2024, selling out in under two hours at $2,500 per ball2
• Holds multiple patents and publications related to sport materials and technologies1

Research and Innovation

Nadine's work focuses on developing new materials and technologies to enhance sports equipment performance, durability, and sustainability.12 Her expertise spans various areas, including polymer science, kinesiology, running biomechanics, and footwear design.1