Members
Ander Cervantes Benítez
Working in:
- Biomechanics
- Digital Health
- Non-invasive brain stimulation
- Virtual reality
My main research area focuses on the study and management of chronic musculoskeletal pain within the field of physiotherapy. Currently, we are conducting comprehensive evaluations using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and electroencephalography (EEG) to gain deeper insights into the neural correlates of chronic pain. Additionally, we are integrating Virtual Reality as an innovative therapeutic tool to enhance pain management strategies. Our research aims to develop advanced, evidence-based interventions that improve outcomes for patients suffering from chronic pain conditions.
Sudipta Chowdhury
Working in:
- Computational and dynamical brain models
- Bioelectronics and sensor systems
- Prosthetics and robotics
- Biomechanics
- Pumps and infusion devices
- Digital Health
- Non-invasive brain stimulation
- Invasive brain or spinal stimulation
- Peripheral stimulation
- Neurofeedback
- Invasive recording systems
- Virtual reality
- Data science and biomarkers
- Optogenetic systems
- Other
Current student – I am still exploring my interests in health and med tech
Ismail Ibrahim Abdulfattah
Working in:
- Prosthetics and robotics
- Biomechanics
- Pumps and infusion devices
- Digital Health
- Peripheral stimulation
- Neurofeedback
- Virtual reality
Doctor – I have not started research.
Harriet Downing
Working in:
- Computational and dynamical brain models
- Bioelectronics and sensor systems
- Prosthetics and robotics
- Biomechanics
- Pumps and infusion devices
- Digital Health
- Non-invasive brain stimulation
- Invasive brain or spinal stimulation
- Peripheral stimulation
- Neurofeedback
- Virtual reality
- Data science and biomarkers
The Bath Institute for the Augmented Human is led by Prof Damien Coyle and Dr Ben Metcalfe, and brings together 60+ academics at Bath with expertise in neurotech, wearables/sensors, robotics, VR/AR, Virtual Digital Assistants, assistive communications devices, haptics, implantables, brain-computer interfaces. The Institute’s focus is on the development of technology to improve human physical and cognitive performance, in a safe and ethical manner, for societal benefit and ensuring no harm is done in the field.
Thomas Pourchet
Working in:
- Computational and dynamical brain models
- Biomechanics
- Non-invasive brain stimulation
- Data science and biomarkers
My PhD thesis project focuses on non-invasive brain stimulation for treating Chronic Low Back Pain. Specifically, I am conducting a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) to evaluate the effects of an active physiotherapy program combined with transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Pain, Resting State EEG activity, and an EMG biomarker: the Flexion Relaxation Phenomenon. Then we would also like to determine different low back pain phenotypes.
Firmansyah Purwanto
Working in:
- Biomechanics
- Other
I am physiotherapist, lecturer and researcher with special interest in pain management especially low back pain management. My current research is aims to find out clinical effectiveness of mckenzie mechanical diagnosis and therapy for low back pain.
Gerard O’Connor
Working in:
- Biomechanics
- Digital Health
- Peripheral stimulation
- Neurofeedback
First contact physiotherapist, fibromyalgia, chronic LBP
Lydia Jilantikiri
Working in:
- Biomechanics
- Digital Health
- Neurofeedback
- Virtual reality
Doctoral researcher developing a system for upper limb neurorehabilitation, using serious games designed in Virtual Reality along with Brain-Computer Interface, for people with Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury.
Alistair Cooper
Working in:
- Biomechanics
- Neurofeedback
- Virtual reality
Doctoral researcher primarily investigating the use of neurofeedback in combination with virtual reality technology to aid chronic pain. Project is still very early stage and under development, there are aims to use motion capture data and biomechanical analysis to investigate any physical improvements besides reduction in pain too.