Members
Kamyla Hoayun
Working in:
- Non-invasive brain stimulation
- Neurofeedback
- Invasive recording systems
- Virtual reality
Neurotechnology
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.
Catherine Moran
Working in:
- Non-invasive brain stimulation
- Invasive brain or spinal stimulation
- Neurofeedback
My main research area is chronic pain and interplay with CPTSD.
Physiological presentations in relation to Trauma.
Non- pharmaceutical interventions.
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
Jane Ollis
Working in:
- Non-invasive brain stimulation
Personalised non invasive auricular vagus nerve stimulation to treat tinnitus, chronic pain and anxiety
Frank Rava
Working in:
- Digital Health
- Non-invasive brain stimulation
- Virtual reality
Psychology
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.
Ioana Susnoschi Susnoschi-Luca
Working in:
- Non-invasive brain stimulation
- Neurofeedback
My main research interests span the use of non-invasive methods to restore motor function and their impact on brain function. Current research fields include EEG-based neurofeedback, transcranial magnetic stimulation and biosignal processing (EEG, EMG).
I am currently completing a PhD investigating the effect of voluntary brain wave modulation on the brain-spinal cord communication pathway in healthy people and in spinal cord injury patients.