Members
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.
Victoria Marks
Working in:
- Bioelectronics and sensor systems
- Invasive brain or spinal stimulation
- Neurofeedback
- Invasive recording systems
- Data science and biomarkers
I work in neurostimulation device development. Disease modalities I’ve worked with include epilepsy, chronic pain, MSA, and TBI. Current work is looking for a biomarker of pain.
Pouya Rabiei
Working in:
- Non-invasive brain stimulation
- Peripheral stimulation
- Neurofeedback
- Invasive recording systems
- Data science and biomarkers
My rsearch area is to explore neurophysiological and neuropsychological spect behind pain development.
Kshitij Kumar
Working in:
- Animal models
- Computational and dynamical brain models
- Bioelectronics and sensor systems
- Non-invasive brain stimulation
- Invasive brain or spinal stimulation
- Invasive recording systems
- Data science and biomarkers
I am engaged in the study of the intricate relationship between affective disorders and their associated comorbidities, particularly chronic pain. To delve into this complex interplay, I employ a multi-faceted approach. For human subjects, I utilize behavioral tasks and non-invasive imaging methods to unravel the neural and behavioral foundations of these conditions. When working with animal models, I employ in-house developed, customizable polyimide-based flexible electrodes. These specialized tools enable me to gain deeper insights into the neural underpinnings of these disorders.
Timothy Jordan
Working in:
- Non-invasive brain stimulation
- Data science and biomarkers
- Other
I’m currently a postdoc at UCLA researching the effects of TMS on smoking cessation and investigating how TMS alters the brain to achieve behavioral changes using resting state fMRI. I plan to apply this knowledge to research migraines and opioid substance use disorders.
Dr Rebecca Ward
Working in:
- Computational and dynamical brain models
- Bioelectronics and sensor systems
- Prosthetics and robotics
- Biomechanics
- Digital Health
- Non-invasive brain stimulation
- Invasive brain or spinal stimulation
- Peripheral stimulation
- Neurofeedback
- Invasive recording systems
- Virtual reality
- Data science and biomarkers
Network manager for the N-CODE network+ which aims to develop technologies that enable diagnosis and management of neurological conditions in the community.
Amit Pujari
Working in:
- Prosthetics and robotics
- Digital Health
- Non-invasive brain stimulation
- Peripheral stimulation
- Neurofeedback
- Data science and biomarkers
Neurotechnology development for sensorimotor improvement in neurological population
Franka Rossel
Working in:
- Biomechanics
- Data science and biomarkers
- Other
Researching for my Master Thesis in the clinical field, I am interested to learn more about endogenous pain modulation and pain neuroscience and technologies in general. I want to explore brain mechanisms of motivation and learning in context of pain stimuli. For the decision which pain stimuli I want to use for my study and how to oberserve the reaction, I am eager to learn more about brain monitoring and core technologies. Furthermore, I am doing an internship in the field of Biomarkers and data science, working with EEG.