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EPSRC Support by Research Topic in Biomechanics & Rehabilitation

We classify grants using one or more research topics. Value is the total value of the grants awarded, not the proportion assigned to different research topics, so it does not show the level of investment in different research areas.

Grant TitlePrincipal
Investigator
OrganisationDepartmentTotal Grant
Value (£)
A computational design of lower limb amputee rehabilitation using functional electrical stimulationDing, Dr ZUniversity of BirminghamMechanical Engineering 301,388
A sensorimotor PROsthesis for the upper LIMB (PROLIMB)Hardwicke, Prof. JUniv Hosp Coventry and Warwick NHS TrustResearch and Development 164,729
A sensorimotor PROsthesis for the upper LIMB (PROLIMB)Wurdemann, Professor HUCLMechanical Engineering 425,312
A sensorimotor PROsthesis for the upper LIMB (PROLIMB)Chappell, Professor MJUniversity of WarwickSch of Engineering 431,548
A Step Change in LMIC Prosthetics Provision through Computer Aided Design, Actimetry and Database TechnologiesDickinson, Dr AUniversity of SouthamptonFaculty of Engineering & the Environment 909,511
A stochastic finite element modelling framework to predict effect sizes on bone mechanics in preclinical studiesBhattacharya, Dr PUniversity of SheffieldMechanical Engineering 354,870
Bionics+: User Centred Design and Usability of Bionic DevicesJames, Professor CUniversity of WarwickSch of Engineering 902,307
Challenges to Revolutionise Hearing Device ProcessingCulling, Professor JCardiff UniversitySch of Psychology 200,474
Challenges to Revolutionise Hearing Device ProcessingCox, Professor TJUniversity of SalfordSch of Science,Engineering & Environment 287,990
Challenges To Revolutionise Hearing Device ProcessingAkeroyd, Professor MUniversity of NottinghamSchool of Medicine 251,510
Challenges to Revolutionise Hearing Device ProcessingBarker, Professor JUniversity of SheffieldComputer Science 371,114
COG-MHEAR: Towards cognitively-inspired 5G-IoT enabled, multi-modal Hearing AidsHussain, Professor AEdinburgh Napier UniversitySchool of Computing 3,259,000
Developing a humanoid bioreactor for tendon tissue engineeringMouthuy, Professor PUniversity of OxfordBotnar Research Centre 1,195,269
EMERGENCE: Tackling Frailty - Facilitating the Emergence of Healthcare Robots from Labs into ServiceCaleb-Solly, Professor PUniversity of the West of EnglandFaculty of Environment and Technology 708,126
emPOWER: in-body artificial muscles for physical augmentation, function restoration, patient empowerment and future healthcareRossiter, Professor JMUniversity of BristolEngineering Mathematics 6,142,805
Enhanced surgical treatments for hip osteoarthritisWilliams, Professor SUniversity of LeedsMechanical Engineering 1,021,819
Environment and Listener Optimised Speech Processing for Hearing Enhancement in Real Situations (ELO-SPHERES)Huckvale, Professor MAUCLSpeech Hearing and Phonetic Science 554,977
Environment and Listener Optimised Speech Processing for Hearing Enhancement in Real Situations (ELO-SPHERES)Naylor, Professor PAImperial College LondonElectrical and Electronic Engineering 587,008
EPSRC Capital Award for Core Equipment 2020 University of BirminghamConstantinou, Professor CCUniversity of BirminghamElectronic, Electrical and Computer Eng 950,000
EPSRC CDT in Medical Devices & Health TechnologiesConnolly, Professor PUniversity of StrathclydeBiomedical Engineering 4,156,847
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Autonomous and Robotic Systems - FARSCOPEHauser, Dr HUniversity of BristolAerospace Engineering 4,930,858
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Neurotechnology for Life and HealthSchultz, Professor SRImperial College LondonBioengineering 4,226,884
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Prosthetics & OrthoticsGranat, Professor MUniversity of SalfordSchool of Health and Society 5,526,315
Evaluation of novel implant fixation technology with a new pre-clinical testing methodvan Arkel, Dr RImperial College LondonMechanical Engineering 428,391
Fit-for-purpose, affordable body-powered prosthesesKenney, Professor LUniversity of SalfordSchool of Health and Society 1,412,730
FREEHAB: accessible, comfortable and adaptable wearable rehabilitation and assist devicesRossiter, Professor JMUniversity of BristolEngineering Mathematics 1,181,154
Frontier Engineering: Progression Grant in Modelling complex and partially identified engineering problems. Application to the musculoskeletal system.Mazzà, Professor CUniversity of SheffieldMechanical Engineering 757,886
Growth and Remodelling in the Porcine Heart-- Pushing Mathematics through ExperimentsLuo, Professor XUniversity of GlasgowSchool of Mathematics & Statistics 393,630
Growth and Remodelling in the Porcine Heart-- Pushing Mathematics through ExperimentsKhan, Dr ISwansea UniversityInstitute of Life Science Medical School 40,185
Growth and Remodelling in the Porcine Heart-- Pushing Mathematics through ExperimentsTheobald, Dr PCardiff UniversitySch of Engineering 341,832
Image-driven subject-specific spine modelsHolt, Professor CCardiff UniversitySch of Engineering 447,974
Image-driven subject-specific spine modelsMeakin, Dr JRUniversity of ExeterPhysics 814,280
In vivo characterisation of 3D intervertebral disc strainsNewell, Dr NImperial College LondonMechanical Engineering 294,329
Injury & Reconstruction Biomechanics Test SuiteMasouros, Dr SImperial College LondonBioengineering 1,281,963
Low cost through knee prostheses. TaKeuPBull, Professor AMJImperial College LondonBioengineering 888,572
Medical Device Prototype & Manufacture UnitJeffers, Dr JImperial College LondonMechanical Engineering 1,686,762
Medical Technologies Innovation and Knowledge Centre Phase 2 Regenerative DevicesFisher, Professor JUniversity of LeedsMechanical Engineering 3,524,405
Next Generation Rehabilitation TechnologiesGoodridge, Professor RUniversity of NottinghamFaculty of Engineering 831,040
NON-INVASIVE SINGLE NEURON ELECTRICAL MONITORING (NISNEM Technology)Farina, Professor DImperial College LondonBioengineering 5,593,021
Novel design analysis tools to increase precision and reduce variation in hip replacement performanceWilcox, Professor RKUniversity of LeedsMechanical Engineering 1,025,492
Optimising knee therapies through improved population stratification and precision of the interventionWilcox, Professor RKUniversity of LeedsMechanical Engineering 3,962,447
Osteoarthritis Technology NetworkPlus (OATech+): a multidisciplinary approach to the prevention and treatment of osteoarthritisHolt, Professor CCardiff UniversitySch of Engineering 968,486
Personalised approach to restoration of arm function in people with high-level tetraplegiaChadwick, Dr EKJUniversity of AberdeenEngineering 268,665
Queen's University Belfast Core Equipment Call 2019Price, Professor MQueen's University of BelfastThe Vice Chancellors Office 150,000
REST: Reconfigurable lower limb Exoskeleton for effective Stroke Treatment in residential settingsDai, Professor JKings College LondonInformatics 412,534
REST: Reconfigurable lower limb Exoskeleton for effective Stroke Treatment in residential settingsXie, Professor SSUniversity of LeedsElectronic and Electrical Engineering 1,065,414
Sensorimotor Learning for Control of Prosthetic LimbsNazarpour, Dr KUniversity of EdinburghSch of Informatics 712,798
Shape memory bone and soft tissue fixationsCoates, Professor PDUniversity of BradfordFaculty of Engineering and Informatics 904,074
Shape sensing textile for orthotics - SmartSensOticsMünzenrieder, Dr NSUniversity of SussexSch of Engineering and Informatics 744,204
Transformative Innovation in the Delivery of Assisted Living products and services (TIDAL)Holloway, Professor CUCLComputer Science 948,972
Transformative Innovation in the Delivery of Assisted Living products and services (TIDAL)Holloway, Professor CUCLComputer Science 948,972
Understanding barriers to clinical adoption of total ankle replacement in the treatment of ankle osteoarthritis to develop future interventionsBrockett, Dr CLUniversity of LeedsMechanical Engineering 75,219
Using artificial intelligence to share control of a powered-wheelchair between a wheelchair user and an intelligent sensor system.Sanders, Professor DAUniversity of PortsmouthSch of Mechanical and Design Engineering 465,563

Total Number of Grants: 53
Total Value of Grants: £70,431,653

The grant value may include the cost of access to facilities (these funds are not awarded to the grant holding organisation).