Ann-Marie Hughes

Dr Ann-Marie Hughes is an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton's Faculty of Health Sciences. Her research focuses on developing rehabilitation technologies for neurological conditions, integrating iterative learning control, biomedical engineering, and wearable devices. She actively contributes to international stroke rehabilitation guidelines and multidisciplinary education.

• PhD in Electronics and Electrical Engineering
• MSc in Information Systems
• BSc in Physiotherapy

Her work spans stroke recovery, multiple sclerosis, and chronic neurological conditions, emphasizing flexible technologies and autonomous systems for home and clinical environments. Recent projects include gamified trunk exercises, low-cost instrumented clothing, and predictive valve control systems.

Scientific awards include the Mechatronics Best Paper Prize (2015), IEEE Control Systems Magazine Outstanding Paper Award (2013), and ICORR Best Paper Prize (2009). She collaborates across Europe and has secured grants from organizations like the Multiple Sclerosis Society and Wessex Medical Research.