Dorothy Monekosso

Professor Dorothy Monekosso holds a PhD in Spacecraft Engineering from the University of Surrey and is currently a Professor of Computer Science at Durham University. She also serves as Chief Technical Officer (CTO) at More Life UK Ltd, a health-focused company contracted with NHS England. Her research focuses on applying AI and machine learning to healthcare technologies, including assistive and rehabilitation systems. Notable projects include the Virtual Physiotherapist for stroke recovery and the Digital Health Hub.

• Education: PhD (2000) in Spacecraft Engineering (University of Surrey), Master’s in Satellite Engineering, Bachelor in Electronic Engineering.

Research Interests: Behavior Analytics, Digital Twin Computing, Anomaly detection, Medical Image Analysis, Smart Environments, and Wearables. Her work bridges robotics, AI, and healthcare to improve independent living and clinical decision support.

Awards: Royal Academy of Engineering Foresight Award (2000), Honorary Fellowship of the British Computer Society (2020).

• Grants/Projects: Innovate UK-funded weight management programs, MRC-funded Virtual Physiotherapist studies, collaborations with NHS and Assisted Living Leeds.

Labs/Teams: Leads development of assistive technologies through Durham’s Computer Science department and industry partnerships. Current supervision includes Strahinja Klem.