Edward Chadwick

Prof Edward Chadwick is a Professor of Bioengineering and Director of Research for the School of Engineering at the University of Aberdeen. He leads the Abdn Biomech Eng research group and contributes to the MSc in Biomedical Engineering program. His affiliations include the Electrical Systems and Electronics Research Group and Aberdeen Biomedical Imaging Centre.

Research Interests

• Biomechanics of the shoulder and upper limb
• Modelling and simulation of human movement
• Rehabilitation engineering
• Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
• Advanced prosthetic devices
• Biomedical imaging and signal processing

Article Trends: Recent publications focus on soft robotics for rehabilitation, musculoskeletal simulation, and clinical applications of motion capture and ultrasound imaging. Sub-fields include shoulder instability research, FES optimization, and real-time biomechanical models.

Professional Memberships:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Member of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (MIPEM)
• Member, International Society of Biomechanics (Executive Council 2013-17)
• Chair, Engineering Course Accreditation Panel
• EPSRC Peer Review College
• Former Member, Inspire Foundation National Scientific Committee

Teaching Responsibilities: Course Coordinator for Fundamentals of Engineering in Medicine and Rehabilitation Engineering and Biomechanics at postgraduate level. Supervises individual projects across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Labs and Teams: Affiliated with Electrical Systems and Electronics Research Group and Aberdeen Biomedical Imaging Centre. Collaborates with clinical partners at specialist orthopaedic hospitals.