James May

James May serves as Lecturer in Prosthetics & Orthotics at the University of Salford's School of Health & Society since 2022, with concurrent membership in the Centre for Human Movement and Rehabilitation. His career bridges clinical practice and academia, following 9 years as a HCPC-registered Prosthetist/Orthotist across NHS and private healthcare settings.

His educational trajectory demonstrates interdisciplinary breadth:

• MRes in Biomechanics and Human Movement (current, part-time, University of Salford, 2023-2025)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (University of Salford, 2020-2021)
• BA (Hons) in History (part-time, 2006-2010)
• BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics & Orthotics (part-time, 2010-2013)

May's research integrates clinical biomechanics with sustainable practice, focusing on Orthotic Interventions, Clinical Gait Analysis, and Motion Capture applications. His work uniquely extends to Veterinary Prosthetics while addressing ecological impacts through Sustainability in Prosthetics & Orthotics. This dual clinical-academic perspective informs his development of Lower Limb Orthotics solutions spanning Functional Foot Orthoses to Knee Orthoses.

As an active educator, May supervises dissertations while implementing innovative teaching methodologies including Problem-Based Learning and Universal Design frameworks. His institutional roles encompass Admissions Tutor and Second Year Manager responsibilities, supported by his affiliation with Salford's Centre for Human Movement and Rehabilitation which provides collaborative research infrastructure.