Leigh Fleming

Leigh Fleming is currently the Acting Dean for the School of Computing and Engineering at the University of Huddersfield. She holds a PhD in "The Use of 3D Analysis Techniques to Investigate the Wear of Femoral Stems in Total Hip Replacement" and previously worked at DePuy International in research and testing.

• Research Expertise: Metrology, Medical Engineering, Wear Testing, Smart Homes, Surface Characterization, Assistive Technologies
• Key Collaborations: Institute of Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention, Centre for Precision Technologies

Research Trends: Combines metrology with healthcare innovations, focusing on skin interfaces and pressure ulcer prevention, while advancing SMART home technologies for health outcomes. Recent work spans 3D analysis, AI applications in wound care, and defect detection in photovoltaics.

Scientific Recognition:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• h-index of 14 (Scopus)

Teaching and Leadership: Instructs Materials Science, Thermofluids, and Research Methods. Actively promotes Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and social mobility through higher education.