Liba Sheeran

Dr. Liba Sheeran is a Reader in Physiotherapy and Honorary Senior Research Fellow at Cardiff University's School of Healthcare Sciences. She leads projects in the Population Health research theme within the College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, focusing on interdisciplinary applications of digital health technologies for managing long-term musculoskeletal conditions.

• PhD in Phenotyping Persistent Back Pain (Cardiff University)
• MSc in Sports Physiotherapy and Exercise (Cardiff University)
• BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy (University of the West of England)

Her research integrates digital health technology, artificial intelligence, and biomechanical analysis to address low back pain, osteoarthritis, and sports-related musculoskeletal injuries. Key methodologies include machine learning, computer vision, co-creation, and human-computer interaction.

The 15 most recent articles highlight advancements in AI-driven spinal function classification, VR-based chronic pain interventions, and digital tools for workplace back pain management. Common themes include personalized rehabilitation, kinematic phenotyping, and sensor-based movement analysis.

• Work and Health Challenge Fund Award (2018)
• Wellcome Trust International Seedcorn Fellowship (2016)
• Society of Back Pain Research Travelling Fellowship (2016)
• Health and Care Research Wales RCBC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2015)

Dr. Sheeran supervises PhD students in digital health technology and AI applications for musculoskeletal disorders. She has secured over £6.5M in research funding from UKRI, Wellcome Trust, Versus Arthritis, and industry partners like IBM.