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Soumya Manna is a Principal Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Design Engineering at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), serving as Course Director for Biomedical Engineering and School Lead for Teaching and Learning in the School of ETD. She joined CCCU in 2019 after three years as an Assistant Professor in overseas higher education institutions. Her educational background includes: Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, Canterbury Christ Church University, United Kingdom PhD in Medical Robotics, Bournemouth University, United Kingdom Master of Technology in Mechatronics, Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology, India Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Instrumentation, West Bengal University of Technology, India Dr. Manna's research centers on innovative medical device design, with a focus on wearable exoskeletons for rehabilitation, sensor-based gait analysis, telehealth solutions, and IoT applications in biomedicine. Her interdisciplinary work has led to collaborations on exoskeleton development, tele-neurorehabilitation portals, and electrotherapy tools, contributing significantly to the field of biomedical engineering. She has been recognized with the Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (UK) for her contributions to engineering education and pedagogical research. Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) As a Research Supervisor, Dr. Manna has mentored students and contributed to over 40 research publications. She actively serves the academic community as a guest editor, reviewer, and in quality assurance roles including course assessor and validation expert for UK and international higher education institutions. Additionally, she is a STEM ambassador, having participated in over 50 STEM activities to promote engineering education.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Robotics
• Rehabilitation Engineering
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Dr. Fiona Coupar serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, United Kingdom. Her research focuses on evidence-based stroke rehabilitation with specialization in upper limb recovery mechanisms and therapeutic interventions. Her research portfolio centers on systematic analysis of stroke rehabilitation methodologies. Key contributions include meta-analyses identifying predictors of motor recovery, evaluations of bilateral training efficacy, and development of home-based therapy protocols. Her work leverages systematic review methodologies to transform clinical practice, recently innovating with data mining techniques to enhance evidence synthesis efficiency. These efforts directly contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) through improved rehabilitation outcomes. Dr. Coupar's publication record demonstrates consistent impact since 2007, with 13 research outputs including highly influential Cochrane reviews and Clinical Rehabilitation meta-analyses. Her 2012 study on upper limb recovery predictors remains a cornerstone reference with over 300 citations and clinical guideline adoption. The 2023 data mining paper represents ongoing methodological innovation in evidence-based practice. She maintains active supervision of research students and extensive collaborations with leading rehabilitation researchers including Alex Pollock and Frida van Wijck. Her work shows strong international dissemination through social media (5 X posts, Facebook pages) and academic platforms (587 Mendeley readers), indicating significant community engagement. Although no dedicated laboratory is mentioned, Dr. Coupar operates within Glasgow Caledonian University's rehabilitation research ecosystem, contributing to evidence synthesis that shapes clinical guidelines and therapeutic practices worldwide. Her focus on efficient review methodologies positions her at the forefront of evidence-based rehabilitation science.

• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Upper Limb Recovery
• Occupational Therapy
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