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Dr. Alan Godfrey is an Associate Professor in the Computer and Information Sciences Department at Northumbria University, leading the Digital Health & Wellbeing research group. He serves as Deputy Editor for npj/Nature Digital Medicine and Editor for Maturitas, with editorial roles in multiple journals. His expertise spans wearable technology, AI, machine learning, and biomedical signal processing in healthcare and sports. He holds a BEng and PhD in Biomedical Electronics from the University of Limerick and an MBA from Newcastle University.
- Education:
- PhD in Bioinformatics, University of Limerick (2005-2008)
- MBA, Newcastle University (2016-2017)
- BEng in Electronic Engineering, University of Limerick (2000-2004)
- Research Interests: Wearable systems, connected health, AI-driven analytics, sports technology, and neurological disorder biomarkers.
- Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Senior Member of IEEE (SMIEEE), Member of IET (MIET).
His research focuses on translating wearable technology into clinical applications, including gait rehabilitation, fall risk assessment, and digital biomarkers for Parkinson's disease. He leads projects like the Northern Health Futures Hub and collaborates internationally. Over 100 publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare challenges.
