Andy Kerr

Andy Kerr is an Associate Professor (Reader) in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom, actively leading neurorehabilitation research with a focus on technology-enabled recovery of motor function in neurological conditions. He serves as Principal Investigator on multiple funded projects, accepts PhD students, and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through health-focused research.

His research centers on motor control in neurological disorders, leveraging technology to optimize rehabilitation and restore community mobility—particularly for stroke survivors. Key areas include rehabilitation engineering, sensor-based movement analysis, and evidence-based orthotic interventions, with fingerprint topics spanning Apoplexy, Cerebrovascular Accident, and Sensor applications.

Recent publications reveal a strong trend toward technology-driven stroke rehabilitation, emphasizing real-world gait analysis, feasibility of augmented therapy systems, and critical evaluation of orthotic evidence. This work bridges clinical practice with engineering innovation to address mobility limitations in free-living conditions.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Best paper prize at 2013 conference
• CPD course development competition winner (2017)

He supervises 12 recorded student works and secures significant project funding—including Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s £200k grant for Technology Enriched Rehabilitation Gyms (2024-2027) and PAL Technologies Ltd. collaboration on gait impairment characterization. His 29-project portfolio features 6 active studies targeting rehabilitation dose optimization and community mobility recovery.

Kerr utilizes the Jules Thorn Rehabilitation Centre facilities with specialized equipment like the Kistler 9865 Charge Amplifier for gait analysis, while collaborating internationally through the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine where he serves on committees.