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Eva Marunova serves as Lecturer in Veterinary Physiotherapy at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), based at the Writtle School of Agriculture, Animal and Environmental Sciences within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. She joined ARU in 2024 after holding the same position at Writtle University College from 2022-2024, teaching animal biomechanics modules across equine and veterinary physiotherapy programs while supervising student research projects. Her industry experience as an accredited British Horse Society coach informs her practical approach to academia.
Her educational qualifications include:
- PhD in Equine Biomechanics, The Royal Veterinary College
- PG Dip Equine Science, Hartpury University
- BSc (Hons) Economics, University of Portsmouth
- British Horse Society Assistant Instructor certification
- British Horse Society Stage 4 Dressage Coach accreditation
Marunova's research centers on applied equine biomechanics with emphasis on quantifying movement asymmetries in lame horses using gait analysis technology. She investigates horse-rider interaction dynamics and aims to bridge veterinary research with practical equestrian applications, making scientific findings accessible to industry practitioners through her dual role as researcher and professional coach. Her work addresses critical gaps in objective lameness assessment.
Analysis of her 2020-2023 publications reveals a consistent focus on clinical equine biomechanics, particularly smartphone-based motion analysis systems for field diagnostics. Key research threads include diagnostic anesthesia effects on movement symmetry, surface/direction impacts on lameness expression, and compensatory mechanisms during circular locomotion. Her work demonstrates increasing methodological sophistication, evolving from basic asymmetry measures to complex multi-variable analyses of lameness compensation.
While actively supervising student research in veterinary physiotherapy, Marunova has not secured major independent grants as an early-career researcher but contributes to collaborative projects through co-authorship on significant biomechanics studies. Her industry connections facilitate real-world validation of research findings.
As an Academic Member of the International Society for Equitation Science and Accredited Professional Coach with the British Horse Society, she maintains strong industry ties. She disseminates research through podcasts (Sports Horse Podcast 2024, River Tiger Podcast 2022), webinars (E-horse 2021), and professional talks at institutions including The Royal Veterinary College, ensuring practical translation of biomechanics research to equestrian practitioners.
