Laura Justham

Dr. Laura Justham is a Reader in Human Centric Inclusive Engineering at Loughborough University, serving as Co-Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Academic Liaison Officer for the Women’s Engineering Society (WES). She holds a PhD from Loughborough University (2007) and a MPhys DIS (2003). Her career includes postdoctoral research and a lectureship since 2012. She leads the Intelligent Automation Centre and focuses on advanced manufacturing, robotics, and human-centric engineering solutions.

Research interests span advanced manufacturing processes, tactile sensor integration, human-robot interaction, and automation systems. Her work emphasizes precision engineering, metrology, and biomimetic sensor design. Recent publications address robotic calibration, hardness prediction, and friction estimation.

No scientific awards are listed. She actively contributes to undergraduate admissions strategy and promotes women in engineering through WES collaborations. Her research is supported by grants (details unspecified), with a focus on practical applications in manufacturing and robotics.

Laura leads interdisciplinary teams in the Intelligent Automation Centre, integrating machine vision, control systems, and instrumentation. Her labs explore electroadhesives for robotic material handling and 3D printing precision. Future work includes sustainable manufacturing and human-centric technology design.