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Dr. Martin Ferguson-Pell is a Professor in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta, specializing in biomedical engineering and clinical science. He holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering (University of Strathclyde, 1977) and a BSc in Physics (University of Exeter, 1973). His academic leadership roles include serving as Dean of the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (2007–2014), Acting Provost and Vice President Academic (2012–2014), and Senior Advisor to the President (2015–present). He leads the Rehabilitation Robotics Lab, focusing on wheelchair biomechanics, virtual reality simulations, and non-invasive tissue injury detection using spectroscopy and ultrasound technologies. Current projects include AIHS-funded smart neuro-prosthetics research and a living lab network for senior care innovation with Telus Health Solutions. Key collaborations involve researchers like Dr. Vivian Mushahwar and Dr. Lili Liu. His work bridges engineering, clinical medicine, and health policy to improve outcomes for people with disabilities.
Education: PhD in Biomedical Engineering (University of Strathclyde), BSc in Physics (University of Exeter).
Research Interests
- Wheelchair propulsion biomechanics and shoulder injury prevention.
- Deep tissue injury detection via Raman spectroscopy and elastography.
- Virtual reality environments for clinical rehabilitation.
- Remote patient monitoring and telehealth in chronic disease management.
- Interdisciplinary innovation in assistive technologies.
Grants & Partnerships
- AIHS Smart Neuro-prosthetics Team Grant (deep tissue injury detection).
- Mitacs program for graduate student/postdoc support.
- Telus Health Solutions collaboration on senior care living labs.
- Federal funding for rehabilitation robotics infrastructure.
Labs & Teams
- Rehabilitation Robotics Lab (Edmonton Clinical Health Academy).
- Alberta Living Lab Network for community care innovation.
- Interdisciplinary teams in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and neuroprosthetics.
