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Professor Pete Worsley holds the position of Professor of Assistive Technology and Tissue Health within the Health Sciences department at the University of Southampton. He co-leads the Skin Health research group and serves as deputy programme lead for the BSc and MSc Physiotherapy programmes, ranked among the UK's top programmes since 2018. His research focuses on skin and soft tissue health, bioengineering, and healthcare technologies, with a particular emphasis on pressure ulcer prevention and medical device innovation.
- Research affiliations: Institute for Life Sciences, Interdisciplinary Musculoskeletal Health, Skin Sensing Research Group
- Industrial collaborations: Philips, Care of Sweden AB, Hill-Rom SAS, and others
- Leadership roles: Scientific chair of EPUAP, ISO/TC 173/WG11 member, editorial board member of Journal of Tissue Viability and Clinical Biomechanics
His work integrates bioengineering principles with clinical practice, translating innovations into practical solutions. He has spun out Radii Devices Ltd, a company focused on prosthetics and orthotics technologies, supported by UKRI and industry funding. Notable achievements include over 50 publications, multiple awards, and contributions to national and international healthcare standards.
- PhD supervision: Active mentorship of PhD, masters, and internship students
- Teaching: Leads 'Clinical Assessment and Treatment' and contributes to postgraduate modules in amputee rehabilitation and research methodologies
Key projects include intelligent sensing systems for posture management and closed-loop wound prevention, funded by EPSRC, MRC, and industry partners. His research addresses critical challenges in vulnerable patient populations and healthcare technology design.
