Simon Judge

Dr. Simon Judge is an Honorary Research Fellow (Senior Clinical Scientist) at the University of Sheffield's School of Medicine and Population Health and Service Lead for the Barnsley Hospital Assistive Technology Team. With over £2m in successful grant funding, he has shaped national policy for AAC/EC services in England and led international research collaborations in assistive technology design.

• MEng in Electronic Engineering, Imperial College London
• PhD in Voice Output Communication Aids, University of Sheffield

Research Themes

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems
• Environmental Control (EC) interface design
• User-centered design for people with complex needs
• EMG and gaze-control assistive devices
• Health service delivery optimization
• Policy impact through real-world implementation

Scientific Recognition

• Honorary Fellow, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (2016)

As head of the Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Group at Barnsley Hospital, he leads NHS England's specialized AAC/EC services for 5.5m residents. His work bridges clinical practice, engineering innovation, and policy reform in disability technology.