Simon Richards

Simon Richards is an Associate Professor of Enterprise, Knowledge & Exchange in the Department of Allied Health Professions at the School of Health and Life Sciences, Teesside University. His academic and research activities are deeply embedded in clinical ultrasound, particularly in emergency and obstetric settings.

His research interests focus on the advancement and application of ultrasound technologies in clinical practice, including point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), transoesophageal echocardiography in resuscitation, and sonographer-led care models. He is particularly interested in role extension for sonographers and the integration of digital tools such as mobile logbook applications in ultrasound training and documentation.

The trend in his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on improving diagnostic accuracy, resuscitation protocols, and clinical workflows using ultrasound. His work spans emergency cardiac care, vascular imaging, and obstetric ultrasound, with strong emphasis on systematic reviews and practical clinical evaluations.

He has contributed to significant collaborative research efforts, including the SHoC Investigators and the Resuscitative TEE Collaborative Registry. His work has been published in high-impact journals such as Ultrasound and Resuscitation, and he has authored book chapters on emergency ultrasound applications.

Simon Richards actively collaborates with national and international researchers, as evidenced by his network in resuscitative echocardiography and vascular ultrasound. His research outputs include peer-reviewed articles, systematic reviews, meeting abstracts, and book chapters, reflecting a multidisciplinary and applied approach to clinical imaging and healthcare innovation.