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Personal Statement

Dr Arjan Buis leads a leading multi-disciplinary research group that specialises in the development and delivery of next generation Assistive and Adaptive Rehabilitation Technologies (AaRT) including prosthetics, orthotics and soft robotics. Using advanced technology for biomechanical assessments the research group focus on advancing our understanding of the complexity of biomechanical mechanisms that contribute to the generation and control of load transfer forces. In addition, the research group develop the technology to integrate these biomechanical mechanisms into neural interfaces with the prosthetic/ Orthotic field. Dr Buis also has a specialised interest in “real world” evaluation of AaRT, Mechanobiology, advanced composites and component design related topics with a focus on low and up-coming economies

Dr Buis promotes collaborative cross disciplinary research through an international network of partners, notably Google and promotes impact though relationships with multi sector industry partners. He is extensively involved in the Centre of Excellence in Rehabilitation Research and a key academic in the National Centre for Prosthetics & Orthotics. He is also an active member of the Strathclyde Ageing Initiative and the Scottish Research Partnership in Engineering (SRPe).

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action

Education/Academic qualification

PGdip in Biomechanics, PGdip in Biomechanics, university strathclyde

Award Date: 19 Sept 2023

Doctor of Philosophy, Dynamic interface pressure measurement - Comparing two trans-tibial socket concepts, UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

Award Date: 1 Jan 1997

External positions

Appointment to CEBE scientific advisory committee, College of Medicine and health sciences, university of Rwanda

31 Mar 2021 → …

Hon. professor, College of Medicine and health sciences, university of Rwanda

2020 → …

co-editor, Canadian Prosthetics & Orthotics Journal

1 Jan 2018 → …

Hon. Senior Lecturer, College of Medicine and health sciences, university of Rwanda

18 Aug 20162020

External examiner, College of Medicine and health sciences, university of Rwanda

2015 → …

Scientific R&D lead, Legbank

20142019

Keywords

  • product development
  • Rehabilitation
  • prosthetics
  • Sensors
  • Sensor Networks
  • Ageing
  • medical devices
  • smart materials
  • Education (General)
  • Bioengineering
  • biomarker development
  • body device interface
  • low-income countries
  • Project management (disruption and delay analysis), strategic management, research methodology (Action Research)

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