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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).
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 2016 → 2020
External examiner, College of Medicine and health sciences, university of Rwanda
2015 → …
Scientific R&D lead, Legbank
2014 → 2019
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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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UDLA 2527 University of Strathclyde | Nagle, Abbie
Buis, A. (Principal Investigator), Childs, C. (Co-investigator) & Nagle, A. (Research Co-investigator)
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/10/25 → 1/04/29
Project: Research Studentship - Internally Allocated
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The VIVO Hub for Enhanced Independent Living
Buis, A. (Principal Investigator)
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/12/24 → 30/11/30
Project: Research
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Understanding limited adoption of powered hand and wrist exoskeletons: a scoping review of devices and technology readiness
Galbert, A. & Buis, A., 13 Nov 2025. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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3 Minute Thesis Competition Presentation: Development of a pilot study protocol for evaluating wound healing and early prosthetic rehabilitation in primary unilateral transtibial amputees
Williams-Reid, H., Buis, A., Wark, A., Taysum, H., Johannesson, A. & Lechler, K., 17 Jun 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation/Speech › peer-review
Datasets
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Data for: "Wound Management, Healing, and Early Prosthetic Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review of Biomarkers"
Williams-Reid, H. (Creator) & Buis, A. (Supervisor), University of Strathclyde, 27 Feb 2025
DOI: 10.15129/f5044ee8-5689-49c2-a67a-1cbe26af8a58
Dataset
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Data for: "Assistive Devices for Hand and Wrists: A Scoping Review"
Galbert, A. (Creator), Buis, A. (Supervisor) & Yan, X. (Supervisor), University of Strathclyde, 14 Sept 2023
DOI: 10.15129/1c9e8331-a1fc-4494-8e8f-2844c1c9e3e7
Dataset
Prizes
Activities
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Inequity in the Healthcare Services Utilisation and Public Subsidy Distribution among Persons with Disabilities in Bangladesh
Akram, M. R. (Speaker), Morton, A. (Contributor), Sultana, M. (Contributor), Lauer, J. (Contributor) & Buis, A. (Contributor)
12 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or Presentation › Oral presentation
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EPSRC Steering Board meeting
Buis, A. (Participant)
6 Nov 2025Activity: Presenting or Organising an Event › Conference, workshop, seminar or course
Impacts
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A Legbank for Colombia
Buis, A. (Participant) & Day, S. (Participant)
Impact: Impact - for External Portal › Health and welfare - new products, guidelines and services, Economic and commerce
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Engagement with the Prosthetic and orthotic clinic of the Ministry of social affairs, Banjul, The Gambia
Buis, A. (Participant)
Impact: Impact - for External Portal › Quality of life and safety