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Biography
Khaled Goher is Associate Professor of Engineering Design in the Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Materials (M3), Faculty of Engineering.
I have research expertise and interests in healthcare technologies including design, modelling, and development of reconfigurable multipurpose assistive technologies, soft robotics application in healthcare and food manufacturing. Recent and current research projects include design, modelling, development and control of a reconfigurable wheelchair for sit-to-stand (STS) support, a multi purpose walking device for elderly, a portable walking device for leg rehabilitation, a soft grasp prosthetic hand for infants, a hybrid soft-rigid actuator for assistive technologies,children's biomimetic adjustable and adaptive myoprosthetic hand with sensory feedback.
I am a Charter Engineer (CEng), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and I have over 22 years' international academic experience (Egypt, Oman, NZ and the UK) with modules and programme development and moderation, programmes leadership and management, enhancing students' experience, and academic accreditation with ABET, IET and IMechE. I am internationally involved in the management of several non-profits international organizations including CLAWAR association, ISO robotics standardization, and starting ups and coordinating various CLAWAR chapters and bio-robotics international projects.
Expertise Summary
Engineering Design and Design Optimization with applications in the following fields:
- Smart wearable devices to support remote and ageing rural Population
- Hybrid soft actuators for assistive technologies
- Affordable & adaptable and compliant prostheses for children
- Disposable assistive devices for children
- Wearable Sensors for body kinematic detection
- Soft robotics for food technology
- Multi-functional smart assistive technologies for mobility and rehabilitation.
Teaching Summary
I am involved in teaching various engineering design modules for UG and PG in M3 including:
- MMME1024 - Engineering Design and Design Project (2022/2023)
- MMME2024 - Design, Manufacture and Project (2022/2023)
- MMME4016 - Advanced Engineering Design (2022/2023)
I am also supervising BEng, MEng and MSc worthy research projects aligned to my research focus.
Research Summary
Khaled Goher adopts industry and community-focused approach to his research, ensuring assistive technologies are developed for the benefit of industry and the lives of people. My current research… read more
Current Research
Khaled Goher adopts industry and community-focused approach to his research, ensuring assistive technologies are developed for the benefit of industry and the lives of people. My current research interest is in the design, modelling, and development of reconfigurable multi-purpose assistive technologies, prosthetics and soft robotics applications in healthcare and food manufacturing. I am a healthcare technology engineer, result-oriented and entrepreneur, with a current focus on technology transformation supporting transition from discovery research to scalable engineering innovations with high TRLs. I am interested in design and developing innovative, modular, affordable and adaptable engineering solutions to meet daily life needs.
Future Research
I welcome enquiries from potential PhD candidates from Home, EU and International countries who are interested in research areas related to Engineering Design and Design Optimization with focus on the following fields:
- Wearable devices to support remote and active ageing
- Hybrid soft actuators for assistive technologies
- Adaptable children prosthetics
- Disposable assistive devices for children
- Soft robotics for food technology
- Multi-functional smart assistive technologies for mobility and rehabilitation.
- Digital transformation in healthcare
- Smart and tele-care rehabilitation
- Wearable Sensors for body kinematic detection
Scholarship information available in the following link:http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/international-applicants/scholarships-fees-and-finance/scholarships/research-scholarships/research-scholarships.aspx