Dr Ambreen Chohan

Ambreen has an extensive track record in research output and independently funded collaborative work with small, medium and larger companies. Her work has largely involved independent testing of products targeted to interact with the human body. The predominant focus of her work to date has centred around innovative advanced modelling techniques of spinal posture, management of posture and conservative management of musculoskeletal conditions and lymphoedema.

Ambreen has access to a diverse range of collaborators across the university, NHS, private practice, SMEs and other institutions. Some of the companies previously assisted have used this independent work to attain Prescription Pricing Approval or have extensively expanded their turnover through international sales using an evidence-based marketing approach. Ambreen supervises a number of PhD and MSc research students in the area of biomechanics, health and rehabilitation sciences from a variety of areas of expertise. With these unique collaborations, it has been possible to tailor the approach to the company being assisted in order to maximise benefit to the client. With an established track record in grant capture as PI and CI, she has most recently facilitated the effective delivery of Research element of the £2.3m ERDF funded Innovation clinic project.

Ambreen is also actively involved in promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the University, through research on Health Inequalities the Global Centre for Race Equality and Race Equality Chartermark panellist with Advance HE, UK. Alongside her role as Associate Editor of Prosthetics and Orthotics International, she also reviews for over 20 peer reviewed journals, national and international research funding panels, competitions and conferences and has over 7 years of experience Reviewing and Chairing in the University Ethics Committee.