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I have extensive experience in modeling the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems (and signal processing) at both micro and macro scales. I am keen to translate my research expertise into education, drawing on a decade of teaching experience. Throughout my teaching career, I have adopted a problem-based learning approach through coursework and projects, and employed a variety of instructional styles to deliver engaging and effective lectures.
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I am currently a Biomedial Engineering Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, where my research integrates neural, muscular, and biomechanical modelling to understand the physiological mechanisms underlying muscle activation and fatigue. My current work focuses on developing neuromuscular and musculoskeletal computational models toward digital twin of the human body. In parallel, I am developing diagnostic tools for dysphagia, aiming to translate computational (AI) and imaging models into clinically deployable devices for early detection and rehabilitation of swallowing disorders. I have built strong collaborations with leading researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University and with international partners at the Polytechnic of Turin and the University of British Columbia that I visited in the past thanks to an international collaborative award. I am also part of a multidisciplinary network of academics and clinicians, including speech therapists, working to create AI and image-processing based diagnostic tools for dysphagia. These collaborations are central to my vision of integrating computational modelling, biomedical engineering, and clinical insight to address unmet diagnostic needs. Throughout my academic career (which started with a main teaching role), I have developed expertise in multiscale physiological modelling, signal processing, and biomedical instrumentation, supported by peer-reviewed publications and ongoing grant development activities. My current manuscript under review in Scientific Reports presents a computational model integrating axon dynamics, calcium kinetics, and phosphate accumulation to predict early-stage muscle fatigue under neuromuscular electrical stimulation. Alongside research, I lead modules in Biosignal and Signal Processing and mentor postgraduate students, fostering an environment that connects theoretical understanding with experimental and clinical applications.
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