Venky Dubey

Professor Venky Dubey

  • u_vdubey at bournemouth dot ac dot uk
  • Professor Of Medical Robotics
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Biography

The world of robots fascinates me so robotics is my prime area of research. Even though I am keen on every aspects of robotics, my current research interests are mainly focused on dexterous robot hand and tactile sensors for specialised applications. This together with intelligent interfaces can be used for variety of end-user applications. This is intended to relieve operators from monotonous and potentially hazardous working environments for safety and security. A showcase to this is the development of a multi-fingered robotic hand for Atomic Weapons Establishment of Ministry of Defence.

Recently my research is directed towards robotics for medical applications and with the Global Research Award from the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Collaboration Development Award from Department for Business, Innovation & Skills, I am conducting research with experts from the University of Delaware (USA). I also work with local hospitals in Bournemouth, Poole and Salisbury on medical device development for patient benefit...

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Research

Currently involved with three main research projects which are externally funded (i) artificial sensation and tactile sensing (ii) medical instrumentation, virtual reality and physical modelling (iii) design of assistive devices for older and physically challenged people and collaborating with a number of people/organisations nationally and internationally. These cutting-edge research areas broadly cover aspect of sensing, mechanism design, human-computer interface and control that may be required for developing any exploitable products. These efforts are particularly directed towards biomedical engineering applications in collaboration with Royal Bournemouth, Poole & Salisbury Hospitals and the University of Delaware (USA).

Journal Articles

  • Dubey, V.N., Dave, J.M., Beavis, J., Coppini, D.V., 2022. Predicting Diabetic Neuropathy Risk Level Using Artificial Neural Network and Clinical Parameters of Subjects With Diabetes. J Diabetes Sci Technol, 16 (2), 275-281.
  • Manna, S.K., Dubey, V.N., 2019. A Portable Elbow Exoskeleton for Three Stages of Rehabilitation. Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 11 (6).
  • Manna, S.K., Dubey, V.N., 2019. Rehabilitation strategy for post-stroke recovery using an innovative elbow exoskeleton. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part H Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 233 (6), 668-680.
  • Zhang, D., Dubey, V.N., Yu, W., Low, K.H., 2018. Editorial: Biomechatronics: Harmonizing Mechatronic Systems With Human Beings. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 12.
  • Manna, S.K., Dubey, V.N., 2018. Comparative study of actuation systems for portable upper limb exoskeletons. Medical Engineering and Physics, 60, 1-13.
  • Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R.A., Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Parker, B., 2017. Quantification of the pressures generated during insertion of an epidural needle in labouring women of varying body mass indices. International Journal of Clinical Anesthesia and Research, 1, 24-31.
  • Vaughan, N., Gabrys, B., Dubey, V.N., 2016. An overview of self-adaptive technologies within virtual reality training. Computer Science Review, 22, 65-87.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2016. Mechanism for adaptive virtual reality feedback. Journal of Medical Devices Transactions of the ASME, 10 (3).
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wainwright, T.W., Middleton, R.G., 2016. A review of virtual reality based training simulators for orthopaedic surgery. Medical Engineering and Physics, 38 (2), 59-71.
  • Isaacs, R., Wee, M.Y.K., Dubey, V., Vaughan, N., 2015. A survey of trainees’ perspectives on epidural training in the United Kingdom. Global Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2015. Haptic feedback from human tissues of various stiffness and homogeneity. Advances in Robotics Research International Journal, http://www.techno-press.org/download.php?journal=arr&volume=1&num=3&ordernum=3, 1 (3), 215-237.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., 2015. Surface mesh density extraction of orthopedic magnetic resonance image with hue saturation value filtering. Journal of Medical Devices Transactions of the ASME, 9 (3).
  • Schroeder, J., Dubey, V., Hickish, T., Cole, J., 2014. Intelligent Agent Based Software Architecture of a Wearable Electrotactile Feedback System for Balance Improvement. International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology.
  • Mishu, 2014. A Review on Pressure Ulcer: Aetiology, Cost, Detection and Prevention Systems. International Journal of Engineering Sciences & Research Technology, 3 (9), 419-428.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2014. Parametric model of human body shape and ligaments for patient-specific epidural simulation. Artificial Intelligence in Medicine.
  • Mishu, M.C., Dubey, V.N., Hickish, T., Cole, J., 2014. Mathematical Modelling of Different Types of Body Support Surface for Pressure Ulcer Prevention. International Journal of Medical, Pharmaceutical Science and Engineering, 8 (5), 209-214.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2014. Synthetic Methods for Ultrasound-Guided Epidural Insertion Simulation. Journal of Medical Devices, 8 (2).
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2014. Virtual Reality Simulation Based Assessment Objectives for Epidural Training. Journal of Medical Devices, 8 (2).
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2014. Epidural Pressure Measurements From Various BMI Obstetric Patients. Journal of Medical Devices, 8 (3).
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2014. Devices for accurate placement of epidural Tuohy needle for Anaesthesia administration. Mechanical Sciences Journal, 5, 1-6.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2013. MRI based patient-specific computer models of vertebrae, ligament and soft tissue with various density for epidural needle insertion simulation. Medical Physics International Journal, 1 (2), 657.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2013. A review of epidural simulators: Where are we today? Medical Engineering and Physics, 35 (9).
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2013. Real-time Length Measurement of Epidural Tuohy Needle during Insertion. IET Science, Measurement & Technology, 7 (4), 215-222.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2013. Towards a realistic in-vitro experience of epidural Tuohy needle insertion. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 227 (7), 767-777.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2013. Epidural Simulation for Patients of Various BMI and Body Shapes. Journal of Medical Devices, Transactions of the ASME.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2012. Epidural needle length measurement by video processing. Iet Conference Publications, 2012 (600 CP).
  • Schroeder, J., Dubey, V., Hickish, T., Cole, J.. Wearable Electrocutaneous Feedback System: A Smart Device to Compensate for Sensation Loss. Journal of Medical Devices, 6 (1).
  • Dubey, V.N., Agrawal, S.K., 2011. Study of an Upper Arm Exoskeleton for Gravity Balancing and Minimization of Transmitted Forces. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H, Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 225, 1025-1035.
  • Dubey, V.N., Crowder, R.M., 2011. A robotic finger mechanism for robust industrial applications. Industrial Robot, 38, 352-360.
  • Dubey, V.N., Grewal, G.S., 2010. Efficacy of photoelasticity in developing whole-field imaging sensors. Optics and Lasers in Engineering, 48, 288-294.
  • Dubey, V.N., 2010. Photoelasticity revived for Tactile Sensing. Dimensions: The newsletter from the British Society for Strain Measurement, 8.
  • Dubey, V.N., Agrawal, S.K.. Gravity Balancing Conditions for an Upper Arm Exoskeleton. Journal of Medical Devices, 4.
  • Agrawal, S.K., Dubey, V.N., Gangloff, J.J., Brackbill, E., Sangwan, V., 2009. Optimization and design of a cable driven upper arm exoskeleton. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, 7 (PARTS A AND B).
  • Dubey, V.N., Grewal, G.S., 2009. Noise removal in three-fringe photoelasticity by median filtering. Optics and Lasers in Engineering, 47, 1226-1230.
  • Agrawal, S.K., Dubey, V.N., Gangloff Jr, J.J., Brackbill, E., Mao, Y., Sangwan, V., 2009. Design and Optimization of a Cable Driven Upper Arm Exoskeleton. Journal of Medical Devices, 3.
  • Dubey, V.N., 2009. Do it like a robot. Packaging Today, 10-11.
  • Dubey, V.N., Grewal, G.S., 2009. Load estimation from photoelastic fringe patterns under combined normal and shear forces. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 181.
  • Dubey, V.N., Crowder, R.M., 2008. Evolution of a novel finger mechanism for robust industrial end effectors. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, 2 (PARTS A AND B).
  • Grewal, G.S., Dubey, V.N., 2007. Inverse problem of photoelastic fringe mapping using neural networks. Measurement Science and Technology, 18, 1361-1366.
  • Dubey, V.N., Grewal, G.S., Claremont, D.J., 2007. Load Extraction from Photoelastic Images Using Neural Networks. Experimental Mechanics, 47, 263-270.
  • Grewal, G.S., Bharara, M., Cobb, J.E., Dubey, V.N., Claremont, D.J., 2006. A Novel Approach to Thermochromic Liquid Crystal Calibration Using Neural Networks. Measurement Science and Technology, 17, 1918-1924.
  • Dubey, V.N., Dai, J.S., 2006. A packaging robot for complex cartons. Industrial Robot, 33, 82-87.
  • Dubey, V.N., Crowder, R.M., 2006. A dynamic tactile sensor on photoelastic effect. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 128, 217-224.
  • Grewal, G.S., Dubey, V.N., Claremont, D., 2006. Isochromatic demodulation by fringe scanning. Strain, 42, 273-281.
  • Moffat, A.C., Osselton, M.D., Widdop, B., Clarke, E.G.C.. Clarke's analysis of drugs and poisons. Pharmaceutical Pr.
  • Moffat, A.C., Osselton, M.D., Widdop, B., Clarke, E.G.C.. Clarke's analysis of drugs and poisons. Pharmaceutical Pr.
  • Moffat, A.C., Osselton, M.D., Widdop, B., Clarke, E.G.C.. Clarke's analysis of drugs and poisons. Pharmaceutical Pr.
  • Moffat, A.C., Osselton, M.D., Widdop, B., Clarke, E.G.C.. Clarke's analysis of drugs and poisons. Pharmaceutical Pr.
  • Dubey, V.N., Dai, J.S.. Modelling and Kinematic Simulation of a Mechanism extracted from a Cardboard Fold. International Journal of Engineering Simulation, 2.
  • Dubey, V.N., Crowder, R.M., Chappell, P., 1999. Optimal object grasp using Tactile sensors and fuzzy logic. Robotica, 17, 685-693.
  • Dubey, V.N., Suresh, K.. A Study of Two-Wheeler Brakes. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India) Journal-MC, 72.

Books

  • Biomechatronics: Harmonizing Mechatronic Systems with Human Beings. Frontiers in Neuroscience.

Chapters

  • Dubey, V., Manna, SK, 2017. Upper Arm Exoskeletons-What specifications will meet users’ acceptability? In: Daniel G Fisher, eds. Robotics : New Research. Nova Publishers, New York.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2014. Development of Epidural Simulators: Towards Hybrid Virtual Reality Training. In: Serino, S., Cipresso, P., eds. Virtual Reality: Technologies, Medical Applications and Challenges. Nova Publisher.
  • Dubey, V.N., Vaughan, N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R.. Biomedical Engineering in Epidural Anaesthesia Research. Practical Applications in Biomedical Engineering. InTech Publishers.
  • Dubey, V.N., 2009. Photoelastic Stress Analysis. In: Evans, J.E., Dulieu-Barton, J.M., Burguete, R.L., eds. Modern Stress and Strain Analysis A state of the art guide to measurement techniques. London: British Society for Strain Measurement and Eureka, 10-11.
  • Dubey, V.N., Dai, J.S.. Complex Carton Packaging with Dexterous Robot Hands. In: Huat, L.K., eds. Industrial Robotics: Programming, Simulation and Applications. Mammendorf, Germany: pro Literatur verlag Robert Mayer-Scholz/Advanced Robotics Systems International.

Conferences

  • Dubey, V., Hickish, T.F., Holi, P., Rassem, T., Howard-Jones, P., Cole, J., Hickish, C.T., Jindal, S., Savage, S., Sharman, D., 2025. DIABETIC PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OVER MOBILE PHONES. In: Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2025 26/02/2025 Glasgow.
  • Sharman, D., Dubey, V., Hickish, T., Howard-Jones, P., Rassem, T., Jindal, S., Holi, P., Hickish, C.T., Cole, J., Savage, S., 2025. EVALUATION OF A SMARTPHONE-BASED POINT-OF-CARE NEUROPATHY TESTING DEVICE FOR REMOTE MONITORING AND EARLY DETECTION IN DIABETIC PATIENTS: A CLINICAL STUDY COMPARING ACCURACY AND FEASIBILITY WITH TRADITIONAL NEUROTHESIOMETER FOR IMPROVED MANAGEMENT OF DIABETIC PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY AND FOOT CARE IN ROUTINE CLINICAL PRACTICE. In: Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2025 26/02/2025 Glasgow.
  • Patil, S., Dubey, V.N., Holi, P., Geffard, F., 2024. DESIGNING ACCESSIBLE VR GAMES TO ASSIST STROKE REHABILITATION. Proceedings of the 2024 Design of Medical Devices Conference Dmd 2024.
  • Dubey, V., Patil, S., Holi, P., 2023. Non-Immersive VR Games for Upper Limb Rehabilitation Following a Stroke. In: BioMedEng23 Conference 14/09/2023 Swansea.
  • Coppini, D., Dave, J., Dubey, V., 2021. Development of a new device for screening for peripheral diabetic neuropathy. In: 57th EASD Annual Meeting 27/09/2021 Online. DIABETOLOGIA, 64 (SUPPL 1), 283-284.
  • Dave, J.M., Dubey, V.N., Coppini, D.V., Beavis, J., 2019. Predicting diabetic neuropathy risk level using artificial neural network based on clinical characteristics of subjects with diabetes. In: Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2019 06/03/2023 Liverpool, UK. Diabetic Medicine, 36 (S1), 144 Wiley-Blackwell.
  • Dubey, V.N., Manna, S.K., 2019. Design of a game-based rehabilitation system using kinect sensor. Frontiers in Biomedical Devices, BIOMED - 2019 Design of Medical Devices Conference, DMD 2019.
  • Manna, S.K., Dubey, V.N., 2019. Assessment of joint parameters in a Kinect sensor based rehabilitation game. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, 1.
  • Manna, S.K., Dubey, V.N., 2018. A novel hardware approach to integrating active and passive rehabilitation in a single exoskeleton. 2018 International Symposium on Medical Robotics Ismr 2018, 2018-January, 1-6.
  • Dave, J.M., Dubey, V.N., Lowes, V., Beavis, J., Coppini, D.V., 2018. A 'smarter' way of diagnosing the at-risk foot: Development of a novel tool based on vibratory measurements in subjects with diabetes. DIABETIC MEDICINE, 35, 164.
  • Manna, S.K., Dubey, V.N., 2018. An innovative elbow exoskeleton for stages of post-stroke rehabilitation. In: The UK-RAS Conference on Robotics and Autonomous Systems 12/12/2017 Bristol.
  • Manna, S.K., Dubey, V.N., 2018. Design proposal for a portable elbow exoskeleton. Frontiers in Biomedical Devices Biomed 2018 Design of Medical Devices Conference Dmd 2018.
  • Manna, S.K., Dubey, V.N., 2017. A mechanism for elbow exoskeleton for customised training. IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, 1597-1602.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., 2017. Monitoring Rehabilitation Parameters In Stroke Patients. In: International Design Engineering Technical Conferences 06/08/2017 Cleveland, Ohio, USA. https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/ ASME.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., 2017. Ultrasound Images For Accurate Epidural Needle Insertion. In: Design of Medical Devices 2017 09/04/2017 Minneapolis, MN, USA.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., 2017. Interpreting ultrasound images for accurate epidural needle insertion. Frontiers in Biomedical Devices Biomed 2017 Design of Medical Devices Conference Dmd 2017.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., 2017. Virtual hip replacement simulator for 3D printed implants. Frontiers in Biomedical Devices Biomed 2017 Design of Medical Devices Conference Dmd 2017.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Hickish, T., Cole, J., 2017. A smart device to substitute the neurothesiometer. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, 3.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., 2016. Mechanism For Adaptive Virtual Reality Feedback. In: ASME Design of Medical Devices Conference 10/04/2016 Minneapolis, MN, USA. ASME Journal of Medical Devices, 3 (10) ASME.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., 2016. Peripheral Neuropathy Point-Of-Care Testing (Poct) With Smartphone App. In: Intl. Design, Engineering & Technical Conference 21/08/2016 Charlotte, NC, USA.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., 2016. Hip replacement simulator for predicting dislocation risk. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, 1B-2016.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wainwright, T.W., Middleton, R.G., 2015. Can virtual-reality simulators assess experience and skill level of orthopaedic surgeons? Proceedings of the 2015 Science and Information Conference Sai 2015, 105-108.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wainwright, T.W., Middleton, R.G., 2015. Does virtual-reality training on orthopaedic simulators improve performance in the operating room? Proceedings of the 2015 Science and Information Conference Sai 2015, 51-54.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V., 2015. Surface Mesh Density Extraction of Orthopedic MRI with HSV Filtering. In: Design of Meical Deces onference 13/04/2015 Minnesota.
  • Isaacs, R., Wee, M., Parker, B., Dubey, V., Vaughan, N., 2014. Measurement of epidural insertion pressures in labouring women of varying body mass indices and imaging of the lumbar spine to develop a high-fidelity epidural simulator for training. ANAESTHESIA, 69, 84.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2014. In-Vivo Obstetric Pressure Measurements For Patient-Specific Epidural Simulator. In: ASME 2014 International Design, Engineering Technical Conferences and the Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 17/08/2014 Buffalo, NY, USA. asmedigitalcollection.asme.org ASME.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2014. Body Shape and Size Modelling Using Regression Analysis and Neural Network Prediction. In: ASME 2014 International Design, Engineering Technical Conferences and the Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 17/08/2014 Buffalo, NY, USA. asmedigitalcollection.asme.org.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2014. Spine Flexion and Extension Model for Epidural Simulator. In: ASME 2014 International Design, Engineering Technical Conferences and the Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 17/08/2014 Buffalo, NY, USA. asmedigitalcollection.asme.org.
  • Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R.A., Parker, B., Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., 2014. Measurement of epidural insertion pressures in labouring women of varying body mass indices (BMIs). In: Obstetric Anaesthetists Association Annual Meeting 20/05/2014 Dublin, Northern Ireland. International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2014. Epidural Pressure Measurements from Various BMI Obstetric Patients. In: ASME DMD2014, Design of Medical Devices Conference (DMD2014) 07/04/2014 Minneapolis, MN, USA..
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2014. Synthetic Methods for Ultrasound-Guided Epidural Insertion Simulation. In: ASME DMD2014, Design of Medical Devices Conference (DMD2014) 07/04/2014 Minneapolis, MN, USA.. asmedigitalcollection.asme.org.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2014. VR Simulation Based Assessment Objectives For Epidural Training. In: ASME DMD2014, Design of Medical Devices Conference (DMD2014) 07/04/2014 Minneapolis, MN. USA.. asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/ asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/: ASME.
  • Schroeder, J.W., Dubey, V., Hickish, T., Cole, T.. Intelligent Agent Based Software Architecture of a Wearable Electrotactile Feedback System for Balance Improvement. In: International Academic Conference on Engineering, Internet and Technology 12/12/2014 Prague. Proceedings of IAC-ElaT 2014.
  • Isaacs, R., Wee, M.Y.K., Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., 2013. Epidural Insertion Pressures In Labouring Women. In: Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare 19/11/2013 Harrogate, UK..
  • Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., 2013. Measurement Of Epidural Insertion Pressures In Labouring Women Of Varying BMIs. In: 18th Asean Congress of Anaesthesiologists 31/10/2013 Sinagpore.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2013. MRI based patient-specific computer models of vertebrae, ligament and soft tissue with various density for epidural needle insertion simulation. In: Proceedings of International Conference of Medical Physics ICMP2013 01/09/2013 Brighton UK. http://www.iomp.org/sites/default/files/mpi_2_with_suppl_ipem2013.pdf, 2 (1), 657 International Organisation of Medical Physics (IOMP), Medical Physics International Journal.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2013. Artificial Neural Network to Predict Patient Body Circumferences and Ligament Thicknesses. In: ASME 2013 Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2013 04/08/2013 Portland, Oregon, USA.. asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/ asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/: ASME.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2013. Heterogeneous tissue layer deformation with haptic feedback. In: ASME 2013 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference 04/08/2013 Portland, OR.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2013. Video Tracking of Tuohy Needle for an Enhanced Epidural Simulator User Interface. In: ASME 2013 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference 04/08/2013 Portland, OR.
  • Isaacs, R., Wee, M.Y.K., Dubey, V.N., Vaughan, N.. A nationwide survey on current training in epidural insertion. In: Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association meeting 22/05/2013 Bournemouth.
  • Isaacs, R., Wee, M.Y.K., Dubey, V.N., Vaughan, N.. A pilot study to measure the insertion force of a Tuohy needle in a porcine spine to inform the conduct of a clinical study to measure epidural needle insertion force in labouring women. In: Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association meeting 22/05/2013 Bournemouth.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2013. Epidural Simulation for Patients of Various BMI and Body Shapes. In: ASME DMD2013, Design of Medical Devices Conference (DMD2013) 08/04/2013 Minneapolis, MN, USA. asmedigitalcollection.asme.org asmedigitalcollection.asme.org: ASME.
  • Schroeder, J.W., Dubey, V.N., Hickish, T., Cole, J., Mecheraoui, C., Swain, I.. Applications of electrical stimulation and electrotactile feedback in human spaceflight. In: 63rd International Astronautical Congress 01/10/2012 Naples, Italy.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2012. Haptic Interface on Measured Data for Epidural Simulation. In: ASME 2012 Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2012 12/08/2012 Chicago, IL, USA. asmedigitalcollection.asme.org asmedigitalcollection.asme.org: ASME.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2012. Virtual Reality based Enhanced Visualization of Epidural Insertion. In: ASME 2012 Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2012 12/08/2012 Chicago, IL, USA. asmedigitalcollection.asme.org asmedigitalcollection.asme.org: ASME.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2012. Measuring Tuohy Needle Insertion Force on a Porcine Spine. In: 6th International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering (iCBBE 2012) 17/05/2012 Shanghai, China.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2012. Measuring Tuohy needle insertion force on a porcine spine. In: 6th International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering (iCBBE) 01/05/2012 Shanghai, China.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., 2012. Advanced Epidural Simulator with 3D Flexible Spine and Haptic Interface. In: Design of Medical Devices 10/04/2012 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
  • Schroeder, J.W., Dubey, V.N., Hickish, T.F., Cole, J., 2012. Wearable Electrocutaneous Feed-back System: A Smart Device to Compensate for Sensation Loss. In: Design of Medical Devices 10/04/2012 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
  • Schroeder, J.W., Dubey, V.N., Hickish, T.F., Cole, J., 2012. Case Study on Repeatability of a Threshold-Based Calibration Method for Electrocutaneous Feedback Systems. In: Design of Medical Devices 10/04/2012 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R.. Advanced Epidural Simulator with 3D Flexible Spine and Haptic Interface. In: Design of Medical Devices Conference 2012 10/04/2012 University of Minnesota, Minneapolis USA. Journal of Medical Devices: ASME.
  • Schroeder, J.W., Dubey, V.N., Hickish, T.F., Cole, J., 2011. Electrocutaneous feedback system to improve the estimation of pressure applied to the foot. In: International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices (BIODEVICES 2011) 26/01/2011 Rome, Italy.
  • Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K., Gabrys, B.. Simulating Epidural Injection: A virtual patient for training. In: SET for Britain 14/03/2011 House of Commons, London.
  • Schroeder, J.W., Dubey, V.N., Hickish, T., Cole, J.. Electrocutaneous Feedback System to Improve the Estimation of Pressure Applied to the Foot. BIODEVICES SciTePress.
  • Dubey, V.N., Agrawal, S.K., 2010. Gravity balancing conditions for an upper arm exoskeleton. In: 2010 Design of Medical Devices Conference 13/04/2010 Minneapolis, MN, USA.
  • Dubey, V.N., Klopot, W., Skupin, P.. Implementation of Virtual Control Strategies for Natural Rehabilitation of Arm with Visual and Force Feedback. In: IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO 2010) 14/12/2010 Tianjin, China. IEEE.
  • Brackbill, E.A., Mao, Y., Agrawal, S.K., Annapragada, M., Dubey, V.N., 2009. Dynamics and Control of a 4-dof Wearable Cable-driven Upper Arm Exoskeleton. In: IEEE ICRA2009: International Conference on Robotics and Automation 12/05/2009 Kobe, Japan.
  • Agrawal, S.K., Dubey, V.N., Gangloff Jr, J.J., Brackbill, E.A., Sangwan, V., 2009. Optimization and design of a cable driven upper arm exoskeleton. In: ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conference 30/08/2009 San Diego, California, USA.
  • Davis, M., Dubey, V.N., Velay, X., 2009. Piezoelectric generators as battery chargers in mobile devices. In: ASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conference 30/08/2009 San Diego, California, USA.
  • Brackbill, E.A., Mao, Y., Agrawal, S.K., Annapragada, M., Dubey, V.N., 2009. Dynamics and Control of a 4-dof Wearable Cable-driven Upper Arm Exoskeleton. ICRA: 2009 IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION, VOLS 1-7, 2308-+.
  • Dubey, V.N., Crowder, R.M., 2008. Evolution of a novel finger mechanism for robust industrial end effectors. In: ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference 03/08/2008 Brooklyn, New York, USA.
  • Dubey, V.N., Grewal, G.S., 2007. Photoelastic stress analysis under unconventional loading. In: ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference 04/09/2007 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. , 525-530.
  • Dubey, V.N., Grewal, G.S., 2007. Tactile whole-field imaging sensor on photoelasticity. In: ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference 04/09/2007 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. , 339-345.
  • Gangloff Jr, J.J., Dubey, V.N., Agrawal, S.K.. Design of a Wearable Upper Extremity Orthotic Exoskeleton. In: Summer Undergraduate Research 08/08/2007 University of Delaware, USA.
  • Dubey, V.N., Grewal, G.S., Claremont, D.J., 2006. Extraction of load information from photoelastic images using neural networks. In: 2006 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information In Engineering Conference 10/09/2006 Philadelphia, USA.
  • Grewal, G.S., Dubey, V.N., Claremont, D.J.. Diabetic Foot Ulceration: A predictor instrument for the pandemic. In: Britain’s Top Younger Scientists, Engineers and Technologist 13/03/2006 The House of Commons, London.
  • Stone, T.A., Wood, D.E.. Processing surface electromyography signals recorded from the lower limb during unimpaired and hemiplegic walking. In: Dubey, V.N., eds. 5th Academic Biomedical Engineering Research Group (ABERG) Workshop 10/02/2005 Bournemouth University, England. Poole, England: Bournemouth University.
  • Bharara, M., Cobb, J.E., 2005. Liquid Crystal Thermography (LCT) in Biomechanical Assessment of the Diabetic Foot. In: Dubey, V.N., eds. 5th Academic Biomedical Engineering Research Group (ABERG) Workshop 10/02/2005 Bournemouth University, England. , 32-37 Poole, England: Bournemouth University.
  • Yong, K., Cobb, J.E., Claremont, D.J., 2005. Near Infrared Spectroscopy of the Diabetic Foot. In: Dubey, V.N., eds. 5th Academic Biomedical Engineering Research Group (ABERG) Workshop 10/02/2005 Bournemouth University, England. , 21-26 Poole, England: Bournemouth University.
  • Grewal, G.S., Dubey, V.N., Claremont, D.J.. Shear force sensor for detection of diabetic foot ulceration. In: 2nd Life Sciences Interfaces (LSI) Conference 01/12/2005 University of Southampton, England.
  • Dubey, V.N., Crowder, R.M., 2005. Photoelasticity based dynamic tactile sensor. In: ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference 24/09/2005 Long Beach, California, USA. , 235-243 ASME.
  • Grewal, G.S., Dubey, V.N., Claremont, D.J.. Digital photoelasticity in assessment of shear forces in diabetic foot ulceration. In: 5th Academic Biomedical Engineering Research Group Workshop 10/02/2005 Bournemouth University, England.
  • Dubey, V.N., Crowder, R.M., 2004. Grasping and control issues in adaptive end effectors. In: ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference 28/09/2004 Salt Lake City, Utah (USA). , 327-335.
  • Moffat, A.C., Osselton, M.D., Widdop, B., Clarke, E.G.C.. Clarke's analysis of drugs and poisons. Pharmaceutical Pr.
  • Dubey, V.N., Crowder, R.M., 2003. Designing a dexterous reconfigurable packaging system for flexible automation. In: ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference 02/09/2003 Chicago, Illinois (USA). , 1033-1039.
  • Dubey, V.N., Crowder, R.M., 2002. A finger mechanism for adaptive end effectors. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, 5 B.
  • Dubey, V.N., Crowder, R.M., 2002. A finger mechanism for adaptive end effectors. In: ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference 29/09/2002 Montreal, Canada. , 995-1001 ASME.
  • Crowder, R.M., Dubey, V.N., Chappell, P.. Dynamic Control of fingertip force using Tactile Sensors and Fuzzy Logic. In: 6th International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and Vision 2000, ICARCV 2000 01/12/2000 Singapore.
  • Crowder, R.M., Dubey, V.N., Chappell, P., Whatley, D.R., 1999. A Multifingered End Effector for Unstructured Environments. In: IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation 10/05/1999 Detroit, Michigan, USA. , 3038-3043.
  • Dubey, V.N., Dai, J.S., Stamp, K.J., Rees Jones, J.. Kinematic Simulation of a Metamorphic Mechanism. In: Tenth World Congress on the Theory of Machine and Mechanisms (IFToMM) 20/06/1999 Oulu, Finland.
  • Dubey, V.N., Crowder, R.M., Chappell, P.. A Robotic End Effector for Unstructured Environments. In: 7th Topical Meeting on Robotics and Remote Systems 27/04/1997 Radisson Riverfront Hotel and Conference Center, Augusta, Georgia, USA. American Nuclear Society.
  • Dubey, V.N., Ramarao, C.T.. Robot Gripper: A Paradigm of Human Hand. In: Eighth National Convention of Production Engineers 16/07/1993 Allahabad, India.

Reports

  • Dubey, V., 2012. Study of an assistive device which helps to lift the arm. Internal Publication.
  • Dubey, V., 2011. Injected needle length recognition for epidural syringe using image processing technology. Internal Publication.
  • Dubey, V., 2011. Real-time data transfer and interface for a system of encoders. Internal Publication.
  • Dubey, V.N.. Design of a Gravity-balancing Upper-arm Orthosis for Older People. The Royal Academy of Engineering.
  • Dubey, V.N., Dai, J.S., Stamp, K.J.. Machine Reconfiguration Case Study for Rapid Changeovers from A Set of Prismatic Cartons. Port Sunlight Laboratory, Wirral: Unilever Research.
  • Dubey, V.N., Dai, J.S., Stamp, K.J.. Machine Reconfiguration Data from Complex Cartons. Port Sunlight Laboratory, Wirral: Unilever Research.
  • Dubey, V.N., Dai, J.S., Stamp, K.J.. Extraction of Carton Information for the Purpose of Machine Reconfiguration. Port Sunlight Laboratory, Wirral: Unilever Research.
  • Dubey, V.N., Dai, J.S., Stamp, K.J.. Advanced Modelling, Design and Experimental Work of a New Reconfigurable System for Packaging with a Multi-fingered Robot Hand. Port Sunlight Laboratory, Wirral: Unilever Research.
  • Dubey, V.N., Dai, J.S., Stamp, K.J.. Advanced Modelling and Kinematic Simulation of a Complex Carton. Port Sunlight Laboratory, Wirral: Unilever Research.

Theses

  • Vaughan, N., 2014. Patient-specific Epidural Simulator for Training and Assessment. Bournemouth University, Faculty of Science & Technology.
  • Vaughan, N., 2011. Development of an Epidural Simulator for Virtual Training and Administration. Bournemouth University School of Design, Engineering & Computing.

Patents

Software

PhD Students

  • Gurtej Singh Grewal. Digital Photoelasticity in Biomedical sensing
  • Neil Vaughan. Development of an Epidural Simulator for Virtual Training and Administration
  • Jan Walter Schroeder. Creating artificial sensation by tactile sensing and intelligent stimulation of sensory nerves
  • Mahbub Chowdhury Mishu. Intelligent Pressure sore identification and Alarm System

Profile of Teaching UG

  • Interested in teaching design related subjects particularly with emerging technologies and innovative ideas such as Applied Technology, Advanced Technology and Innovation and Robotics.

Invited Lectures

  • A tryst with Upper Arm Exoskeleton, University of Portsmouth, 19 Feb 2020 more
  • Technology to detect impending fall in older adult, Cobham Sports & Social Club, Wimborne, 12 Feb 2020 more
  • Electro-tactile Feedback to improve gait/balaning, King's College London, 19 Feb 2019 more
  • What Exoskeleton Design is fit for stroke rehab?, Imperial College London, 27 Jun 2018 more
  • Robotic Manipulation: Dexterity vs Complexity, Weymouth, 14 Sep 2017 more
  • Research in Biomedical Engineering, University of Southampton, 08 Dec 2016 more
  • Creating tactile feedback with intelligent, Columbia University (Teachers College), New York, 27 Aug 2016 more
  • Complex carton packaging by a multi, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing China, 24 Aug 2015 more
  • Upper arm exoskeletons for assistance, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, 19 Aug 2015 more
  • Now that's what I call research!, Festival of Learning, Bournemouth University, 15 Jul 2015 more
  • Towards Upper Arm Exoskeletons for Assistance and, Delft, the Netherlands, 07 Oct 2013 more
  • Creating artificial sensation by tactile sensing, University of Delaware, 25 Feb 2011 more
  • Wearable cable driven upper arm exoskeleton, Bournemouth University, 18 Jun 2009 more
  • Design and Optimization of a Gravity Balancing, University of Delaware, 26 Sep 2008 more
  • A wearable Upper Arm Exoskeleton, University of Delaware, 17 Jul 2008 more
  • Optimal Design of the Upper Arm Exoskeleton, University of Delaware, USA, 28 Sep 2007 more
  • The Anniversary Symposium, Noordwijk, Holland, 15 Jun 2007 more

Grants

  • Developing commercialisation potential of our patented point-of-care neuropathy assessment device (National Institute of Health and Medical Research, 01 May 2021). Awarded
  • AiBle: An upper-limb rehabilitation exoskeleton robot based on AI and cloud computing (EU Interreg Project, 30 Jun 2020). Awarded
  • Defining a normal range and variability for vibration perception using the NERVE device (Bournemouth University, 03 Apr 2017). In Progress
  • Producing a Physical Prototype Patient-specific Epidural Simulator for Training (Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (AAGBI), 01 Jul 2016). In Progress
  • Commercialization of the Neuropathy Assessment Device (NHS England, 08 Jan 2016). In Progress
  • Development of a Virtual Reality Hip Replacement Simulator for Training (Wessex Academic Health Science Network (WAHSN), 01 Jul 2015). Completed
  • Portable upper arm exoskeleton for assistance and training (Bournemouth University, 01 Jul 2015). In Progress
  • A smart diagnosis tool for comprehensive clinical assessment of peripheral neuropathy (Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 01 Oct 2014). Awarded
  • Development of a neuropathy assessment device with smart phone interface (Royal Bournemouth Hospital, 01 Jul 2014). Awarded
  • Real-time Adaptive networked control of rescue roBOTs (RABOT) (FP7 : EU International Research Staff Exchange Scheme, 01 Jan 2013). Awarded
  • Real-time Adaptive networked control of rescue roBOTs (RABOT) (FP7 : EU International Research Staff Exchange Scheme, 01 Jan 2013). Awarded
  • Quantification of the pressures generated during insertion of an epidural needle and subsequent imaging of the epidural space in labouring women of varying body mass indices (Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association, 01 Aug 2012). Awarded
  • Quantification of the pressures generated during insertion of an epidural needle and subsequent imaging of the epidural space in labouring women of varying body mass indices (Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association, 01 Aug 2012). Awarded
  • Intelligent Pressure Sore Identification and Alarming Systems (Royal Bournemouth Hospital, 01 Mar 2012). Awarded
  • Intelligent Pressure Sore Identification and Alarming Systems (Royal Bournemouth Hospital, 01 Mar 2012). Awarded
  • Development of an epidural simulator for virtual training and administration (Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 01 Nov 2010). Awarded
  • Development of an epidural simulator for virtual training and administration (Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 01 Nov 2010). Awarded
  • 2010 UK-US Collaboration Development Award (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, 01 Nov 2010). Completed
  • 2010 UK-US Collaboration Development Award (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, 01 Nov 2010). Completed
  • Development of a portable 3D-Goniometer for recovery assessment of arms functional (Higher Education Innovation Fund, 01 Jan 2010). Completed
  • Development of a portable 3D-Goniometer for recovery assessment of arms functional (Higher Education Innovation Fund, 01 Jan 2010). Completed
  • Wireless electronic height measuring device (Royal Bournemouth NHS Foundation Trust, 06 Aug 2009). Completed
  • Creating artificial sensation by tactile sensing and innervations through nerve endings (Royal Bournemouth Hospital, 02 Feb 2009). Awarded
  • Creating artificial sensation by tactile sensing and innervations through nerve endings (Royal Bournemouth Hospital, 02 Feb 2009). Awarded
  • Gravity-balancing Orthoses for Stroke Patients (Bournemouth University, 01 Oct 2007). Awarded
  • Gravity-balancing Orthoses for Stroke Patients (Bournemouth University, 01 Oct 2007). Awarded
  • Design of a Gravity-balancing Upper-arm Orthosis for Older People. (Royal Academy of Engineering, 01 Apr 2007). Completed
  • Design of a Gravity-balancing Upper-arm Orthosis for Older People. (Royal Academy of Engineering, 01 Apr 2007). Completed
  • Intelligent Processing of Photoelastic Images for Whole-Field Load Analyses (Bournemouth University, 01 Mar 2007). Awarded
  • Intelligent Processing of Photoelastic Images for Whole-Field Load Analyses (Bournemouth University, 01 Mar 2007). Awarded
  • Shear force sensor for diabetic foot ulceration (Bournemouth University, 01 Aug 2002). Awarded
  • Shear force sensor for diabetic foot ulceration (Bournemouth University, 01 Aug 2002). Awarded

External Responsibilities

Qualifications

  • PhD in Robotics (University of Southampton, 1997)
  • MEng in Design Engineering (Allahabad University, 1990)
  • BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering (Allahabad University, 1988)

Honours

  • NHS Innovation Challenge Prize 2015-16 (NHS England, 2016)
  • Innovation Award 2016 (Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2016)
  • Hind Rattan Award (Jewel of India) (NRI Welfare Society of India, 2014)
  • Innovation Award in Information Technology (The Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2013)
  • Collaboration Development Award (Department of Business Innovation & Skills, 2010)
  • Travel Award (IEEE, 2007)
  • Global Research Award (Royal Academy of Engineering, 2006)
  • International Travel Grant (Royal Academy of Engineering, 2006)
  • International Travel Grant (Royal Academy of Engineering, 2005)
  • International Travel Grant (Royal Academy of Engineering, 2004)
  • International Travel Grant (Royal Academy of Engineering, 2003)
  • Research Studentship (University of Southampton, 1994)
  • Overseas Research Student Award (UK committee of Vice Chancellors and Principals, 1994)
  • Gold Medal for standing first in Design stream (MEng) (Allahabad University, 1991)
  • Graduate Scholarship for Master Course (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, 1988)
  • Merit Scholarship (Allahabad University, 1984)

Memberships

  • Higher Education Academy, Senior Fellow (2017-),
  • The Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Member (2015-),
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Member (2012-),
  • The Institution of Engineering and Technology, Member (2000-),

Networks

  • Scientific Program Committee of IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, since 2007.
  • Elected Member of the National Council of the British Society for Strain Measurement (BSSM) 2008-2010.
  • Member of the Program Committee of the IEEE BioRob Conference, 2008.
  • Member of the Program Committee of the International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics since 2010.
  • Track Chair for Rehabilitation on the Design of Medical Devices Conferences, Minneapolis USA since 2010.
  • Member of the Technical Committee for Biomechanical Engineering of the International Federation for the Promotion of Mechanism and Machine Science (IFToMM) since 2011.
  • Associate Editor of IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics since 2007.
  • Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers and associated with Mechanism and Robotics Committee
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology Networks on Healthcare Technology, Robotics and Mechatronics
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