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Martin Ferguson-Pell is a biomedical engineer and credentialed clinical scientist with an academic career focused on the study of secondary complications related to physical disability and the underlying causes that reduce incidence. He established the Rehabilitation Robotics Laboratory in the Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, which employs virtual reality systems to simulate the biomechanical and physiological conditions faced by long-term wheelchair users and elite wheelchair athletes. His innovative work includes analyzing EMG signals from the upper extremities using advanced techniques integrated into an FPGA system to identify and measure muscle fatigue in real time. He leads a research program funded by a grant from the Alberta Innovates Health Solutions, focusing on detecting deep tissue injuries through non-invasive methods. He collaborates with Telus Health Solutions on a living laboratory network to enhance community care for vulnerable seniors. Ferguson-Pell has held significant positions including the founding ASPIRE Chair in Neuromuscular Restoration Rehabilitation at University College London, and Director of Research at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (NHS Trust). He is also a fellow of various professional associations and has published extensively in the fields of rehabilitation robotics and biomechanics.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB
Appointed Dean of the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, expanded programs in physical therapy and occupational therapy.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB
Managed a challenging period with budget cuts and strategic planning.
Rehabilitation Technology Center, Helen Hayes Hospital • New York, NY
Integrated research, education, and clinical services for people with complex disabilities.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management