Professor Venky Dubey

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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. I enjoy teaching design related engineering subjects with aspects of mechatronic devices offering an appreciation of the emerging technologies and innovative ideas. I serve on the conference organisation committees of the ASME (Mechanism & Robotics) and the IEEE (Rehabilitation Robotics).

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).

Publications

Journal articles

Zhang, D., Dubey, V.N., Yu, W. and Low, K.H., 2018. Editorial: Biomechatronics: Harmonizing Mechatronic Systems With Human Beings. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 12, 1-3.

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Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wainwright, T. and Middleton, R., 2016. A Review of Virtual Reality Based Training Simulators for Orthopaedic Surgery. Medical Engineering and Physics, 38 (2), 59-71.

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Isaacs, R.A., Wee, M.Y.K., Dubey, V.N. and Vaughan, N., 2013. A pilot study to measure the insertion force of a Tuohy needle in a porcine spine. Abstract. International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia, 22 (Supple), S7-?.

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Dubey, V.N. and Grewal, G.S., 2009. Load estimation from photoelastic fringe patterns under combined normal and shear forces. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 181 (012074).

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Dubey, V.N., Dave, J.M., Beavis, J. and 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.

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Books

Chapters

Dubey, V. and Manna, SK, 2017. Upper Arm Exoskeletons-What specifications will meet users' acceptability? In: Daniel G Fisher, eds. Robotics : New Research. Nova Publishers, New York, 123-169.

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Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2014. Development Of Epidural Simulators: Towards Hybrid Virtual Reality Training. Virtual Reality: Technologies, Medical Applications and Challenges. 83-124.

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Dubey, V.N., Vaughan, N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R., 2013. Biomedical Engineering in Epidural Anaesthesia Research. Practical Applications in Biomedical Engineering. InTech Publishers.

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Dubey, V.N. and Dai, J.S., 2007. 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, 583-594.

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Dubey, V.N., 2009. Photoelastic Stress Analysis. In: Evans, J.E., Dulieu-Barton, J.M. and 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.

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Conferences

Dave, J.M., Dubey, V.N., Coppini, D.V. and 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 Liverpool. 144-144.

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Coppini, D., Dave, J. and Dubey, V., 2021. Development of a new device for screening for peripheral diabetic neuropathy. In:. 283-284.

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Dubey, V.N. and Crowder, R.M., 2002. A finger mechanism for adaptive end effectors. In:. 995-1001.

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Manna, S.K. and Dubey, V.N., 2019. Assessment of joint parameters in a Kinect sensor based rehabilitation game. In:.

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Dubey, V.N. and Manna, S.K., 2019. Design of a game-based rehabilitation system using kinect sensor. In:.

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Grants

Grants

Design of a Gravity-balancing Upper-arm Orthosis for Older People. (Royal Academy of Engineering, 1 April 2007). Completed
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, 1 August 2012). Awarded
Real-time Adaptive networked control of rescue roBOTs (RABOT). (FP7 : EU International Research Staff Exchange Scheme, 1 January 2013). Awarded
2010 UK-US Collaboration Development Award. (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, 1 November 2010). Completed
Development of a portable 3D-Goniometer for recovery assessment of arms functional. (Higher Education Innovation Fund, 1 January 2010). Completed
Intelligent Pressure Sore Identification and Alarming Systems. (Royal Bournemouth Hospital, 1 March 2012). Awarded
Development of an epidural simulator for virtual training and administration. (Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 1 November 2010). Awarded
Creating artificial sensation by tactile sensing and innervations through nerve endings. (Royal Bournemouth Hospital, 2 February 2009). Awarded
Gravity-balancing Orthoses for Stroke Patients. (Bournemouth University, 1 October 2007). Awarded
Intelligent Processing of Photoelastic Images for Whole-Field Load Analyses. (Bournemouth University, 1 March 2007). Awarded
Shear force sensor for diabetic foot ulceration. (Bournemouth University, 1 August 2002). Awarded
Design of a Gravity-balancing Upper-arm Orthosis for Older People. (Royal Academy of Engineering, 1 April 2007). Completed
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, 1 August 2012). Awarded
Real-time Adaptive networked control of rescue roBOTs (RABOT). (FP7 : EU International Research Staff Exchange Scheme, 1 January 2013). Awarded
2010 UK-US Collaboration Development Award. (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, 1 November 2010). Completed
Development of a portable 3D-Goniometer for recovery assessment of arms functional. (Higher Education Innovation Fund, 1 January 2010). Completed
Intelligent Pressure Sore Identification and Alarming Systems. (Royal Bournemouth Hospital, 1 March 2012). Awarded
Development of an epidural simulator for virtual training and administration. (Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 1 November 2010). Awarded
Creating artificial sensation by tactile sensing and innervations through nerve endings. (Royal Bournemouth Hospital, 2 February 2009). Awarded
Gravity-balancing Orthoses for Stroke Patients. (Bournemouth University, 1 October 2007). Awarded
Intelligent Processing of Photoelastic Images for Whole-Field Load Analyses. (Bournemouth University, 1 March 2007). Awarded
Shear force sensor for diabetic foot ulceration. (Bournemouth University, 1 August 2002). Awarded
Development of a neuropathy assessment device with smart phone interface. (Royal Bournemouth Hospital, 1 July 2014). Awarded
A smart diagnosis tool for comprehensive clinical assessment of peripheral neuropathy. (Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 1 October 2014). Awarded
Producing a Physical Prototype Patient-specific Epidural Simulator for Training. (Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (AAGBI), 1 July 2016). In Progress
Defining a normal range and variability for vibration perception using the NERVE device. (Bournemouth University, 3 April 2017). In Progress
Commercialization of the Neuropathy Assessment Device. (NHS England, 8 January 2016). In Progress
Development of a Virtual Reality Hip Replacement Simulator for Training. (Wessex Academic Health Science Network (WAHSN), 1 July 2015). Completed
Wireless electronic height measuring device. (Royal Bournemouth NHS Foundation Trust, 6 August 2009). Completed
Portable upper arm exoskeleton for assistance and training. (Bournemouth University, 1 July 2015). In Progress
AiBle: An upper-limb rehabilitation exoskeleton robot based on AI and cloud computing. (EU Interreg Project, 30 June 2020). Awarded
Developing commercialisation potential of our patented point-of-care neuropathy assessment device. (National Institute of Health and Medical Research, 1 May 2021). Awarded

Outreach & engagement

External responsibilities

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Associate Editor (2010)
Frontiers iPublishers, Topical Editor (2016)
Copernicus Publications Germany, Associate Editor (2010)
Techno Press Korea, On Editorial Board (2012)
Emerald Publications, • Editorial Advisory Board (2008)
Global Journal of Physics Express, On Editorial Board (2010)
Emerald Publications, Editorial Advisory Board (2008)
Emerald Publications, Editorial Advisory Board (2008)
International Frequency Sensor Association (IFSA), Editorial Advisory Board (2006)

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Honours

Gold Medal for standing first in Design stream (MEng) (Allahabad University, 1991)

Merit Scholarship (Allahabad University, 1984)

Graduate Scholarship for Master Course (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, 1988)

Research Studentship (University of Southampton, 1994)

Overseas Research Student Award (UK committee of Vice Chancellors and Principals, 1994)

International Travel Grant (Royal Academy of Engineering, 2003)

International Travel Grant (Royal Academy of Engineering, 2004)

International Travel Grant (Royal Academy of Engineering, 2005)

International Travel Grant (Royal Academy of Engineering, 2006)

Travel Award (IEEE, 2007)

Global Research Award (Royal Academy of Engineering, 2006)

Collaboration Development Award (Department of Business Innovation & Skills, 2010)

Innovation Award in Information Technology (The Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2013)

Hind Rattan Award (Jewel of India) (NRI Welfare Society of India, 2014)

NHS Innovation Challenge Prize 2015-16 (NHS England, 2016)

Innovation Award 2016 (Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2016)