Dr Appolinaire Etoundi

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  • Qualifications:MEng, MSc, PhD, FHEA
  • Position:Senior Lecturer in Mechatronics
  • Department:FET - Engineering, Design and Mathematics
  • Telephone:+4411732 86770

About me

Dr. Appolinaire Etoundi, holding a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bristol, is a dynamic academic whose journey began as a Teaching Associate in Engineering Design at the University of Bristol. His academic trajectory then led him to a postdoctoral position on the System Design of Ultra Efficient Chain Drives research project with Renold PLC, where he contributed significantly to developing a test rig for the British Olympic Cycling Team.
 
After joining UWE in 2013 and being distinguished by a commitment to impactful research, Appolinaire's focus shifted towards assistive and rehabilitative technologies following an encounter with Paralympic champion Andy Lewis MBE. His research, deeply rooted in bio-inspired technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI), aims at advancing devices and systems for upper and lower-limb amputees. By integrating advantageous design concepts from biological systems, particularly in compliance and versatility, into electromechanical systems, he envisions enhancing the efficiency of mobile robots and rehabilitation/prosthetic devices.
 
The interdisciplinary nature of his work is reflected in the extraction and application of principles from diverse fields, optimising engineering and biomedical devices. With a keen eye on the future, Appolinaire is driven by a passion for multidisciplinary systems. His primary research thrust lies in conceiving mechatronic solutions at the nexus of bioinspired, biomechanical, rehabilitation, and robotic engineering. His contributions extend beyond academia, with notable media coverage and impactful projects, underscoring his dedication to advancing knowledge and making a positive impact on the intersection of technology and healthcare.

He is currently teaching the following courses:

Mechatronics
Biomechatronics
Engineering Design
Electromechanical systems
Healthcare Science

Area of expertise

Robotics

Biomimetics/Bioinspired Technologies
Rehabilitation
Mechatronics
Smart Systems
Prosthetics/Exoskeleton

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