Soumya Manna

I am a Principal Lecturer in Design Engineering, Course Director of Biomedical Engineering and School Lead for Teaching and Learning at School of ETD.

I joined CCCU in 2019 as a Lecturer in Design Engineering and have recently been promoted to Principal Lecturer/Associate Professor. Prior to this, I served as an Assistant Professor and held various leadership roles in overseas higher education institutions for three years.

My current teaching focuses on modules in Healthcare Technology, Medical Devices, Mechatronics, Mathematics, and Robotics. Additionally, I contribute to teaching Assistive Robotics to medical students at Kent and Medway Medical School. I am also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK), recognized for my contributions to engineering education and pedagogical research. I have been in school leadership roles in quality management and student support such as course directorship of Biomedical Engineering, previous school lead in personal academic tutoring, school lead in teaching and learning and member of the faculty ethics review committee.

My research primarily focuses on the design of medical devices, such as wearable exoskeletons for assistance and rehabilitation, sensor deployment for gait analysis, telehealth solutions, and IoT-based biomedical applications. Following the completion of my PhD in Medical Robotics, I have engaged in interdisciplinary collaborative research on exoskeletons, online tele-neurorehabilitation portals, and haemorrhoids electrotherapy tools.

With over 40 research papers published in reputable conferences and journals, I also serve as a guest editor and reviewer for leading academic publications. I also contribute to quality control in Higher education UK where I serve as a course assessor, validation expert and examiner in other UK and international HEIs. I am also a member of the BioMedEng Association and a technical committee member of national and international conferences. I have also delivered lectures as an invited keynote speaker at several national and international conferences, faculty development programs, Medical Innovation Event etc. I have been a STEM ambassador since 2019 and have participated in more than 50 STEM activities to encourage students and promoting STEM courses.

Educational qualifications:

Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, Canterbury Christ Church University, United Kingdom
PhD (Medical Robotics), Bournemouth University, United Kingdom
Master of Technology (Mechatronics), Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology,
India Bachelor of Technology (Electronics and Instrumentation), West Bengal University of Technology, India

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Outline of teaching modules developed at CCCU

Biological Medical Science – Level 5 (Module leader)
Design for Medical Applications – Level 6 (Module leader)
Robot Kinematics and Dynamics - Level 7 (Module leader)
Interdisciplinary Communication Skills – Level 0 FSESS Faculty Module
Emerging Creative Technologies – Level 7 Challenge Module
Professional Engineering Project (with Mechatronics) – Level 4
Mathematics and Computing for Engineers – Level 4
Fundamental of Computer Programming - Foundation year

Outline of teaching modules developed at Kent and Medway Medical school

Assistive Robotics -Yr 1 and Yr 2 BMBS (Module leader)

Outline of teaching modules developed Overseas

Analog & Digital Electronics
Industrial Instrumentation
Microcontroller, Sensor
Plant Automation
Embedded System

Research interests & Supervison

Do you want to do a research degree? Are you interested in Engineering or related topics? Then I would be pleased to hear from you.

Ongoing Research Projects:

An online tool to support neuro-rehabilitation physio exercises.
BCI controlled flexible, affordable and wearable exo-suit for tele-neurorehabilitation.
Investigating the security issues of IoT devices using machine learning techniques.
Remodeling of Electrotherapy Device for Hemorrhoid Treatment (in collaboration with eXroid).

Completed collaborative internal/external funding projects:

PI for Accelerated KTP project on ‘Remodelling of electrotherapy device for haemorrhoid treatment’ funded by Innovate UK – completed (£26.1K).
RKE Internship 2024 on ‘Remote Telerobotic controlled laser welding system using hand glove in hazardous conditions’ funded by HEI– completed (£2.6K).
eXroid and CCCU Enterprise funded alternative BOM list for Electrotherapy Tool - completed (£5K).
Consultancy project on a new fastener solution for disabled clothing funded by Able Label and CCCU Enterprise – completed (£2.6K).
Research Accelerator funding from CCCU Internal on Biomedical Engineering (£3K).
RKE Internship 2022 project on ‘Affordable Smart Robot for STEM Education in Schools’ funded by HEI – completed (£2.6K).
RKE Internship 2021 project on ‘A Web-based Physio-tool for Remote Post-stroke Rehabilitation’ funded by HEI – completed (£2.6K). Research Supervision at CCCU

Research Supervision at CCCU:

First Supervisor (PhD by Thesis), Topic: Investigating the security issues of IoT devices using machine learning techniques. 2021-ongoing
Second Supervisor (PhD by Thesis), Topic: Smart and Secure Tele-Neurorehabilitation Framework. 2021-ongoing
3D model of a wearable joint support, Nuffield research placements (6 students) – completed (2021)
2022 RKE internship (HEI funded) – completed
2021 RKE internship (HEI funded) – completed
Industry outsourced CDIO projects at Foundation and Level 4 (2021 & 2022)
Final year KMMS students (2 students), Topic: Wearable assistive robots for osteoarthritis and never palsy – ongoing. • MSc project supervision – 9 students – completed.
Intern in small-scale industry project funded by eXroid and CCCU – completed.
RKE Internship 2021, 2022, 2024 (HEI funded) - completed.
Nuffield research placements 2021 (6 students) – completed.

Collaborators:

NHS Trust, UK
University of Essex, UK
eXroid Technology Ltd, Kent, UK
The Able Label, Kent, UK
KALIKAS ARMOUR, UK
Brain Innovation Limited, UK

Research Projects

Investigating the security issues of IoT devices using machine learning techniques. Researcher(s): Miss Badeea Al Sukhni. Supervisor(s): Dr Soumya Manna, Dr Leishi Zhang. [Postgraduate Research Project]
Remodelling of electrotherapy device for haemorrhoid treatment. Researcher(s): Dr Soumya Manna, Dr Hany Hassanin, Mrs Charlotte Goode. [Project]

Editorial work/ Reviewer:

Guest editor – MDPI Information Special Issue on Robotics and Internet of Things for Healthcare. • Guest editor - Frontier of Medical Technology special issue on Inclusive Technology.
Guest editor – IET The Journal of Engineering Special Issue on Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Applications in Biomedical Engineering 2023.
Guest editor - Advances of Machine intelligence and IOT in Health Informatics, Journal of Medical Imaging and Health Informatics 2021.
Reviewer in ASME Journal of mechanism & Robotics, Sensor (MDPI), ASME DMD 2022 conference etc.
Editor - Biomedical Engineering and Assistive Devices by Copal Publishing House, ISBN: 978-93-83419-081, 2014.

Panel Member:

Expert panel member for new course validation BEng/BEng (Hons) Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics Engineering at Harper Adams University, UK.
Expert panel member for new course validation BEng/BEng Mechatronics Engineering at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
External examiner in the Faculty of Science, Health and Engineering at the University of the Highlands and Islands, UK. • External examiner for Electrical and Electronics course at the University of Plymouth, UK.
Expert Panel member for designing and developing Mechatronics course for West Bengal State Council of Technical Education, India.

Invited Speech:

Keynote Speaker at First International Conference on Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Data Science at Moodlaktte Institute of Technology, 17th -18th September 2024.
Invited speaker on Faculty Away Day at Wrexham University on Embedding Industry-sourced CDIO projects in engineering curriculum, 9th September 2024.
Expert talk on Advancement in Robotics and sustainable application, Manipal University Jaipur, 7th Nov 2023.
Invited speaker at International Faculty Development Program, Dr. B. C. Roy Engg. College, India, 9th Feb 2023.
Invited speaker at 3rd International Conference on Communication Networks and Computing (CNC-2022), 8th - 10th December, Gwalior, India.
Invited speaker at Exploring Research and Development in the MedTech, Life Science and Healthcare Sectors, Maidstone Innovation Centre, 9th November 2022.
Invited speaker at National FDP sponsored by AICTE-ATAL on "Intelligent Data Analytics for Critical Infrastructure Security" by Rashtriya Raksha University, India, 23rd – 27th August 2021.
Invited speaker and advisory board member of the International Conference on Industrial Instrumentation & Control (ici2c-2021) organised by RCC Institute of Information Technology, India, 20th to 22nd August 2021.
Invited lecture on the International Webinar series organised by Department of Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering and The Robotics Society (TRS) RCCIIT student chapter, India, 1st June 2020.
Invited speaker to Faculty Development Program (online) on “SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY – INNOVATION AND FUTURE” by Haldia Institute of Technology, India August 12-16, 2020. •
Invited speaker to Canterbury Rotary Club, UK on ‘’Innovation in healthcare’, 16th December 2019.

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A qualitative review of educational robots for STEM: Technical features and impacts Manna, Soumya Kanti, Azhar, M. A. Hannan Bin, Greace, Ann, (20 May 2024), Proceedings of the International Convention MIPRO, 47th MIPRO ICT and Electronics Convention (MIPRO): IEEE. [Journal article]
Bio-inspired soft pneumatic gripper for agriculture harvesting Clark, A., Goodsell-Carpenter, L., Buckow, P., Hewett, D., White, F., Imam, A., Naz, N., Robinson, B., Manna, S., Ahmed, A., 25th Towards Autonomous Robotic Systems (TAROS). [Conference paper]
Design of IoT-based smart energy meter for e-billing and prepaid electricity Sinha, D., Bhrahmachary, S., Bhattacharya, S., Chaudhuri, N., Manna, S., Bandyopadhyay, C., RAAISA: International Conference on Recent Advances in Artificial Intelligence & Smart Applications, 1st International Conference on Recent Advances in Artificial Intelligence & Smart Applications. [Conference paper]
Impact of CDIO framework pedagogical approach adoption on the student learning and experience Nortcliffe, A., Matei, G., Malik, M., Manna, S., Sheikholeslami, G., James, H., UK and Ireland Engineering Education Research Network Annual Symposium. [Conference poster]
Innovative assistive device to enhance wrist drop treatment in patients Trainer, C., Manna, S., Azhar, H., (01 Oct 2024), Advances in Digital Health and Medical Bioengineering: Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on E-Health and Bioengineering, EHB-2023, November 9–10, 2023, Bucharest, Romania – Volume 2: Health Technology Assessment, Biomedical Signal Processing, Medicine and Informatics. Cham. [Book chapter]
Investigating security issues (multilayer attacks) on IoT devices using machine learning Al Sukhni, B., Manna, S., Dave, J., Zhang, L., Faculty of Science, Engineering and Social Sciences Conference 2024. [Speech]
Safeguarding IoMT: Semi-automated Intrusion Detection System (SAIDS) for detecting multilayer attacks Al Sukhni, B., Manna, S., Dave, J., Zhang, L., Early career researchers session at the UK Government Security and Policing 2024 Exhibition. [Conference poster]
Tele-controlled upper arm exoskeleton for post-stroke recovery Manna, S., Khan, A., Dilley, O., Azhar, H., (13 Jul 2024), Advances in Digital Health and Medical Bioengineering. Cham: Springer. [Book chapter]
Utilization of ChatGPT in CDIO projects to enhance the literacy of international students Manna, S., Williams, S., Richmond-Fuller, A., Nortcliffe, A., 20th International CDIO Conference. [Conference paper]
An interactive web portal for customised telerehabilitation in neurological care Hannan Bin Azhar, M A, Mészáros, Zoltán, Islam, Tasmina, Manna, Soumya K., (01 Nov 2023), 2023 IEEE 22nd International Conference on Trust, Security and Privacy in Computing and Communications (TrustCom), The International Symposium on Intelligent and Trustworthy Computing, Communications, and Networking: IEEE. [Book chapter]
Exploring optimal set of features in machine learning for improving IoT multilayer security Al Sukhni, B., Manna, S., Dave, J., Zhang, Leishi, (12 Oct 2023), IEEE 9th World Forum on Internet of Things: IEEE. [Journal article]
Integration of graduate employability skills through industry outsourced CDIO project Manna, S., Joyce, N., Nortcliffe, A., (Jun 2023), The 19th CDIO International Conference: Proceedings - Full Papers, 19th International CDIO Conference: NTNU SEED. [Book chapter]
Optimal locations and computational frameworks of FSR and IMU sensors for measuring gait abnormalities Manna, S., Azhar, H., Greace, A., (04 Apr 2023): Elsevier. [Journal article]
A smart and home-based telerehabilitation tool for patients with neuromuscular disorder Manna, Soumya K., Hannan, M. A., Azhar, B., Smith, D., Islam, T., (07 Dec 2022), 7th IEEE-EMBS Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Sciences: IEEE. [Conference or workshop item]
A smart and secure IoMT tele-neurorehabilitation framework for post-stroke patients Manna, S., Azhar, H., Sakel, M., (01 Jan 2022), Proceedings of International Conference on Industrial Instrumentation and Control ICI2C 2021, International Conference on Industrial Instrumentation & Control (ici2c-2021). Singapore: Springer. [Book chapter]
Accuracy and repeatability study of an elbow exoskeleton for multistage exercises Manna, Soumya K, (07 Dec 2022), 2022 20th International Conference on Mechatronics - Mechatronika (ME), 20th Mechatronica 2022: IEEE. [Book chapter]
Evaluation of students’ performance in CDIO projects through blended learning Manna, S., Battikh, N., Nortcliffe, A., Camm, J., 18th CDIO International Conference. [Conference paper]
Investigating the security issues of multi-layer IoMT attacks using machine learning techniques Al Sukhni, B., Manna, S., Dave, J., Zhang, L., Exploring Research and Development in the MedTech, Life Science and Healthcare Sectors. [Conference poster]
Investigating the security issues of multi-layer IoT attacks using machine learning techniques Al Sukhni, Badeea, Dave, Jugal M., Manna, Soumya K., Zhang, Leishi, (17 Dec 2022), 2022 Human-Centered Cognitive Systems (HCCS): IEEE. [Book chapter]
Machine learning-based solutions for securing IoT systems against multilayer attacks Al Sukhni, B., Manna, S., Dave, J., Zhang, L., (27 Sep 2023), Communication, Networks and Computing Third International Conference, CNC 2022, Gwalior, India, December 8–10, 2022, Proceedings, Part I. Cham: Springer. [Book chapter]
Adaptive and flexible online learning during Covid19 lockdown Manna, S., Nortcliffe, A., Sheikholeslami, G., Richmond-Fuller, A., 17th CDIO International Conference. [Conference paper]
An inclusive student-led online class test during the pandemic Manna, S., Azhar, H., (05 Nov 2021). [Conference or workshop item]
Developing engineering growth mindset through CDIO outreach activities Manna, S., Nortcliffe, A., Sheikholeslami, G., (08 Jun 2020), Proceedings of the 16th International CDIO Conference. Gothenburg, Sweden: CDIO. [Book chapter]
A portable elbow exoskeleton for three stages of rehabilitation Manna, S., Dubey, V. N., (03 Sep 2019, 08 Oct 2019). [Journal article]
Assessment of joint parameters in a Kinect sensor based rehabilitation game Manna, S., Dubey, V. N., (25 Nov 2019). Anaheim, California, USA. [Book]
Design of a game-based rehabilitation system using Kinect sensor Manna, S., Dubuy, V. N., (19 Jul 2019). Minneapolis, MN, USA. [Book]
Rehabilitation strategy for post-stroke recovery using an innovative elbow exoskeleton Manna, S., Dubey, V. N., (02 May 2019, 01 Jun 2019): SAGE Journals. [Journal article]
Enhancing hands-on skills under capstone CDIO project using blended learning approach Manna, S., Battikh, N., Camm, J., Practical Engineering Education 2021. Sheffield. [Conference paper]

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