Northumbria University

The Department of Computer and Information Sciences (CIS) at Northumbria University is a leading center for research and innovation in computing and digital technologies. Its research is organized into specialized groups, including Autonomous Systems, Cyber Security and Network Systems (CyberNets), Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Digital Health and Wellbeing, Digital Learning Laboratory, and Northumbria Social Computing. These groups tackle contemporary challenges in areas such as machine learning, human-computer interaction, digital forensics, and cyber security. The department is known for impactful collaborations with industry through research projects and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, and its excellence was nationally recognized with a top-15 ranking for research power in Computer Science and Informatics in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF).

Project Title: Motion Reconstruction for Parkinson’s Patients Using Sparse Wearable Sensors

The project aims to explore how a minimal sensor configuration can effectively capture and reconstruct full-body motion, providing valuable insights for clinical assessments, rehabilitation, and assistive technologies.