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Andrew Douglas

Andrew Douglas

Research Associate

Andrew obtained a B.Sc in Zoology at Queens University, Belfast and M.Sc in Biotechnology from University of Galway. In CÚRAM he is working under the supervision of Dr Karen Doyle on an industry project that aims to develop novel characterisation methods for thrombi obtained from acute ischemic stroke patients.

Hemendra Worlikar

Hemendra Worlikar

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Hemendra obtained a Masters in Biomedical Engineering from University of Galway in 2019. His then primary research aimed at prototyping an embedded model – an adapter for insulin pen, interfacing with the handheld mobile phone over a developed application. As a part of the CÚRAM CARE CONNECT Project, Hemendra is working on the engineering aspects of the connection of patients in critical care to family, under the leadership and guidance of Prof Derek O'Keeffe.

Karen Butler

Karen Butler

Research Assistant

Karen obtained her MSc from University of Galway in 2020. Her MSc in Health Psychology focused on topics such as behaviour change, stress, pain and illness perceptions. Working alongside Dr Georgina Gethin, Karen is currently working on several projects, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses on topical interventions for pain and odour in chronic wound care, and qualitative interviews aimed at understanding patient’s experience of pain and odour in chronic wounds and strategies used to alleviate symptoms.

Muhammad Farooq

Muhammad Farooq

Research Associate

I have done bachelor's in science in Electrical Engineering from COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore, Pakistan in 2013 and currently in the final phase of PhD thesis writeup. These days, I am working on a research project related to device development for continuous arterial blood pressure monitoring under the supervision of Professor William Wijns. My current research interests are biosensors, microelectronics and bio-signal processing.