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Research interests
Ben is Head of the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Deputy Director of the Bath Institute for the Augmented Human. He is a biomedical engineer with over a decade’s experience of developing devices and technologies for interfacing with the peripheral nervous system. His research interests are in neural recording and closed-loop neuromodulation, with a range of applications including the restoration of bladder control and biomimetic interfacing for upper-limb prostheses.
He is Vice-President (Academic) of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine and a visiting Professor at the Centre for Neuroplasticity & Pain at the University of Aalborg in Denmark.
Willing to supervise doctoral students
Ben is able to supervise PhD students and currently has a PhD studentship available. Interested candidates should contact Ben to learn more.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Biomedical Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Bath
2012 → 2016
Award Date: 1 Jul 2016
Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Master of Engineering, University of Bath
2007 → 2012
Award Date: 1 Jun 2012
External positions
Vice-President (Academic), Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine
15 Dec 2022 → …
Visiting Professor, Aalborg University
Oct 2021 → …
Trustee, Designability
2020 → …
Trustee, Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine
2019 → Sept 2022
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Smart URinal CATheter for Pressure Sensing and Blockage Detection with Enhanced Safety
Georgilas, I. (PI) & Metcalfe, B. (CoI)
1/01/26 → 30/06/27
Project: UK charity
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ESRC IAA - Age inclusive technology for active ageing in retirement living
Western, M. (PI), Clarke, C. (CoI), Metcalfe, B. (CoI) & Wellock, G. (Researcher)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/09/24 → 31/07/26
Project: Research council
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KTP with Viper Innovations Ltd
Marken, F. (PI) & Metcalfe, B. (CoI)
Innovate UK, Innovate UK Business Connect
1/04/24 → 1/10/26
Project: Central government, health and local authorities
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Novel Wearable-based Stress Measurement Using Smartwatch and Earables
Metcalfe, B. (PI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
13/01/25 → 31/12/25
Project: Research council
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Electrical stimulation in upper limb assistance: opportunities and challenges
Routledge, N., Zhang, D. & Metcalfe, B., 16 Jan 2026, In: Frontiers in Neuroscience. 19, 1702889.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A Comparison Study between Electrical Muscle Stimulation and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Churproong, S., Metcalfe, B., McGuigan, P. & Zhang, D., 4 Oct 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Artificial Organs.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A method for locating surface electromyography electrodes on the flexor carpi ulnaris
Donnelly, T., Routledge, N., Seminati, E. & Metcalfe, B., 30 Jun 2025, In: Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 82, 103010.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Noncontact Cardiorespiratory Monitoring System for Drivers Using Millimeter Wave Radar with Phase Continuity Tracking and Signal Quality Index
Yang, G., Metcalfe, B., Watson, R. & Evans, A., 15 Oct 2025, In: IEEE Internet of Things Journal. 12, 20, p. 43480-43494 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Approaches for Retraining sEMG Classifiers for Upper-limb Prostheses
Donnelly, T., Seminati, E. & Metcalfe, B., 1 Oct 2025, In: Frontiers in Neurorobotics. 19, 1627872.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Datasets
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Multi-channel Recordings from L2 Dorsal Root of Rat
Metcalfe, B. (Creator), Taylor, J. (Researcher) & Chew, D. (Data Collector), University of Bath, 2016
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-00249
Dataset
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Multi-Modal Dataset for "Towards Robust Surface Electromyography for Upper Limb Protheses using Machine Learning "
Donnelly, T. (Creator), Seminati, E. (Creator) & Metcalfe, B. (Creator), University of Bath, 18 Jun 2025
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-01511
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Thesis
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Innovative Microelectronic Signal Processing Techniques for the Recording and Analysis of the Human Electroneurogram
Metcalfe, B. (Author), Clarke, C. (Supervisor) & Taylor, J. (Supervisor), 12 Feb 2016Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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Prizes
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University Award for Excellence in Doctoral Supervision
Metcalfe, B. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (External organisation)
Metcalfe, B. (No value)
2022 → …Activity: Other contribution to the discipline › Role on a committee, board or panel
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Physics in Medicine and Biology (Journal)
Metcalfe, B. (Peer reviewer)
2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial roles › Editorial activity
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Designability (External organisation)
Metcalfe, B. (No value)
2020 → …Activity: Other contribution to the discipline › Role on a committee, board or panel
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47th Annual International Conference of the IEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Conference
Meijs, S. (Speaker), Metcalfe, B. (Speaker), Jabban, L. (Speaker) & Guiho, T. (Speaker)
16 Jul 2025Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Conference presentation / attendance
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IFESS 2024
Metcalfe, B. (Chair), Zhang, D. (Chair) & Jabban, L. (Member of programme committee)
Sept 2024Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Major conference organising role