Alex Casson

Alex Casson is Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Manchester, School of Engineering. His research focuses on non-invasive bioelectronic interfaces, including wearable sensors, skin-conformal flexible sensors, and ultra-low power sensing for health and wellness applications. His work spans signal processing, machine learning, and real-time data analysis for remote monitoring and digital therapeutics. Casson has expertise in manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing and sensor design for mental and physical health applications, including chronic pain, sleep disorders, and diabetic foot ulceration. He holds cross-disciplinary appointments and is a Fellow of the Alan Turing Institute and a Senior Member of the IEEE.

Professor Alex Casson at the University of Manchester specializes in biomedical engineering with a focus on wearables, low power electronics, neurotechnology, and EEG. His research explores wearable electroencephalography, edge computing for human activity recognition, and the development of low-power, multifunctional e-textiles for healthcare. He has contributed to the design of wearable EEG systems, including 3D printed electrodes and IoT-integrated ECG monitors. His work also includes machine learning applications for seizure detection, gait analysis for Parkinson’s disease, and neurofeedback for chronic pain management. Casson’s research emphasizes the integration of wearable sensors with advanced signal processing and machine learning techniques for real-time health monitoring.