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Dr. Anne Bernassau

Assistant Professor, Heriot-Watt University
Co-Investigator Phase 2

Anne Bernassau is an Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt University. Her research focuses on the development of advanced sensing technologies, combining microengineering, flexible electronics, photonics and wearable systems. Her work spans applications from wearable sensors for monitoring neurological conditions to miniaturised sensing platforms for healthcare and environmental monitoring. She works across engineering, physical sciences and healthcare to translate emerging sensor technologies into practical systems for real-world applications.

Design HOPES is a collaborative design-led research initiative, comprising five Scottish Universities (University of Strathclyde, University of Dundee, Heriot Watt University, Abertay University, and the University of Edinburgh), NHS Scotland, the third sector, and design organisations.

This project is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) as part of the Future Observatory GTE Hub Programme at the Design Museum [grant number AH/Y00373X/1].

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