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Last updated 17th April 2024

Leigh is currently the Acting Head of Department for Engineering in the School of Computing and Engineering. After graduating with a BEng(hons) in Engineering Design: Mechanical from the University, she continued her studies completing a PhD in “The Use of 3D Analysis Techniques to Investigate the Wear of Femoral Stems in Total Hip Replacment” before moving into industry, working for DePuy International in their research and test department.

Leigh's current research interested include application of metrology to novel surface characterisation, in particular with skin interfaces, in particular for woundcare, pressure area care and pressure ulcer prevention and also the development and evaluation of assistive technologies for improved health related quality of life. She is also active in developing research around the integration of predictive health maintenence systems in SMART homes for improved health outcomes. 

Previoulsy Leigh has worked on a number of research projects including: SOLADIM, a DTI funded project to investigate defect detection in semi-conductor materials; a number of industrial projects looking at the use of surface metrology to optimise manufacturing processes and functionality; investigations into wear of a range of orthopaedic implants; and NanoMEND, an FP7 project to investigate the possibilities of online measurement, detection and repair of defects in roll to roll processes.

Currently Leigh is expanding her measurement knowledge to apply to healthcare situations and works collaboratively with clinicians and other academics to improve the quality of basic care offered.

Her acadmic duties include teaching of Materials, Thermofluids and Professional Development and Research Methods. She is pasionate about EDI and the impact of HE on social mobility. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has a PGCert in Higher Education Practice.