Nachiappan Chockalingam

Vita

Nachiappan (Nachi) Chockalingam is the Director of the Centre for Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Technologies at Staffordshire University, UK. He is an Affiliate Professor at the University of Malta, and a Visiting Professor at Sri Ramachandra University, India. Prof. Chockalingam has published over 230 full research manuscripts alongside numerous abstracts, book chapters and lectures. He has served on the boards of and supported several international scientific communities. Prof. Chockalingam reviews for several journals and grant-awarding bodies worldwide. He is also an Associate Editor for the ‘Footwear Science’, ‘Prosthetics and Orthotics International’ and ‘Rehabilitation for Musculoskeletal Conditions’ journals. Prof. Chockalingam’s research has received funding from various international bodies including the European Commission and the British Council. His current activities at Staffordshire University focus on translational research. He has played a pivotal role in bringing various allied health professionals to the wider biomechanics and medical engineering community. Prof. Chockalingam advocates for multi and interdisciplinary research, promotes gender equality and takes every effort to support students and young researchers. He is involved in charitable and non-profit organisations to help the wider global community on healthy ageing and assistive technology to aid mobility.