Qualifications and Professional Body Membership

PhD Biomechanics, Anglia Ruskin University
MBA, Anglia Ruskin University
Masters in Mechanical Engineering, University of Mauritius/Birmingham University
PGCE Higher Education, Anglia Ruskin University

Scientific Societies Membership:

1. 1998 - present: Member of the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB)
2. 2003 - present: Member of the British Orthopaedic Research Society (BORS)
3. 2002 - 2009: Member of ERBI (formerly Medilink East)
4. 2004 - present: Member of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB)
5. 2004 - present: Member of the Health Technology Knowledge Transfer Network (HTKTN)
6. 2009 - 2010: Member of the American Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP)
7. 2009 - 2010: Member of the International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty (ISTA)
8. 2010 - present: Member of the European Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Personal Profile / Teaching Experience

Director of Medical Engineering Research Group (MERG) and Senior Lecturer.
Supervisor for PhD students and postdoctoral research assistants in Medical Engineering (4 postdoctoral research project completions, 4 successful PhD completions and 5 PhDs in progress).

Modules taught to undergraduate and graduate students include:
Level 4: Research Methods, Managing People and Finance in an Advanced Technology Business
Level 3: Stress and Dynamics, Advanced Computer Aided Design, Market Resource Development and Strategic Management for Information Systems
Level 2: Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Engineering Principles, Finite Element Method

Research Interests

Application of engineering solutions to medical problems to devise for improved treatment methods and medical devices for osteoarthritis, venous ulcers, gait analysis and rehabilitation.

Research projects managed
1. Computer simulation of the influence of foot structure on stress distribution on the first metatarsophalangeal joint
2. Partial Meniscectomy - An integrated computer simulation and in vitro study
3. Lower limb realignment surgery - An integrated computer simulation, in vitro and in vivo approach
4. Computer simulation of treating knee osteoarthritis by finite element method
5. Design and development of a medical device for the treatment and prevention of venous ulcers
6. A novel approach for achieving a uniform cement mantle thickness during orthopaedic surgery
7. Improving long-term stability of cemented total hip replacement
8. Biomechanics of seating posture
9. Intensive visual feedback training for the treatment of swallowing disturbances for patients with Parkinson's disease
10. An in-vitro comparative study of the performance of different commercially available intramedullary femoral plugs during total hip replacement

Consultancy and other professional activities

• Reviewer for scientific books and journals - John Wiley : Computer simulation in Bioengineering, Journal of Orthopedic Research, Journal of Biomechanics, Clinical Biomechanics, Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Journal of Advances in Engineering Software
• Reviewer for funding applications - Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, Medical Research Council
• Member of International Conference Committee - The annual MECAHITECH Conference
• Conference Chair and organiser - the 10th Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering International Symposium - special session on '3D Motion Analysis, Imaging and Computational Biomechanics for the Evaluation, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Lower Limb Osteoarthritis', April 2012, Berlin; The 2nd Faculty of Science & Technology Research Conference, Anglia Ruskin University, June 2012; the joint Meditech / MERG / HealthTech and Medicines KTN meeting on 'Advances and New Developments in Osteoarthritis/Degenerative Diseases - Benchtop to Bedside', Anglia Ruskin University, June 2011; the Health Technologies Knowledge Transfer Network, Orthopaedics Special Interest Group - Anglia Ruskin University, September 2006; the 8th Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering International Symposium - mini-symposium on 'computational methods in surgical fixation techniques', Porto, 2008; the bi-ennial Anglia Ruskin University Medical Engineering Research conferences to promote strategic and fruitful collaboration with industries & hospitals, ARU, 2003 - present; the 'Women Into Science and Engineering' three-day workshop, Anglia Ruskin University, 2002-04.
• Chair of sessions at international conferences (International Symposium of the Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering; International Congress in Biological and Medical Engineering; Co-moderator for the European Society of Biomechanics electronic forum; Elected delegate for the Biomechanics European Laboratory by European peers).

Selected Publications

Hillstrom, H.J., Song, J., Kraszewski, A., Hafer, J., Mootanah R., and Deland, J. In review, Foot Type Biomechanics Part 1: Structure and Function of the Asymptomatic Foot, Gait & posture.

Mootanah, R., Song, J., Kraszewski, A., Hafer, J., Chow, B.S. and Hillstrom, H.J. In review, Foot Type Biomechanics Part 2: Is Structure and Anthropometrics Related to Function?, Gait & posture.

Mootanah, R. 2010, Total Hip Replacement, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, VDM Verlagsservicegesellschaft mbH, Germany, ISBN 978-3-8383-2679-5.

Hunaiti, Z., Grimaldi, G., Goven, D., Mootanah, R. and Martin, L., 2010. Principles of assessment for project and research based learning. International Journal of Educational Management, 24(3), 189-203.

Lamvohee, J.M.S., Mootanah, R., Dowell, J.K., Cheah, K. and Ingle, P., 2009. Stresses in cement mantles of hip replacements: effect of femoral implant sizes, body mass index and bone quality. Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering, 12(5), 501-510.

Manor, Y., Balas, M., Giladi, N., Mootanah, R. and Cohen, J., 2009. Anxiety, depression and swallowing disorders in patients with Parkinson's disease. Parkinsonism and Related Disorders, 15(6), 453-456.

Mootanah, R., Dowell, J.K., Cheah, K., Ingle, P. and Shelton, J.C., 2008. Configuration of anchorage holes affects cemented fixation of the acetabular component in total hip replacement - An in vitro study. Technology and Healthcare, 16(1), 19-30.

Mootanah, R., Dowell, J.K., Cheah, K., Ingle, P. and Shelton, J.C., 2007. Configuration of anchorage holes affects fixation of the acetabular component in cemented total hip replacement? A finite element study. Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering, 10(6), 439-445.

Zizzo, C., Mootanah, R., Intelligent surgical power tool patent filing application - PCT/GB2007/050322

Mootanah, R. & Bader, D. 2006, Pressure sensors in Biomedical Engineering., in John Wiley's Encyclopaedia of Biomedical Engineering, John Wiley and Sons, New York.

Kroon, M., Visser, C., Mootanah, R., Schuttevaer, H. and Brand, R., 2006. Performance of three gelatine-based resorbable cement plugs: results of in vitro study on 15 synthetic femurs and a prospective randomized in vivo study on 103 patients. Acta Orthopaedica, 77(6), 893-898.

Mootanah, R., Ingle, P., Cheah, K., Dowell, J. and Shelton, J., 2004. Total hip replacement: results of a postal survey of current practice on the cement fixation of the acetabular cup in the UK. Hip International, 14(3), 155-162.

Mootanah, R., Ingle, P., Cheah, K., Dowell, J. and Shelton, J., 2000. Cemented fixation of the acetabular cup in total hip replacement: improving anchorage hole profile. Technology and Health Care, 8(6), 343-355.

Selected Grants/Awards

1. June 2011 (£20,000): In vitro investigations of the effects of different surgical procedures for the repair of meniscal tear on knee contact pressures; sponsor: The Chelmsford Medical Education & Research Trust.
2. June 2011: Best podium presentation at the Joint Meditech - Anglia Ruskin University Medical Engineering Conference. Carpanen D, Reisse F, Deri Y, Cheah K, Dowell J, Hillstrom HJ, Mootanah R. In: Conservative surgical treatments for osteoarthritis: An integrated computational and in vitro study. Advances and new developments in osteoarthritis / degenerative diseases - benchtop to bedside; 1 June; Chelmsford, UK. Cardiff: MediTech; 2011.
3. September 2009 (£35,000): A less invasive approach to the treatment of osteoarthritis - High Tibial Osteotomy; sponsor: Chelmsford Medical Education & Research Trust.
4. May 2009: Improved hoist design and development: sponsor: KEEP with Nopac Healthcare.
5. December 2008: Medical Futures Innovations Award, winner of a Translational Research Award in the Orthopaedics Innovation Awards.
6. February 2008 (£19,950): The prototype manufacture of an intermittent pneumatic graduated compression boot for the treatment of venous ulcers; sponsor: Chelmsford Medical Education & Research Trust.
7. February 2007 (£14,700): Research & Development grant for project on the design and manufacture of a special boot for the treatment of leg ulcers and deep vein thrombosis; sponsor: Mid-Essex Hospitals Trust.
8. March 2007 (£5,000): Research & Development grant for the investigation of fixation techniques on the material properties of bone cement; sponsor: Heraeus Medical.
9. September 2006 (£3,000): Travel grant for technology transfer between Anglia Ruskin University and Instituti di Rizzoli, Bologna; sponsor: CINECA research award.
10. May 2006: Co-winner of the International Mimics Innovation Award.
11. March 2006 (£10, 000): Research & Development grant for project on improving fixation technique of cemented total hip replacement; sponsor: Mid-Essex Hospitals Trust.
12. January 2006 (£20,000): Total hip replacement; Sponsor: DePuy International research grant.
13. January 2005 (£26,000): Pressure relief characteristics of different cushions and fabric for the prevention of pressure ulcers and increased comfort; sponsor: East of England Development Agency in collaboration with Kirton Healthcare Group Ltd.
14. September 2004 (£26,000): Evaluation of different fabric welding techniques for the prevention of cross contamination and material testing; sponsor: East of England Development Agency in collaboration with Kirton Healthcare Group Ltd.
15. July 2003 (£99, 044): Design and manufacture of a 'back-care chair'; sponsor: Department of Trade and Industry-funded project - Knowledge Transfer Partnership programme with Kirton Healthcare Group.
16. August 2002 (£2,700): Evaluation of alternative materials for the prevention of pressure ulcers; sponsor: EPSRC.