Leigh's current research interested include application of metrology to novel surface characterisation, in particular - skin interfaces 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 maintenance systems in SMART homes for improved health outcomes.
Previously 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, a project to investigate the possibilities of online measurement, detection and repair of defects in roll to roll processes.
