Eric Worlawoe Gaba is a postdoctoral research fellow with the Robotics & Multibody Mechanics Research Group (R&MM) of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). Eric has a foundation in biomedical engineering with experience in prosthetic and orthotic rehabilitation, with a focus on education and research.

I earned my undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in 2015 where I investigated how to combine arm orthosis with electromyography to design a Myoelectric Orthotic Arm Brace for the management of hemiparesis of the arm. In 2021, I earned my PhD in the same field from the University of Ghana where I explored how lignocellulosic fibres can be used for prosthetic socket reinforcement.

I have nine years of teaching expertise in human biomechanics, biomaterials, and prosthetic material research at the Prosthetic and Orthotic College; Orthopaedic Training Centre. I am also passionate about social entrepreneurship, exploring ways to create awareness of prosthetic rehabilitation technologies and promoting education that seeks to demystify physical disability, especially in underserved communities (Smiles of Hope). Currently, my research is focused on designing sustainable prosthetic sockets using plant fibre as reinforcement.

• Sustainable Prosthetic Materials
• Bio-composites
• Prosthetic and Orthotic Rehabilitation Technology
• Finite Element Modelling (FEM) and Analysis (FEA)