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Curriculum Vitae
Arezoo Eshraghi
Arezoo Eshraghi
Department of Biomedical Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering,
University of Malaya,
50603 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Skills
Survey Design, Motion Analysis Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Postural Balance
Assessment, Data Mining, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Critical Thinking, MS
Office, SPSS, Vicon Motion System, Biodex Balance System, Mendeley Reference Manager,
Latex, Adobe Photoshop, Solidworks, Endnote, Pressure Mapping, MATLAB, Ability to
Work Independently and as a Team Member, Practice Mutual Understanding and Respect
Education
2010 – 2014 Feb. PhD, Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics of Limb Amputation
University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Sponsored by Malaysia Ministry of Higher Education/High Impact Research
Awarded with Excellence Prize as Outstanding Researcher (Bright Sparks Fellow)
MSc, Orthotics and Prosthetics
Tehran University of Medical Sciences, School of Rehabilitation Sciences
Thesis title: “Effects of Milwaukee Brace on Static and Dynamic
Balance Parameters in Hyperkyphotic Female Adolescents”
BSc, Orthotics and Prosthetics
Tehran University of Medical Sciences, School of Rehabilitation Sciences
Thesis title: “Fracture Orthosis and Knock Knee Brace for Horse”
Research interests
- Biomechanics
- Rehabilitation Engineering
- Medical Devices (Orthoses & Prostheses)
- Gait analysis
- Biomechanics of Amputees, Elderly, Individuals with Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Prosthetics Suspension and Control
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Work Experience
2010- Current Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Malaya, Malaysia
 Research Assistant
 Prosthetics & Orthotics Part-Time Lecturer
 Co-Supervisor of 5 Undergraduate and 3 Postgraduate Students
 Preparation of Grant Applications
2001-2010
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Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center (CRC), Iranian Red Cross (IRCS)
 Rehabilitation Officer
 Orthotist & Prosthetist
 Research Officer. Responsibilities Including:
Clinical Examination and Measurement, Manual Muscle Testing, Design,
Fabrication, and Fit of Prostheses and Orthoses
Establishing and Managing R&D Unit at the Center, Conducting Research
Follow-Up Activities for Patients with Disability
Coordinating International Workshops and Seminars
Giving Consultation to the Center Director on Prosthetics & Orthotics
Teaching Orthotics and Prosthetics to National and International Trainees
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2008-2010 University of Applied Science and Technology, (Tehran-Iran)
Instructor of Orthotics and Prosthetics (Practical and Theoretical)
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2000-2001 Kowsar Orthotics & Prosthetics Center, Foundation of Veterans Affair, Iran
Internship in Prosthetics (Clinical Examination and Measurement, Manual Muscle
Testing, Design, Fabrication, Fit and Follow-Up)
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2000-2001 Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center (CRC), Iranian Red Cross (IRCS)
Internship in Prosthetics & Orthotics (Including Clinical Examination and
Measurement, Manual Muscle Testing, Design, Fabrication, Fit)
Publications
 ISI-Cited Papers
A Eshraghi, NA Abu Osman, H Gholizadeh, S Ali, B Shadgan. 100 top-cited scientific papers in
limb prosthetics. Biomededical Engineering Online (2013).
A Eshraghi, NA Abu Osman, H Gholizadeh, J Ahmadian, B Rahmati, WAB Wan Abas.
Development and Evaluation of New Coupling System for Lower Limb Prostheses with Acoustic
Alarm System. Scientific Reports 3 (2013).
A Eshraghi, NA Abu Osman, H Gholizadeh, M Karimi, S Ali. Pistoning assessment in lower limb
prosthetic sockets. Prosthetics and Orthotics International 36, 15-24 (2012).
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A Eshraghi, H Gholizadeh, NA Abu Osman. Comments on “Assessment of amputee socket–
stump–residual bone kinematics during strenuous activities using Dynamic Roentgen
Stereogrammetric Analysis” (Volume 43, Issue 5, 2010). Journal of Biomechanics 44, 2851-2852
(2011).
A Eshraghi, N Maroufi, MA Sanjari, H Saeedi, MR Keyhani, H Gholizadeh, NA Abu Osman. Effect
of Milwaukee brace on static and dynamic balance of female hyperkyphotic adolescents.
Prosthetics and Orthotics International 37, 76-84 (2013).
A Eshraghi, NA Abu Osman, MT Karimi, H Gholizadeh, S Ali, WAB Wan Abas. Quantitative and
Qualitative Comparison of a New Prosthetic Suspension System with Two Existing Suspension
Systems for Lower Limb Amputees. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 91,
1028-1038 (2012).
A Eshraghi, NA Abu Osman, H Gholizadeh, S Ali, SK Sævarsson, WAB Wan Abas. An
experimental study of the interface pressure profile during level walking of a new suspension
system for lower limb amputees. Clinical Biomechanics (2012).
EA Al-Fakih, NA Abu Osman, A Eshraghi, FRM Adikan. The capability of fiber Bragg grating
sensors to measure the trans-tibial amputee’s stump/socket interface pressure. Sensors
(August 2013).
A Eshraghi, NA Abu Osman, M Karimi, H Gholizadeh, S Ali, E Soodmand, WAB Wan Abas. Gait
biomechanics of individuals with transtibial amputation: effect of suspension system. PLOS One
(Under review).
A Eshraghi, NA Abu Osman, H Gholizadeh, S Ali, WAB Wan Abas. Interface Stress in
Socket/Residual Limb with Transtibial Prosthetic Suspension Systems during Locomotion on
Slopes and Stairs. American Journal of Physical Medicine and rehabilitation (Under review).
H Gholizadeh, NA Abu Osman, A Eshraghi, S Ali, NA Razak. Transtibial prosthesis suspension
systems: Systematic review of literature. Clinical Biomechanics (Accepted).
H Gholizadeh, NA Abu Osman, A Eshraghi, S Ali, NA Razak. Transfemoral prosthesis suspension
systems: Systematic review of literature. American Journal of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation (Accepted).
M Kamali, MT Karimi, A Eshraghi, H Omar. Influential Factors in Stability of Lower-Limb
Amputees. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2013; DOI:
10.1097/PHM.0b013e31829b4b7a.
M Bagherzadeh Cham, A Eshraghi A. et al. Effect of Rocker Shoes on Pain, Disability and Activity
Limitation in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Prosthetics and Orthotics International 2013;
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DOI: 10.1177/0309364613498537.
S Mirbod, MT Karimi, & A Eshraghi. The Effects of Dress Shoes on Stability During Quiet
Standing and Energy Consumption While Walking. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and
Biology 12 (2012).
H Gholizadeh, NA Abu Osman, A Eshraghi, et al. Transtibial prosthetic socket pistoning: Static
evaluation of Seal-In®X5 and Dermo® Liner using motion analysis system. Clinical Biomechanics
27, 34-39 (2012).
S Ali, NA Abu Osman, A Eshraghi, et al. Qualitative Study of Prosthetic Suspension Systems on
Transtibial Amputees' Satisfaction and Perceived Problems With Their Prosthetic Devices.
Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation 93, 1919-1923 (2012).
S Ali, S. NA Abu Osman, A Eshraghi, et al. Clinical investigation of the interface pressure in the
trans-tibial socket with Dermo and Seal-In X5 liner during walking and their effect on patient
satisfaction. Clinical Biomechanics (2012).
H Gholizadeh, NA Abu Osman, A Eshraghi, et al. Clinical evaluation of two prosthetic suspension
systems in a bilateral transtibial amputee. American Journal of Physical Medicine &
Rehabilitation 91, 894-898 (2012).
H Gholizadeh, NA Abu Osman, A Eshraghi, et al. Transtibial prosthetic suspension: Less
pistoning versus easy donning and doffing. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development
49, 1321-1330 (2012).
H Gholizadeh, NA Abu Osman, A Eshraghi. Effect of Vacuum-Assisted Socket and Pin
Suspensions on Socket Fit. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 93, 921 (2012).
H Gholizadeh, NA Abu Osman, A Eshraghi, et al. A new approach for the pistoning
measurement in transtibial prosthesis. Prosthetics and Orthotics International 35, 360-364
(2011).
A Eshraghi, N Maroufi, MA Sanjari, MR Keyhani, H Saeedi. Static & dynamic balance of
schoolgirls with hyperkyphosis. Scoliosis 4, O5 (2009).
 Book
A Raeissadat, A Eshraghi. Principles of Orthotic Check-Out. Tehran: Helal Iran University of
Applied Science and Technology Press; 2009, ISBN: 978-964-2780-37-2
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Conference Proceedings:
Eshraghi, A., Osman, N. A., Karimi, M. & Ali, S. Biomechanical evaluation of a new prosthetic
suspension system for lower limb prostheses. 14th ISPO world congress 2013. Hyderabad, India.
Eshraghi, A., Osman, N. A., Karimi, M., Zadeh, H. G. & Ali, S. in 5th Kuala Lumpur International
Conference on Biomedical Engineering 2011. 758-761 (Springer).
Karimi, M., Solomonidis, S. & Eshraghi, A. in 5th Kuala Lumpur International Conference on
Biomedical Engineering 2011. 778-780 (Springer).
Gholizadeh, H., Osman, N. A., Eshraghi, A. et al. in 5th Kuala Lumpur International Conference
on Biomedical Engineering 2011. 728-731 (Springer).
Ali, S., Osman, N. A., Eshraghi, A. et al. in 5th Kuala Lumpur International Conference on
Biomedical Engineering 2011. 762-764 (Springer).
Raeissadat, A., Alavi, S., Mozhgani, P., Eshraghi, A. A Survey of patients with lower limb
amputation referred to IRCS comprehensive rehabilitation center (March 2008 to December
2009). 17th European Congress ESPRM, Venice- Italy.
Eshraghi, A., Maroufi, N., Sanjari, M.A., et al. Effect of Bracing on Balance Control of Female
Hyperkyphotic Adolescents, 13th World Congress of the International Society for prosthetics
and Orthotics (ISPO) 2010. Leipzig-Germany.
Eshraghi, A. Check-out and reassessment of Prosthetics and Orthotics. International seminar on
physical rehabilitation IRCS-ICRC 2009. Tehran-Iran.
Eshraghi, A., Maroufi, N., Sanjari, M.A., et al. Static & dynamic balance of schoolgirls with
hyperkyphosis, 6th International conference on conservative management of spinal deformities
2009, Lyon-France.
Raeissadat, A., Eshraghi, A. Ehsani, G.A., Marashian, S.M. Principles of Spinal Orthotics’ checkout, 9th Seminar on spinal physiotherapy 2008. Tehran-Iran.
Eshraghi, A. Preventing Osteomyelitis in Diabetic foot: Orthotic approach, 1st Congress on new
diagnostic & therapeutic methods for osteomyelitis 2008. Tehran-Iran.
Eshraghi, A. Children and Early Rehabilitation in disaster management. 1st National congress on
Rehabilitation in Disaster 2008. Tehran-Iran.
Eshraghi, A., Saeedi, H. Methods and technologies of balance measurement in rehabilitation,
First Rehabilitation Technology Conference 2008. Tehran-Iran.
Eshraghi, A., Saeedi, H. Recent advancements in design and fabrication of prosthetic covers and
cosmetic prostheses, First Rehabilitation Technology Conference 2008. Tehran-Iran.
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Safaeepour, Z., Eshraghi, A. Foot pressure measurement of a scoliotic case, 12 th World
Congressof the International Society for prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) 2007. Vancouver,
Canada.
Eshraghi, A., Safaeepour, Z. Gait rehabilitation after SCI, 4th National Congress on Spinal Cord
Injuries 2007. Tehran-Iran.
Safaeepour, Z., Eshraghi, A. Tabatabai, F. Post stroke rehabilitation: Novel lower extremity
orthotics, 9th Iranian Congress of Physical medicine, Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnosis 2007.
Tehran-Iran.
Eshraghi, A., Mirbadin, S. Horse Fracture Orthosis, 5th Iranian Orthotics & Prosthetics Congress
2000. Tehran-Iran.
Patents
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Novel Prosthetic Suspension System, 2012; Malaysian Patent Pending:
PI2012700220
New Magnetic Prosthetic Suspension System, 2013; US Patent Pending: 13/865,677
Patent: Hook & loop suspension system for prostheses, Malaysia Patent Pending:
PI306547895
Fracture Orthosis for Horse Limbs, 2000; Invention Patent No: 26810 
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Awards
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Ministry of Higher Education Bright Sparks Fellowship 2012
Second place, Medical Robots, 4th Amirkabir University of Technology Robotic
Competitions, Nov 2013 
World Health Organization, Compendium of innovative health technologies for lowresource settings 2013
Best Research Award in “Advancing Technology”, ISPO World congress 2013
Forchheimer Prize, “A New Approach for The Pistoning Measurement in Transtibial
Prosthesis”, ISPO World congress 2013
Awarded with Gold medal, “Eco-Friendly Prosthetic Suspension System”, ITEX 2013,
Malaysia
Awarded with Gold medal, “Prosthetic Suspension System with Acoustic Alarm System”,
ITEX 2012, Malaysia 
Awarded with Silver medal, "Novel prosthetic suspension system", Malaysia Technology
Expo (MTE) 2012
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English Proficiency
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TOEFL Score (24 October 2009): 101/120 (reading: 29, listening: 21, speaking: 23,
writing: 28)
IELTS score (3 March 2012): 7.5 (Listening: 7.5, Reading: 6.5, Writing: 7.0, Speaking: 8.0)
Graduate Thesis Co-Supervisor
2012- Current
Evaluation of the influences of foot rockers on the performance of diabetic
subjects, Zeinab Rezaeian, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
2013- Current
Standing stability and energy expenditure of walking with rocker shoe in
diabetic subjects, Azam Ebrahimi, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Professional Organizations
 Member of Noble Institution for Environmental Peace, Canada
 Member of IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
 Member of Iranian Elites Foundation
 Board Member of University of Malaya Iranian Scientific & Cultural Association
(UMISCA), Malaysia, 2012-Current
 Member of International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Belgium
 Secretary of International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO-Iran’s Chapter)
 Secretary General, Faculty of Engineering Postgraduate Club, University of Malaya
 Past board member of the Iranian Scientific Association for Prosthetics and
Orthotics, 2010 Member of Iranian Rehabilitation Engineering Society
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 Member of scientific committee, 8 National scientific congress of orthotics and
prosthetics -Tehran, Iran, 2008
 Member of Executive Committee, International Seminar on Physical Rehabilitation IRCSICRC- Tehran, Iran, 2009
 Member of the Iranian Scientific Association for Prosthetics and Orthotics
Reviewing Committee
 Prosthetics and Orthotics International
 Journal of Clinical Biomechanics
 Gait & Posture
 Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development
 Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing
 Journal of Applied Biomechanics
 Journal of Rehabilitation Robotics
 Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology
 IEEE Symposium on Business, Engineering and Industrial Applications (ISBEIA )
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Certificates
 Short Training Course on Prosthetic Knee Joints (Rheo, Mauch, Total Knee), ÖssurUniversity of Malaya-Malaysia 27-29 Feb 2012 
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 Short Training Course on Environmental Peace, Noble Institution For Environmental
Peace, Toronto, Canada 6-20 October 2011 
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 Orthotics Technical Updates, Becker Orthopedic- University Of Malaya-Malaysia 28- 
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30 Sep 2010
 Short Course and Technical Information in Prosthetics, Össur – University Of MalayaMalaysia 3-5 Aug 2010 
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 Principles Of Clinical Examinations In Rehabilitation-IRCS Tehran-Iran 2008 
 ICDL (International Computer Driving License) - Tehran, Iran 2008 
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 Fabrication Of Cosmetic Prosthesis-Isfahan, Iran 12 -14 Nov 2007 
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 Biomechanical Approach for a Better Use of Prosthetic Feet & Knees Proteor
Handicap Technologie (French Company) – Tehran, Iran 30-31 Oct 2006 
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 Workshop on “Research In Disasters” IRCS-Tehran, Iran 27 Feb- 3 Mar 2004 
 High Definition Silicone Cosmesis Fabrication RSLSteeper, London, UK 
22 - 25 Nov 2004
 Clinical and Workshop Practice for ARGO, RSLSteeper Oct 2002, 17- 25 Nov 2003
Tehran, Iran 
 Clinical and Workshop Practice for ARGO, RSLSteeper 24Apr-4May
2004Comprehensive Rehab Center, London, UK
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Fabrication of KAFO in Carbon fiber technique, Otto-Bock Germany, General Rehab
Center-Tehran, Iran 29 Nov- 4 Dec 2003
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