Ian Cleland

Dr

  • York Street, Belfast Campus

    BT15 1AP Belfast

    United Kingdom

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20102025

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Biography

My research focuses on creating innovative digital health solutions by combining wearable, pervasive, and mobile computing with data science and artificial intelligence. This work aims to transform healthcare by enabling personalised monitoring and intervention, supporting early diagnosis, and promoting proactive care. I have a deep interest in sensor-based activity recognition and synthetic data generation for data driven modelling. These technologies are advancing critical areas like patient monitoring, rehabilitation, and aging-in-place technologies, with future developments aimed at making healthcare even more responsive and predictive.

I received my B.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering and Ph.D. in Computer Science from Ulster University, where I now serve as Research Director for the School of Computing. Previously, as Postgraduate Tutor (2018–2024), I supported the academic journey of approximately 55 PhD researchers each academic year. As the lead for Human-Computer Interaction research within the Pervasive Computing Research Centre, I’m committed to advancing digital health and developing impactful technologies.

I have authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications in top health informatics forums and secured more than £20M in research funding as both Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator. Notably, I am Co-Investigator for the Connected Health Innovation Centre (CHIC Phase 2, £3.36M) and the PwC Advanced Engineering and Research Centre (ARC, £3.13M). I currently serve as Co-Chair for the International Conference on Ambient Intelligence (UCAmI2024) and Vice Chair of the Alzheimer’s Association Technology and Dementia Executive Committee.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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