Dr. Monisha Ravikumar

Monisha gained her master’s degree in Physiotherapy (2016) at Sri Ramakrishna College of Physiotherapy, The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, India, followed by a PhD from the SRM Institute of Science and Technology (2022). Her PhD focused on the development and validation of an assessment tool for the diagnosis of children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Monisha also worked as an assistant professor in the SRM College of Physiotherapy, where her research activities were focused on the area of DCD, with a particular interest in rehabilitation.

Monisha joined Loughborough University as a Research Associate in Health and Behaviour Change in March 2023, working primarily from the University’s London campus. Monisha works alongside Dr Iuliana Hartescu as part of a multi-disciplinary team of psychologists, engineers and experts in user-centred design and health at Loughborough University, which will examine the impact of heatwaves and the bedroom thermal environment on sleep and wellbeing.

Monisha is a member of Midlands Sleep Group (MSG) also a lifetime member of several other societies including the Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP), the Indian Science Congress (ISA). Outside of work, Monisha is a rehabilitation expert and a passionate powerlifter she enjoys sports and exercise. Monisha’s a member of the ECN to support the 2024-2026 ESRS motto.