Dr Rebecca Grant
Senior Lecturer in Human Factors Metrology
Areas of expertise
Human factors and ergonomics, biometrology, human measurement and anthropometry, female anthropometry and breast motion, measurement uncertainty, usability and human鈥搕echnology interaction, inclusive and empathetic design.
Profile
Dr Rebecca Grant leads work on human form measurement, including research to better understand breast surface motion during exercise. Her work aims to improve sports bra fitting and comfort, supporting positive exercise experiences, and has involved long-term collaboration with industry partners including adidas. Her research also spans healthcare measurement, where she examines measurement uncertainty and human factors in diagnostic processes.
Rebecca has led projects such as Think Human and World Cup in a Box, which use exhibitions and interactive resources to demonstrate how human factors and ergonomics shape everyday life and sport, and to encourage more diverse participation in engineering careers.
Interview booking
Please call the press office on +44 (0)1509 222224 to arrange an interview with Dr Rebecca Grant.