Dr Ranganath Gangavelli
Key Lecture: Impact of neck pain on quality of life. A cross cultural perspective
Dr Ranganath Gangavelli, Ph.D., MPT, CMPT, MIAP, is a Professor at the GITAM School of Physiotherapy, GITAM (Deemed to be University) at the Visakhapatnam campus. His field of specialization is Musculoskeletal Sciences, with expertise in Manual Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation. He is an effective teacher with rich academic, clinical, and research experience (since 2003). He is trained in learner-centric methodologies to enhance student engagement with learning activities in an ever-changing learning environment (online/offline/blended formats). He is interested in improving evidence-informed learning for clinical practice and empowers his students with lifelong learning strategies. Dr. Ranganath was invited by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) country office in Tajikistan, in the year 2016 to assess the progress of children with Polio and to train Surgeons, Therapists, and Orthotists for regular future follow-up. As an early career researcher, he focuses on understanding and providing pragmatic therapeutic solutions to manage impairments resulting from musculoskeletal issues. His research focuses on radiculopathy, mobilization techniques, affordable technologies, musculoskeletal health, and rehabilitation. He is the developer of the “Manipal Upper Extremity Proprioception Test,” for which he holds copyright. As an early-career researcher, he is highly motivated to advance his expertise through collaborative work with interdisciplinary research teams across borders.
Marcin Kapczynski
Strategic Customer Success Consultant
Academia & Government
Lecture: Advancing Impact in Sport Science Through Interdisciplinary Research, Collaboration and Strategic Publishing
Roozbeh Naemi
Key Lecture: Biomechanics and Emerging Technologies in Diabetic Foot Care
Professor Roozbeh Naemi, BSc MSc PhD SFHEA CEng MIMechE CSci MIPEM MSCF is Professor of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology at the University of Salford and a Chartered Engineer and Scientist with interdisciplinary expertise spanning biomechanics, mechanical, and biomedical engineering. His research focuses on predicting and mitigating foot trauma – particularly diabetic foot ulceration – through biomechanics, tissue assessment, and innovative orthotic and footwear technologies. He has authored over 100 publications across areas including ultrasound imaging, computational modelling, microcirculatory perfusion, and thermal imaging of the foot.