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A Nigerian clinical prosthetist and researcher, Chioma Ezeajughi, has been selected to present her work on “Advancing Biomechanics in Nigeria: Overcoming Challenges and Bridging the Gap” at the prestigious International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) Conference, scheduled to hold this July in Stockholm, Sweden.
Ezeajughi, who previously worked as a prosthetist at 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna, will join leading scientists from around the world at the bi-annual global conference, where she will share findings aimed at improving prosthetic rehabilitation in Nigeria through the full integration of biomechanics into clinical and academic practice.
A graduate of Prosthetics and Orthotics from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Ezeajughi is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Biomechanics at the University of Maryland, College Park.
She confirmed her participation in the ISB Conference after receiving the highly competitive FAME Travel Support Award, a program run by ISB and hosted this year by Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU), Germany. The award covers travel and conference expenses and was granted to only six outstanding researchers from developing countries.
The International Society of Biomechanics Conference is one of the largest and most respected gatherings of professionals in the field of human movement science. It brings together researchers, clinicians, and engineers to share innovations in rehabilitation, biomechanics, and movement technologies.
Ezeajughi, who combines hands-on clinical work with academic research, said her interest in biomechanics was inspired by her time treating wounded soldiers and civilians with limb loss in Nigeria. “That experience made me see the urgent need for better rehabilitation strategies that are both clinically practical and data-driven,” she explained.
In addition to the ISB recognition, Ezeajughi also received a competitive grant from the United States-based National Biomechanics Day (NBD) initiative. In partnership with Bertec Corporation, NBD selected her under its Black Biomechanists Outreach Program to organize a biomechanics awareness event in Nigeria.
Out of 42 submissions from 33 countries, Ezeajughi was selected among 22 recipients across seven nations, further affirming her growing international recognition.
The upcoming outreach event is expected to engage Nigerian students in interactive sessions aimed at introducing biomechanics as a pathway to scientific innovation, clinical care, and movement-based research.
“This support allows me to share my work internationally and also bring biomechanics education to students here at home,” Ezeajughi told our correspondent.
The ISB Conference continues to be a premier global platform for biomechanics professionals, drawing participants from research institutes, universities, and hospitals across more than 40 countries.
