Professor Amis is the Chair of Orthopaedic Biomechanics at Imperial College London as well as the Head of the Medical Engineering. He has 40 years of research in orthopaedic biomechanics, including the design of artificial human joints, tendons and ligaments and the mechanical analyses of biological systems and structures. He has over 300 peer-reviewed journal publications. In addition to research work, Andrew has acted as a consultant and expert witness for a number of areas of work, including implant design, failures of orthopaedic implants and industrial injuries.