Bioengineering
We research and develop new approaches to the treatment of disease, assess the performance of medical devices, and work to understand how natural materials can be used in engineering applications.
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Recent research project titles
Our recent research project titles include:
- Retrieval analysis of knee prostheses
- Laboratory testing of artificial shoulder joints
- Analysis of spinal rods after removal from children with scoliosis
- Improved hip implants through more clinically relevant hip joint testing
- Understanding the cancer resistance of the naked mole rat
- Biopixel
- Naked neurones: how does the naked mole-rat brain stay healthy during ageing?
- A New Frontier in Design: The Simulation of Open Engineered Biological Systems
- Multiscale characterization of complex materials using a combination of atomic force microscopy and optical coherence tomography
- Develop chemical-free anti-biofilm surface
- Characterise cell mechanics using atomic force microscope
- Novel automated technique for biofilm imaging and mechanical characterisation
- Innovative design and fabrication of multiscale structured antimicrobial surfaces
- Hybrid Layer-by-Layer Deposition System for orthopaedic implants
Teaching
Our Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate programmes give students a path to become professional engineers, addressing major global challenges. Our Mechanical Engineering Postgraduate Taught (MSc) Programmes equip students with the advanced skills and expertise to help shape the world.
In addition, group members collaborate with the Medical School to offer the one-year Masters by Research (MRes) degree in Biofabrication and Bioprinting.
Contact us
Group Head - Kenny Dalgarno
Email: Kenny.dalgarno@newcastle.ac.uk