Connor Thewlis
Simulation wear testing of hip replacement joints.
Email: c.thewlis2@ncl.ac.uk
Project supervisors
- Professor Tom Joyce
- Dr Simon Smith
Project description
Hip replacements are one of the most common types of surgery. But replacement joints can wear out sooner than expected.
I am carrying out preclinical simulation wear testing of hip arthroplasty components. My research includes adverse loading scenarios.
Interests
Biomedical Engineering, Biotribology, Hip Arthroplasty
Qualifications
- MSc Biomedical Engineering
- BEng Mechanical Engineering