Biomechanical Engineering
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The Biomechanical Engineering group applies the principles of mechanical engineering and materials science to the study of biomedical systems. The group benefits from:
- high-quality dedicated research laboratories
- first-class computational biomechanical analysis tools
- strong and direct engagement with medical clinicians and the biomedical industry
Key impact and application areas
- Cardiovascular Computational Modelling
- Cancer Mechanobiology
- Imaging and Characterising Multiscale Biomechanics
- Medical Devices, Sensing and Robotics
- Orthopaedics and Bioprosthesis
- Therapeutic Ultrasound
- Biomanufacturing