Research within Mechanical Engineering & Mechatronics
Research within the Division of Mechanical Engineering & Mechatronics is undertaken within four main groups, namely Biomedical Engineering, Tissue Engineering, Innovative Engineering Design and Surface Engineering & Tribology, within which smaller specialised research sub-groups operate.
Details of Research Projects
Biomedical Engineering
The Biomedical Engineering group works in close collaboration with the Institute of Medical Science and Technology and clinical departments at the prestigious Ninewells Hospital and Medical School. There are two focus areas in our group; intelligent instrumentation and implant design.
- Middle Ear Implant
- Colon Climbing Robot with Internal Support Structure
- Self Activating and Regulating Heated Gloves (SUPA GLOVES)
- Skin Evaluation by Laser-Ultrasonics
- High Power Ultrasonics At The Human Tissue Interface
- A Needle Thermocouple for Malignant Tumor Detection
- Suture Safety and Integrity Equipment
- Artificial Palpation of Tissues
- Advanced Stent Design for Improved Healing and Leak Prevention
Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
Biomaterials and tissue engineering research is focussed on the development of anti-bacterial nanocomposite coatings for surgical implants and biological substitutes which can restore, maintain or improve function of the damaged tissue most commonly found in age-related and chronic degenerative disorders. Close collaboration with College of Life Science, clinical departments at the prestigious Ninewells Hospital and Medical School and Dental School has led to joint projects funded by EC, DoH, EPSRC and BBSRC.
- Novel Anti-Microbial And Anti-Thrombotic Biometerials for Medical Devices
- Development of Anti-Prion Surgical Instruments and Highly Sensitive Prion Diagnostic Probes by Ion Implantation Techniques
- Anti-bacterial Nano-composite Coatings for Catheters
- Microengineering - Production of High Aspect Ratio Microstructures
- Biofabrication - Novel Engineering Techniques applied to Regenerative Medicine
- Biomaterials - Synthetic Polymers and Bioplotting Techniques
- Investigation of Fungal Mycelia - Biotransformation of Mineral based Substratum
- Biomimetic Materials for Bone Implants
- BioMEMS for Cells and Tissue Manipulation
Innovative Engineering Design
Research within the Innovative Engineering Design theme is focussed upon automotive design, rapid prototyping and electromagnetic fluids. Research projects have attracted wide support from automotive, aerospace and medical industries.
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