Our program applies a wide range of cutting-edge approaches and technologies to design and evaluate patient-specific medical implants and instruments for personalised treatment methods.
Our key areas of research focus include:
- Using computer modelling and simulation to develop tools for pre-surgical planning and decision-making, surgical training, post-surgical assessment and implant success evaluation.
- Applying polymer chemistry, physics and 3D printing technology to develop tailored implants that encourage the healing and regeneration of damaged tissues.
- Taking inspiration from nature and using advanced nanotechnology to create implant surfaces with anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties to reduce the risk of infection.
Program Leader
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Professor Prasad Yarlagadda
Professor in Smart Systems, School of Mechanical Medical & Process Engineering and Program Leader: Medical device design and manufacturing
Program Co-Leader
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Dr Phani Kumari Paritala
Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Mechanical, Medical & Process Engineering and Program Co-Leader: Medical device design and manufacturing
Our people
Meet the Medical Device Design and Manufacturing program team.
We aim to deliver better health in our lifetime, by improving how we treat complex medical cases stemming from injuries, infection and age-related issues.
Researcher showcase
60 seconds with Professor Ross Crawford:
See more of our researchers on our Researcher showcase.