Biomechanics PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

We have 46 Biomechanics PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

Microfluidic models of 3D cell migration and metastasis in soft tissue sarcoma

Imperial College London Department of Bioengineering

Project Overview. We invite applications for a fully funded PhD studentship position supported by SarcomaUK and their donors. Read more

Supervisors: Prof DRO Overby, Dr P Huang, Dr S Au, Prof RJ Jones

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation as a countermeasure to sarcopenia due to ageing and/or disease (REF: SSEHS/JF)

Loughborough University School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Sarcopenia is characterised by a loss of muscle strength, muscle mass, as well as low physical performance, and is now classified as a disease in its own right. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Folland, Dr J Škarabot

19 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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EPSRC DTP studentship in The Neuromechanics of Human Balance and Walking

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Healthcare Sciences

EPSRC DTP studentship - 3.5 years full time starting 1st October 2024. Project summary. The School of Healthcare Sciences at Cardiff University are delighted to offer a fully funded EPSRC studentship starting in October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Davies, Dr C Holt, Dr DW Williams

19 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Developing an in silico method for endodontic restoration of human molar teeth

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

The proposed PhD project seeks to address the complex, multi-factorial issue of dental caries and its implications for endodontic treatment. Read more

Supervisors: Dr RR Readioff, Dr A Sharp, Dr N Longridge, Prof FJ Jarad, Dr EM Moawad

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Optimising functional independence across the life and healthspan using neurostimulation

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

Neuroplasticity is integral to recovery and maintenance of functional independence as we age, and even more crucial in individuals with developmental disorders such as Cerebral Palsy and those with injuries to their brain and/or central nervous system (Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, MS). Read more

Supervisors: Dr S.L. Astill, Dr I Delis, Dr R M Ichiyama

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Muscle function during running

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The anatomy of the legs is complex with multiple muscles that are (anatomically) capable of flexing and extending the limb joints. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G N Askew, Dr J Usherwood

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Biomechanical investigation of minimally assisted vs self and conventional extrication of people form vehicles following road traffic collisions

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Road traffic collisions are a leading cause of death worldwide; indeed, road traffic injuries are the number one cause of death for children and young adults aged 5-29 years, and, more than 90% of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Murphy

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Biomechanical investigation of activities of daily living pre- and post- varying surgical approaches to hip joint arthroplasty

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a commonly performed surgery, close to 100,000 procedures were performed in the UK alone in 2022. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Murphy

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Biomedical Engineering: Fully Funded Swansea and Boston Scientific Ltd PhD Scholarship: Bioprosthetic Design Evaluation Through Experimental-Computational Techniques

Swansea University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Funding providers: Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering and Boston Scientific Ltd. Subject areas: Experimental Mechanics, Heart Valves, Digital Image Correlation (DIC), Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV), Biomechanics, Fluid-Structure Interaction. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R van Loon

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Study of early pathological changes in calcified cartilage in osteoarthritis and alkaptonuria

University of Liverpool Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease Department of Musculoskeletal Biology

We are seeking a motivated individual to work on this exciting project investigating the role that the calcified cartilage has in rare and common joint osteoarthritis, using novel approaches such as gene silencing and establishment of a 3D chondrocyte cell culture model. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JH Hughes

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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NIHR Leeds BRC: Improving hip replacement surgery for at risk patient cohort

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

More than 10% of the UK population aged over 45 have hip osteoarthritis and there are nearly 100,000 total hip replacement (THR) surgeries performed every year. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R K Wilcox, Dr S Williams, Dr A Jones, Prof A Redmond

26 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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NIHR Leeds BRC: Force sensing mechanisms of haemostasis in heart failure and diabetes

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Since the original identification of the role of PIEZO1 in vascular integrity and endothelial cell biology by our group in Leeds in 2014, there have been many publications on the role of PIEZO1 in endothelial function and its role in processes such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, cell-cell junctions, vascular permeability and leukocyte diapedesis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Ariens, Prof D J Beech, Dr E Levelt

26 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Novel strategies and innovative technologies to produce amorphous solid dispersion

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Poor drug solubility presents a major challenge in drug product development of oral solid dosage (OSD) forms. However, many new development compounds exhibit poor solubility and only a few of them reach market approval. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Lamprou

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Biomechanical Investigation of Tendinopathy: A Multiscale Study

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Overview. This PhD project aims to address the prevalent issue of tendinopathies, which significantly impact the general population and pose substantial socio-economic challenges globally. Read more

Supervisor: Dr KZ Zheng

26 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Using pre-clinical models of disease to define new targets to slow joint degeneration in osteoarthritis

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

The main overall aim of this project is to understand mechanisms of joint degeneration during osteoarthritis progression in order to define new targets for therapy. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Poulet

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We have 46 Biomechanics PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

Biomechanics PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

We have 46 Biomechanics PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

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