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Dr Waqas Saleem, Dr D O'Mahoney, Dr Xavier Velay No more applications being accepted Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Sligo Ireland Bioengineering Mechanical Engineering Engineering

Research, Atlantic Technological University, Sligo

About the Project

Project description:

A porous implant can mimic natural bone more reliably and satisfies the biomechanics requirement. The main objective of this research will be to replace the solid titanium biomedical implant with a porous structure for enhanced performance and biocompatible characteristics. The research involves theoretical study, FEA computations, topology optimization (TO), additive manufacturing (AM), material characterization, and mechanical testing. TO algorithms will be employed to explore porous configurations with improved weight-to-stiffness ratios. The study will undertake the requirements of international standards for biomedical implants. Mechanical testing and material characterization of AM porous titanium implant will provide a good benchmark for evaluating the microstructure, tribological parameters, thermo-mechanical characteristics, and biocompatible characteristics.

Project objectives:

To provide a unique insight into topologically optimized porous titanium implant studies.
To provide a comprehensive step-by-step design and development approach for porous implants, its compliance with international standards, and unique benefits to the biomedical community.
To add a new value into the biomechanics and optimal parameters of porous implants, such as porosity, pore size and interconnectivity with favourable anisotropic topologies.

Candidate Attributes:

We are looking for an inspiring candidate having a critical awareness of current problems, and new insights in fields relevant to this research project. The candidate must hold an engineering degree with a 2.1 grade (or above), or a post-graduate degree, in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Biomedical Engineering. The nature of the project demands that the candidate should have an ability to demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge at the forefront of a relevant field of learning: e.g., numerical modelling (finite element based), biomaterials, additive manufacturing, and materials characterisation techniques.

APPLICATIONS

Please send to Sean Walker – [Email Address Removed] only using the application form.

Application Form / Terms of Conditions can be obtained on the website:

https://www.itsligo.ie/mochas/

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm, (GMT) 21^st February 2022

Funding Notes

Unit costs per PRTP scholar p/a:
Stipend: €19,000 gross, €16,000 nett (nett stipend of €16,000 p/a is after deduction of €3,000 p/a student contribution).
Tuition fees: Waived by each institute (fee waivers may be partial for non-EU candidates).
Consumables, Mobility, and Training: Up to €3,500 p/a for non-laboratory, desk-based research; Up to €4,500 p/a for studio, or fieldwork research; Up to €5,500 p/a for laboratory-based research