Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis cause substantial disability. The risk of these conditions depends upon bone and cartilage morphology and material properties. Our research group has demonstrated that exercise can modify bone density, whilst producing some structural changes that could further affect the risk of osteoporosis or osteoarthritis.
The project aims to further quantify the effects of these interventions by conducting computational modelling and analyses on existing scan data, to examine effects of exercise on bone and cartilage morphology and properties related to tissue strength or disease risk.
The project will involve working as part of a multidisciplinary team led by Dr Katherine Brooke-Wavell in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences and Dr Simin Li of the School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering. You will benefit from access to the high quality facilities of these schools as well as the imaging facilities of the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine.
Loughborough University has an applied research culture. In REF 2021, 94% of the work submitted was judged to be top-rated as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”. We are a community based on mutual support and collaboration. Through our Doctoral College there are continual opportunities for building important research skills and networks among your peers and research academics.
Supervisors
Primary supervisor: Dr Katherine Brooke-Wavell
Secondary supervisor: Dr Simin Li
Entry requirements for United Kingdom
Students will normally need to have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) and ideally a master’s degree and/or relevant experience in a discipline with a substantial computational element, e.g. engineering, physics, mathematics or computing. Other subject backgrounds may be acceptable if you can demonstrate extremely strong analytical skills. Experience with computational models or finite element modelling is desirable.
English language requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website.
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How to apply
All applications should be made online. Under programme name, select School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. Please quote the advertised reference number: SSEHS/KBW/SL in your application.
To avoid delays in processing your application, please ensure that you submit the minimum supporting documents.
The application deadline is 31 March 2023 although any applicants considering applying for China Scholarship Council funding should apply by 16 January 2023.
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