Falls in an older population can have a profound impact on the individuals affected and are a significant cost to the health service.
This project will look at the interactions between older individuals and novel flooring designed to prevent falls and limit the consequences of falls when they happen.
The studentship will include physical experiments investigating the flooring’s impact on static balance. Experiments will also be performed to understand how the flooring affects movement and whether it increases the chances of, for example, tripping.
This PhD will provide an exciting combination of biomedical engineering and engineering materials. It will be integrated into wider project that will include the design of the floor’s structure and its smart capabilities. The PhD’s contribution will include initial analysis of the flooring’s properties as well as its testing in the University of Surrey’s human movement laboratory. Consequently, the PhD student will be providing crucial insight for the whole project team.
The project will offer the chance to interact with colleagues at the University of Surrey, University of Portsmouth and in industry.
Supervision will be provided by both Dr Matthew Oldfield and Dr Iman Mohagheghian.
This supervisory team reflects the multidisciplinary nature of the project and spans the Centre for Biomedical Engineering and the Centre for Engineering Materials.
Interested candidates are warmly encouraged to contact either Dr Oldfield or Dr Mohagheghian for further details about the studentship.
Entry requirements
Open to UK students starting in October 2023.
You will need to meet the minimum entry requirements for our Biomedical Engineering PhD programme.
A 2.1 degree or above in a relevant subject at undergraduate or taught postgraduate level.
This project is funded for UK-based students. (In exceptional circumstances, applications may be considered from high-calibre overseas students. However, current funding is only guaranteed for those students who are UK-based. International applicants will need to demonstrate their high calibre in addition to meeting all entry requirements)
IELTS Academic: 6.5 or above (or equivalent) with 6.0 in each individual category.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted via the Biomedical Engineering PhD programme page. All applications must include a current CV, transcripts for most relevant undergraduate and [where applicable] postgraduate qualifications, two references or contact details for two referees.
Funding notes
The studentship will cover University fees and a stipend (£15.4k) for 3.5 years in addition to £1k per annum to be spent on research and training for the student. Funded by University of Surrey.
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