Designing Accessible Musical Instruments

This PhD aims to design technology that can make playing music more accessible to people with a disability. Many traditional instruments require a high level of physical and cognitive ability. This project will aim to address some of the most common barriers to music-making, through the use of affordable technology. The project will involve requirements gathering with end users, iterative prototyping and co-creation of new musical instruments, and investigating potential applications of the instruments, for example, in rehabilitation or education settings.

Biomedical Engineering is a section within the School of Biological Sciences, providing excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary training and collaboration. You will be joining a vibrant and friendly team of researchers who are passionate about using engineering skills and knowledge to address important healthcare and health science challenges. We have a strong international reputation in areas including mathematics, cybernetics, consumer electronics, computing, human-computer interaction, robotics, medical physics, and neuroscience. Further information: https://www.reading.ac.uk/biologicalsciences/bme/biosci-bme-index.aspx.

How to apply:

Please submit an application for a PhD in Biomedical Engineering (initial registration) (full-time) to the University using the link below. When prompted to provide details of a potential supervisor, you should enter “Dr. Faustina Hwang”.
http://www.reading.ac.uk/graduateschool/prospectivestudents/gs-how-to-apply.aspx

Further Enquiries:
Dr. Faustina Hwang ([Email Address Removed])