Experimental and computational study of the fluid dynamics of an EndoVascular Aneurysm Sealing System

The role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to fill a PhD studentship on a three-year project funded by the School of Engineering and the Liverpool Aneurysm Research Collaboration (LARC) to support a joint project between Prof. Rob Poole and consultant vascular surgeons within LARC (Profs Rob Fisher and Franceso Torella). The project will primarily involve computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations with some supporting experiments including rheology.

The project
A novel EndoVascular Aneurysm Sealing System (EVASS) have recently been developed to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). The purpose of this project is to explore the fluid dynamics involved with this new configuration. Modes and mechanisms of potential device failure will also be explored using patient-specific data (subject to ethical approval). The project will involve very close collaboration with consultant vascular surgeons, Profs Rob Fisher and Franceso Torella, based at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

The person
The successful candidate will have at least a 2:1 Bachelors, or preferably Masters, degree in Engineering or related subject (e.g. Physics). The ideal candidate will have experience of using commercial CFD, preferably using ANSYS fluent, a good background in fluid mechanics and an interest in haemodynamics and biofluid mechanics. The candidate will also be expected to present their results regularly to the clinicians involved in the project.