Biomechanics

In the Biomechanics research line both basic and applied subjects in the fields of biomechanics and biomaterials are investigated through an integration of mathematical modelling and experimental testing. Main topics are: the evaluation and design of medical devices in cardiovascular, dental, orthopaedic, spinal and surgical reconstructive fields; the optimisation of surgical procedures for the cardiovascular system; micro fluidics; the study of advanced graded ceramics, shape memory alloys for medical applications, soft tissues such as bone and cartilage and blood vessels; the development of bioreactors for articular cartilage tissue engineering; and the study of biomachines and life support systems.