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Biomedical Engineering Theses and Dissertations

This collection contains theses and dissertations from the Department of Biomedical Engineering, collected from the Scholarship@Western Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository

Theses/Dissertations from 2024 2024

Bioactive and Electrically Conductive Nanocomposite Bone Biomaterials , Rebeca A. Arambula-Maldonado

Computational Modelling of Branching Arteriolar Networks using Constrained Constructive Optimization , Yuki Bao

Physical and Geometrical Modulation of Human Fibroblast Behaviour , Sarah M. Brooks

Optimization of Full-Inversion Techniques Towards Clinical Ultrasound Elastography , Matthew A. Caius

Data Preprocessing and Machine Learning for Intracranial Electroencephalography , Mauricio Cespedes Tenorio

Co-delivery of Adipose-derived Stromal Cells and Endothelial Colony Forming Cells in Novel Cell-assembled Scaffolds as a Pro-angiogenic Cell Therapy Platform , Sarah A. From

Porous Titanium Alloy Constructs for Mandibular Reconstruction , Khaled Marwan Anis Hijazi

The Role of Transverse Plane Malalignment in Posterolateral Corner Complex Injury , Larissa M. Madia

Analysis of Healthy Glenohumeral Arthrokinematics and Anatomic Shoulder Implant Subluxation Using 4DCT , Kylie Kiera Paliani

Comprehensive Assessment of Implant Movement Following Total Hip Arthroplasty: Analysis of Surgical Approach, Implant System, and Imaging Techniques , Jennifer Sabah Polus

Stimuli-responsive antibacterial coatings , Monica Vasquez Pena

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Multiparametric Classification of Tumor Treatment Using Ultrasound Microvascular Imaging , mahsa bataghva

Towards Patient Specific Mitral Valve Modelling via Dynamic 3D Transesophageal Echocardiography , Patrick Carnahan

Developing a Finite Element Model for Evaluating the Posterior Tibial Slope in a Medial Opening Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy , VIctor Alexander Carranza

Analysis and Characterization of Embroidered Textile Strain Sensors for Use in Wearable Mechatronic Devices , Jose Guillermo Colli Alfaro

Developing Bioactive Hydrogels Containing Cell-derived Extracellular Matrix for Bone and Cartilage Repair , Ali Coyle

Modelling of a TCA-driven Wearable Tremor Suppression Device for People with Parkinson’s Disease , Parisa Daemi

Using Machine Learning Models to Address Challenges in Lung Cancer Care , Salma Dammak

Longitudinal dynamics of cerebrospinal fluid Aꞵ, pTau and sTREM2 reveal predictive preclinical trajectories of Alzheimer’s pathology , Bahaaldin Helal

MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING BIOMARKERS FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE: A MACHINE LEARNING APPROACH , Dimuthu Henadeerage Don

Detecting Treatment Failure in Rheumatoid Arthritis with Time-Domain Diffuse Optical Methods , Seva Ioussoufovitch

Novel Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Compatible Mechatronic Needle Guidance System for Prostate Focal Laser Ablation Therapy , Eric R. Knull

The Development of Stimuli-responsive Hydrogels from Self-Immolative Polymers , Jared David Pardy

Free-hand Photoacoustic Imaging of Breast Cancer Tissue , Elina Rascevska

Development of a Cell-based Regenerative Strategy to Modulate Angiogenesis and Inflammation in Ischemic Muscle , Fiona E. Serack

Investigation of Dynamic Culture on Matrix-derived Microcarriers as a Strategy to Modulate the Pro-Regenerative Phenotype of Human Adipose-derived Stromal Cells , McKenna R. Tosh

Evaluating EEG–EMG Fusion-Based Classification as a Method for Improving Control of Wearable Robotic Devices for Upper-Limb Rehabilitation , Jacob G. Tryon

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

A two-layer continuous-capillary oxygen transport model: Development and application to blood flow regulation in resting skeletal muscle. , Keith C. Afas

Development of a Hybrid Stereotactic Guidance System For Percutaneous Liver Tumour Ablation , Joeana N. Cambranis Romero

Large-scale Analysis and Automated Detection of Trunnion Corrosion on Hip Arthroplasty Devices , Anastasia M. Codirenzi

The Role of Transient Vibration of the Skull on Concussion , Rodrigo Dalvit Carvalho da Silva

Biomechanical Investigation of Complete and Partial Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries , Callahan Doughty

Towards A Comprehensive Software Suite for Stereotactic Neurosurgery , Greydon Gilmore

The Bio-Mechanical Development and Kinematic Evaluation of Zone I and Zone II Injuries and their Corresponding Surgical Repair Techniques using an In-Vitro Active Finger Motion Simulator: A Cadaveric Study , Mohammad Haddara

Image-based Cochlear Implant Frequency-to-Place Mapping , Luke William Helpard

Mechanical Evaluation of Gyroid Structures to Combat Orthopaedic Implant Infections , Sydney Hitchon

The Development of a Motion Sensing Device for Use in a Home Setting , Jaspreet K. Kalsi

A Novel Ultrasound Elastography Technique for Evaluating Tumor Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Patients with Locally Advanced Breast Cancer , Niusha Kheirkhah

Thermo-responsive Antibiotic-Eluting Coatings for Treating Infection near Orthopedic Implants , Jan Chung Kwan

Effects of Modulating the Culture Microenvironment on the Growth and Secretome of Human Adipose-Derived Stromal Cells , Zhiyu Liang

Conducting Polypyrrole Hydrogel Biomaterials For Drug Delivery And Cartilage Tissue Regeneration , Iryna Liubchak

Motion and Crosslinked Polyethylene Wear in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty , Christopher Millward

Intracardiac Ultrasound Guided Systems for Transcatheter Cardiac Interventions , Hareem Nisar

Investigation of Cell Derived Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery and Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Stem/Stromal Cells , Shruthi Polla Ravi

Quantitative Image Analysis of White Matter Dysregulation Using Brain Normalization for Diagnostic Analysis of Pediatric Hydrocephalus , Renee-Marie Ragguett

Automation through Deep-Learning to Quantify Ventilation Defects in Lungs from High-Resolution Isotropic Hyperpolarized 129Xe Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Tuneesh Kaur Ranota

Early Biological Response of Articular Cartilage to Hemiarthroplasty Wear , Debora Rossetti

Sol-Gel Derived Bioceramic Poly(Diethyl Fumarate – Co – Triethoxyvinylsilane) Composite , Aref Sleiman

The Application of Digital Volume Correlation Bone Strain Measurements in the Osteoarthritic Glenohumeral Joint , Jakub R. Targosinski

Development of Brain-Derived Bioscaffolds for Neural Progenitor Cell Culture and Delivery , Julia Terek

Modelling and Evaluation of Piezoelectric Actuators for Wearable Neck Rehabilitation Devices , Shaemus D. Tracey

Development of a Combined Experimental-Computational Framework to Study Human Knee Biomechanics , Samira Vakili

Investigation on the Performance of Dry Powder Inhalation System for Enhanced Delivery of Levosalbutamol Sulfate , Yuqing Ye

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Development of a Wireless Telemetry Load and Displacement Sensor for Orthopaedic Applications , William Anderson

Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Biomaterials for Bone Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery , Neda Aslankoohi

Fabrication Of Inkjet-Printed Enzyme-Based Biosensors Towards Point-Of-Care Applications , Yang Bai

The Use of CT to Assess Shoulder Kinematics and Measure Glenohumeral Arthrokinematics , Baraa Daher

The Development of Region-Specific Decellularized Meniscus Bioinks for 3D Bioprinting Applications , Sheradan Doherty

In Vitro Analyses of the Contributions of the Hip Capsule to Joint Biomechanics , Emma Donnelly

Long-Circulating, Degradable Lanthanide-Based Contrast Agents for Pre-Clinical Microcomputed Tomography of the Vasculature , Eric Grolman

Mixed-reality visualization environments to facilitate ultrasound-guided vascular access , Leah Groves

Diffusion Kurtosis Imaging in Temporal Lobe Epilepsy , Loxlan W. Kasa

Extracellular Matrix-Derived Microcarriers as 3-D Cell Culture Platforms , Anna Kornmuller

3D Printed Polypyrrole Scaffolds for pH Dependent Drug Delivery with Applications in Bone Regeneration , Matthew T. Lawrence

Development of Multifunctional Drug Delivery Systems for Locoregional Therapy , Xinyi Li

Motion Intention Estimation using sEMG-ACC Sensor Fusion , Jose Alejandro Lopez

Biomaterial for Cervical Intervertebral Disc Prosthesis , Helium Mak

Biomechanical Analysis of Ligament Modelling Techniques and Femoral Component Malrotation Following TKA , Liam A. Montgomery

Snapshot Three-Dimensional Surface Imaging With Multispectral Fringe Projection Profilometry , Parsa Omidi

4DCT to Examine Carpal Motion , Sydney M. Robinson

Seizure Detection Using Deep Learning, Information Theoretic Measures and Factor Graphs , Bahareh Salafian

Modeling Fetal Brain Development: A semi-automated platform for localization, reconstruction, and segmentation of the fetal brain on MRI , Jianan Wang

Immobilized Jagged1 for Notch3-specific Differentiation and Phenotype Control of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells , Kathleen E. Zohorsky

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Simulation Approaches to X-ray C-Arm-based Interventions , Daniel R. Allen

Implementing a multi-segment foot model in a clinical setting to measure inter-segmental joint motions , Tahereh Amiri

Cardiac Modelling Techniques to Predict Future Heart Function and New Biomarkers in Acute Myocardial Infarction , Sergio C. H. Dempsey

Feasibility of Twisted Coiled Polymer Actuators for Use in Upper Limb Wearable Rehabilitation Devices , Brandon P.R. Edmonds

Metal Additive Manufacturing for Fixed Dental Prostheses , Mai EL Najjar

Using an Internal Auditory Stimulus to Activate the Developing Primary Auditory Cortex: A Fetal fMRI Study , Estee Goldberg

Development of Water-Soluble Polyesters for Tissue Engineering Applications , Trent Gordon

Development Of Hybrid Coating Materials To Improve The Success Of Titanium Implants , Zach Gouveia

A 3D Printed Axon-Mimetic Diffusion MRI Phantom , Tristan K. Kuehn

Development of an Active Infection Monitoring Knee Spacer for Two-Stage Revision , Michael K. Lavdas

Computational Modeling of the Human Brain for mTBI Prediction and Diagnosis , Yanir Levy

Pulmonary Imaging of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease using Multi-Parametric Response Maps , Jonathan MacNeil

Optimization of Indentation for the Material Characterization of Soft PVA-Cryogels , Md. Mansur ul Mulk

Development and Validation of Augmented Reality Training Simulator for Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Renal Access , Yanyu Mu

A Biomechanical Investigation into the Effect of Experimental Design on Wrist Biomechanics and Contact Mechanics , Clare E. Padmore

Structure-Function Relationships in the Brain: Applications in Neurosurgery , Daiana-Roxana Pur

The Effect of Joint Alignment After a Wrist Injury on Joint Mechanics and Osteoarthritis Development , Puneet Kaur Ranota

Development and Validation of Tools for Improving Intraoperative Implant Assessment with Ultrasound during Gynaecological Brachytherapy , Jessica Robin Rodgers

Studies on Carbon Quantum Dots with Special Luminescent Properties and Their Capability of Overcoming the Biological Barriers , Ji Su Song

Machine Learning towards General Medical Image Segmentation , Clara Tam

The Migration and Wear of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty , Madeleine L. Van de Kleut

Video Processing for the Evaluation of Vascular Dynamics in Neurovascular Interventions , Reid Vassallo

Preparation of Intra-articular Drug Delivery Systems for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis , Ian Villamagna

Deep Reinforcement Learning in Medical Object Detection and Segmentation , Dong Zhang

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Fabrication and Characterization of Collagen-Polypyrrole Constructs Using Direct-Ink Write Additive Manufacturing , Rooshan Arshad

Development of a Force-Based Ream Vector Measurement System For Glenoid Reaming Simulation , David Axford

Investigation of Visual Perceptions in Parkinson's Disease and the Development of Disease Monitoring Software , Matthew Bernardinis

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Bioprinting Gradient Scaffolds for Osteochondral Tissue Engineering Using Cell Instructive Microparticles

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Bioengineering a dynamic culture platform to improve the maturity of iPSC-derived muscle organoids

3d printing spinal cords, graphene oxide as growth factor carriers for meniscus tissue engineering.

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The PhD degree provides an opportunity for you to pursue a program of research in a specialized area and to develop a dissertation that embodies the results of original research and gives evidence of high level independent scholarship.

The purpose of the PhD degree program is to allow you to gain the knowledge and research skills to contribute to a company or university in a research setting. 

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Our faculty is actively engaged in research programs sponsored by industry, federal and state agencies. Moreover, they have active research programs within the department and in collaboration with colleagues in other departments at the University at Buffalo, as well as with many external collaborators.

The four cutting-edge themes of our department are:

• Molecular-cellular, Cell, and Tissue Engineering
• Biomedical Sensors, Instrumentation and Diagnostics
• Computational Engineering and Modeling
• Medical Imaging and Analysis

While PhD students typically pursue degree options within one of the above technical areas, graduate study and research programs, by nature, are designed to allow for flexibility to meet your interest. As a PhD student, along with your advisor, responsible for developing the program of study that fits the your needs and career goals.

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Dept. of Biomedical Engineering Dissertations, Master’s Theses and Master’s Reports

Explore our collection of dissertations, master's theses and master's reports from the Department of Biomedical Engineering below.

Theses/Dissertations/Reports from 2024 2024

APPLICATION OF MACHINE LEARNING TECHNIQUES IN THE DESIGN OF ADAPTIVE DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION FOR PARKINSONISM , Jessica E. Mehregan

EFFECT OF BIO-ENVIRONMENT AND CU ALLOYING ON ZINC IMPLANT BIOCOMPATIBILITY , Lea M. Morath

MATRIX STIFFNESS SENSING BY NASCENT ADHESIONS AND THE ROLE OF RIAM IN ADHESION ASSEMBLY , Nikhil Mittal

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL GELATIN-DITHIOLANE HYDROGELS FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING , Saad Asim

Theses/Dissertations/Reports from 2023 2023

Collagen V Promotes Fibroblast Contractility, And Adhesion Formation, And Stability , Shaina P. Royer-Weeden

Theses/Dissertations/Reports from 2022 2022

AN ANTIMICROBIAL POLYDOPAMINE SURFACE COATING TO REDUCE BIOFOULING ON TELEMETRY TAGS USED IN MARINE CONSERVATION PRACTICES , Ariana Smies

ELECTROCHEMICAL APPROACHES TO CONTROL CATECHOL-BASED ADHESION , Md Saleh Akram Bhuiyan

Theses/Dissertations/Reports from 2021 2021

CHARACTERIZATION OF PROLIFERATION AND MIGRATION OF BREAST CANCER CELLS TARGETED BY A GLUT5-SPECIFIC FRUCTOSE MIMIC , Srinivas Kannan

IMPACT OF HEMODYNAMIC VORTEX SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL CHARACTERISTICS ON ANALYSIS OF INTRACRANIAL ANEURYSMS , Kevin W. Sunderland

Investigation into the Hemodynamics of Aortic Abnormalities Through Computational Fluid Dynamics , Tonie Johnson

MODEL POLYMER SYSTEMS CONTAINING CATECHOL MOIETIES TO TUNE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE GENERATION FOR ANTIPATHOGENIC AND WOUND HEALING APPLICATIONS , Pegah Kord Fooroshani

Theses/Dissertations/Reports from 2020 2020

ARTIFICIAL SYNTHETIC SCAFFOLDS FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING APPLICATION EMPHASIZING THE ROLE OF BIOPHYSICAL CUES , Samerender Nagam Hanumantharao

DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF THE FLOW CHAMBER FOR SHEAR FLOW MECHANOTRANSMISSION STUDIES , Mohanish Chandurkar

ELECTROSPUN NANOFIBER SCAFFOLDS AS A PLATFORM FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH , Carolynn Que

Nanofiber Scaffolds as 3D Culture Platforms , Stephanie Bule

STUDY OF SILICA NANOPARTICLE COMPOSITE ON SILICA-HYDROGEN PEROXIDE COMPLEXATIONS AND THEIR EFFECTS IN CATECHOL BASED ADHESIVES , Rattapol Pinnaratip

Theses/Dissertations/Reports from 2019 2019

AN INVESTIGATION OF UNCERTAINTY IN ULTRASONIC ELASTOGRAPHY: A CONTINUUM BIOMECHANICS PERSPECTIVE , David P. Rosen

A Smart Implantable Bone Fixation Plate Providing Actuation and Load Monitoring for Orthopedic Fracture Healing , Brad Nelson

DEGRADABLE ZINC MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS AND ITS INFLUENCE ON BIOCOMPATIBILITY IN AN IN-VIVO MURINE MODEL , Roger J. Guillory II

MAGNETOSTRICTIVE BONE FIXATION DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING LOCAL MECHANICAL STIMULI TO BONE FRACTURE SITES , Salil Sidharthan Karipott

OPTICAL VORTEX AND POINCARÉ ANALYSIS FOR BIOPHYSICAL DYNAMICS , Anindya Majumdar

TOWARD AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE CLINICAL RELEVANCE OF NITRIC OXIDE (NO) MEASUREMENTS IN IN VITRO CELL CULTURE STUDIES , Maria Paula Kwesiga

Theses/Dissertations/Reports from 2018 2018

AN INJECTABLE THERMOSENSITIVE BIODEGRADABLE HYDROGEL EMBEDDED WITH SNAP CONTAINING PLLA MICROPARTICLES FOR SUSTAINED NITRIC OXIDE (NO) DELIVERY FOR WOUND HEALING , Nikhil Mittal

EFFECTS OF TOPOGRAPHICAL FEATURES ON MICROVASCULAR NETWORK FORMATION , Dhavan D. Sharma

REVERSIBLY SWITCHING ADHESION OF SMART ADHESIVES INSPIRED BY MUSSEL ADHESIVE CHEMISTRY , Ameya R. Narkar

Studying mass and mechanical property changes during the degradation of a bioadhesive with mass tracking, rheology and magnetoelastic (ME) sensors , Zhongtian Zhang

Theses/Dissertations/Reports from 2017 2017

A 3D Biomimetic Scaffold using Electrospinning for Tissue Engineering Applications , Samerender Nagam Hanumantharao

A WIRELESS, PASSIVE SENSOR FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURE AT ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANT SITES FOR EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF INFECTIONS , Salil Sidharthan Karipott

COMPUTATIONAL ULTRASOUND ELASTOGRAPHY: A FEASIBILITY STUDY , Yu Wang

DESIGN OF ROBUST HYDROGEL BASED ON MUSSEL-INSPIRED CHEMISTRY , Yuan Liu

EFFECT OF SILICA MICRO/NANO PARTICLES INCORPORATION OVER BIOINSPIRED POLY (ETHYLENE GLYCOL)-BASED ADHESIVE HYDROGEL , Rattapol Pinnaratip

FABRICATION OF PREVASCULARIZED CELL-DERIVED EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX BASED BIOMIMETIC TISSUE CONSTRUCTS FOR MULTIPLE TISSUE ENGINEERING , Zichen Qian

IDENTIFICATION OF NITRIC-OXIDE DEGRADATION PRODUCTS OF ASCORBIC ACID , Sushant Satyanarayan Kolipaka

Implantable Wireless Sensor Networks: Application to Measuring Temperature for In Vivo Detection of Infections , Praharsh Madappaly Veetil

SYSTEMATIC STUDY OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE GENERATION, BIOCOMPATIBILITY AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTY OF MUSSEL ADHESIVE MOIETY , Hao Meng

Theses/Dissertations/Reports from 2016 2016

A WIRELESS SENSOR SYSTEM WITH DIGITALLY CONTROLLED SIGNAL CONDITIONING CIRCUIT FOR FORCE MONITORING AT BONE FIXATION PLATES , Govindan Suresh

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF OPTICAL ELASTOGRAPHY SETUP , Abhinav Madhavachandran

EFFECTS OF SCATTERING AND ABSORPTION ON LASER SPECKLE CONTRAST IMAGING , Kosar Khaksari

INHIBITION OF BACTERIAL GROWTH AND PREVENTION OF BACTERIAL ADHESION WITH LOCALIZED NITRIC OXIDE DELIVERY , Julia Osborne

WIRELESS IMPLANTABLE MAGNETOELASTIC SENSORS AND ACTUATORS FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS , Andrew DeRouin

Wireless Sensor System for Monitoring Strains and Forces On An External Bone Fixation Plate , Sterling Prince

Reports/Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

DEVELOPMENT OF A CELL MORPHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS TOOL TO EVALUATE THE ULTRASOUND VIBRATIONAL EFFECTS ON CELL ADHESION , Joseph M. Smith

DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH CAPACITY HYPERBRANCHED NITRIC OXIDE DONORS FOR CONTROLLING SUBCUTANEOUS INFLAMMATION , Sean Hopkins

ENGINEERING APPROACHES FOR SUPPRESSING DELETERIOUS HOST RESPONSES TO MEDICAL IMPLANTS , Connor McCarthy

GELATIN MICROGEL INCORPORATED POLY (ETHYLENE GLYCOL) BIOADHESIVE WITH ENHANCED ADHESIVE PROPERTY AND BIOACTIVITY , Yuting Li

METABOLOMIC AND PROTEOMIC APPROACHES TO UNDERSTAND LEAD STRESS IN VETIVER GRASS (Chrysopogon zizanioides L. NASH) , Venkataramana R. Pidatala

PH RESPONSIVE, ADHESIVE HYDROGELS BASED ON REVERSIBLE CATECHOL - BORONIC ACID COMPLEXATION , Ameya Ravindra Narkar

SYSTEMATIC STUDY OF THE BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF NITRIC OXIDE (NO) USING INNOVATIVE NO MEASUREMENT AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS , Weilue He

THE INFLUENCE OF PASSIVE ANKLE JOINT POWER ON BALANCE RECOVERY , Stephanie E. Hamilton

Three-dimensional Mesenchymal Stem Cell Spheroids and Zn-based Biomaterials as Potential Cardiovascular Treatments , Emily Shearier

Reports/Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

DESIGN AND APPLICATION OF WIRELESS PASSIVE MAGNETOELASTIC RESONANCE AND MAGNETOHARMONIC FORCE SENSORS , Brandon D. Pereles

Reports/Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Development of Optically Based pH Sensing Hydrogel and Controlled Nitric Oxide Release Polymer , Matthew T. Nielsen

Development of Vapor Deposited Silica Sol-Gel Particles for a Bioactive Materials System to Direct Osteoblast Behavior , Katherine Lynn Snyder

Reports/Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

Wireless and passive pressure sensor system based on the magnetic higher-order harmonic field , Ee Lim Tan

Reports/Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

Exploration of the role of serum factors in maintaining bone mass during hibernation in black bears , Rachel Marie Bradford

Influence of traumatic impaction and pathological loading on knee menisci , Megan Leigh Killian

Use of a 3D perfusion bioreactor with osteoblasts and osteoblast/endothelial cell co-cultures to improve tissue-engineered bone , Matthew J. Barron

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MIT Biological Engineering’s mission is to generate and communicate new knowledge in the application of engineering principles in biological systems and to educate leaders in our discipline. We focus at the interface of engineering and biology on combining quantitative, physical, and integrative engineering principles with modern life sciences research. MIT BE offers a graduate PhD degree, and only accepts PhD applications through the annual Departmental process for admission fall term of the following year.

PhD-level training in BE prepares students to conduct research that will:

• Explain how biological systems function in terms of biological/chemical/physical mechanisms, and how they respond when perturbed by endogenous, environmental, and therapeutic factors
• Engineer innovative technologies based on this understanding and apply technologies to address societal needs across all sectors including, but not limited to, biomedicine
• Establish new biology-based paradigms for solving problems in areas of science and engineering that have not historically been impacted by biological approaches

In addition, PhD-level training in BE prepares students to translate this research for positive impact in the world by developing skills to:

• Explain technical subject matter clearly, accurately, and in a compelling and contextual manner for a range of audiences
• Engage collaboratively in diverse teams to contribute biological engineering expertise needed for multidisciplinary projects
• Exercise intellectual and operational leadership to advance on goals in technically and organizationally complex scenarios
• Exhibit integrity and ethical judgment in the design of research and the application of research results

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BE PhD students complete two core courses in the first year, supplemented with four additional electives ( Course Requirements ). Individual students pace their own progress through elective coursework in consultation with their academic advisor.

In addition to the course requirements, students present an oral thesis qualifying exam to be completed by the end of the fall term in their third year.

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Tissue Engineering an In Vitro Model of Osteoporosis

--> Owen, Robert (2017) Tissue Engineering an In Vitro Model of Osteoporosis. PhD thesis, University of Sheffield.

Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterised by bone loss. Declining oestrogen levels postmenopause disrupt bone remodelling by over-stimulating resorption. Although the disorder is currently studied in animals, we should aim to minimise their use. Therefore, this thesis explored the feasibility of developing an in vitro model of postmenopausal osteoporosis using tissue engineering principles. The response of three osteoblast cell lines, MC3T3-E1, MLOA5, and IDG-SW3, to oestrogen was explored, finding only MC3T3-E1 was stimulated by the hormone. The ability of RAW264.7 to undergo osteoclastogenesis was strongly influenced by seeding density and proliferation. Additionally, tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) activity could be suppressed by oestrogen exposure. Due to its ability to support osteoclastogenesis in co-culture, IDG-SW3 was the most suitable osteoblast cell line for the model. Bone-matrix deposition over 28 days on three scaffolds (PolyHIPE, polyurethane, Biotek) was compared to select the most appropriate for the model. PolyHIPE and polyurethane scaffolds supported significantly more matrix deposition than the Biotek. Mineralisation on the scaffold could be detected by micro-computed tomography; however, the presence of PBS interfered with this. Due to its cellular performance and ease of manufacture, the polyurethane scaffold was identified as the most suitable for the model. Changes in mineral content, TRAP and alkaline phosphatase activity were confirmed as markers for osteoclast and osteoblast activity in co-culture. RAW264.7 pre-treatment with oestrogen to mimic pre-menopause had lasting effects on their ability to undergo osteoclastogenesis. 2D co-cultures using oestrogen withdrawal to mimic menopause resulted in increased resorption, analogous to the effect seen in vivo. From the conditions assessed in 3D co-cultures, no equivalent response was observed. This thesis demonstrates it is possible to imitate the onset of postmenopausal osteoporosis in vitro. However, a 3D system that uses human cells and longer time periods is necessary to provide a valid alternative to animal models.

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The Tissue Engineering group, founded in 2006, is one of four research groups at the Department of Clinical Dentistry. The group, led by Prof. Kamal Mustafa , aims to address the shortage of tissues available for repair & regeneration. It includes a multidisciplinary team of scientists, clinicians & bioengineers working in close collaboration with national & international partners. Currently, we are developing functional engineered bone-tissue constructs, with combinations of cells, growth factors & the appropriate biomaterial scaffolds. The scope of our work includes all aspects of pre-clinical & clinical biomedical research.  Read more

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Research leader, Cecilie Gjerde, at Department of Clinical Dentistry (IKO), hopes that industry will notice the important research being done at the department.

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Exciting news is brewing in our research community! We’re thrilled to announce that the work by a researcher at the Tissue Engineering group, Shuntaro Yamada, has been featured as the Best Scientific Image of the Month on Nature.

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Åshild Johansen, a PhD candidate in the Tissue Engineering Group, represented the University of Bergen and gave a talk at the National Convention for the Norwegian Dental Association in November 2023. The title of the talk was, “New Biomaterials for 3D-Printing of Bone”, where she presented some of...

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Course Overview

Start dates: 1st October, 1st January, 1st April, 1st July.

Every day we are hearing of ground breaking advances in the field of tissue engineering which offer tremendous potential for the future of regenerative medicine and health care. Staff at Swansea University are active in many aspects of tissue engineering.

The aim of this MSc by Research is to provide you with a solid grounding within the field of tissue engineering and its application within regenerative medicine. 

This will be achieved through a year of research in a relevant area of tissue engineering identified after discussion with Swansea academic staff. Working with two academic supervisors you will undertake a comprehensive literature survey which will enable the formulation of an experimental research program.  

As a student on the MSc by Research course, you will be given the relevant laboratory training to undertake the research program . The research will be written up as a thesis that is examined. You will also be encouraged to present your work in the form of scientific communications such as journals and conference poster presentation.

The MSc by Research will equip you with a wealth of research experience and knowledge that will benefit your future career in academia or the health care industries. 

As a MSc By Research student, you will join one of the teams at Swansea University working in tissue engineering and use state of the art research equipment within the Centre for NanoHealth, a collaborative initiative between the College of Engineering and the College of Medicine.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2:1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in biology, engineering or related subjects. See -  Country-specific Information for EU and International Candidates .

English Language

IELTS 6.5 Overall (5.5+ each comp.) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. Full details of our English Language policy, including certificate time validity, can be found  here .

We welcome applications by prospective students from around the world and look for evidence of previous study that is equivalent to the entry requirements stated above. The Postgraduate Admissions Office are happy to advise you on whether your qualifications are suitable for entry to the course you would like to study. Please email  [email protected]  for further information.

As well as academic qualifications, Admissions decisions may be based on other factors, including (but not limited to): the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, intensity of competition for limited places, and relevant professional experience.

Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) Requirement

Non UK/EU applicants are required to obtain ATAS clearance for this programme of study. Successful applicants are sent ATAS application details by the University PGR Admissions team. Further details on the ATAS scheme can be found at on the government Academic Technology Approval Scheme webpage .

Reference Requirement

As standard, two references are required before we can progress applications to the College/School research programme Admissions Tutor for consideration.

Applications received without two references attached are placed on hold, pending receipt of the outstanding reference(s). Please note that any protracted delay in receiving the outstanding reference(s) may result in the need to defer your application to a later potential start point/entry month, than what you initially listed as your preferred start option.

You may wish to consider contacting your referee(s) to assist in the process of obtaining the outstanding reference(s) or alternatively, hold submission of application until references are sourced. Please note that it is not the responsibility of the University Admissions Office to obtain missing reference(s) after our initial email is sent to your nominated referee(s), requesting a reference(s) on your behalf.

The reference can take the form of a letter on official headed paper, or via the University’s standard reference form. Click this link to download the university reference form .

Alternatively, referees can email a reference from their employment email account, please note that references received via private email accounts, (i.e. Hotmail, Yahoo, Gmail) cannot be accepted.

References can be submitted to [email protected] .

How you are Supervised

Your supervisor will:

• Help you develop your research plan in the early stages of your MSc
• Advise on research aims and objectives and suggest relevant training or skills courses
• Provide direction in terms of relevant literature and sources
• Give guidance on gathering, recording and analysing data
• Supervise your written work, providing constructive criticism and ensuring you keep to deadlines
• Support and advise you when it comes to presenting papers at conferences, publishing your work and attending your viva (the final oral examination of your thesis)

Recent MSc by Research theses supervised in the area of Tissue Engineering at Swansea University include:

• Quality assurance of human stem cell/primary cell bank
• The development of electrospinning techniques for the production of novel tissue engineering scaffolds.
• The incorporation of pulsed electromagnetic fields into wound dressings.
• The application of pulsed electromagnetic fields for improved wound healing.
• The use of nanoparticles in the control of bacterial biofilms in chronic wounds.
• The control of bacterial adhesion at surfaces relevant to regenerative medicine.
• The production of micro-porous particles for bone repair

Welsh Provision

Tuition fees, msc by research 1 year full time.

MSc by Research 2 Year Part Time

Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page .

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page .

International students and part-time study: It may be possible for some students to study part-time under the Student Visa route. However, this is dependent on factors relating to the course and your individual situation. It may also be possible to study with us if you are already in the UK under a different visa category (e.g. Tier 1 or 2, PBS Dependant, ILR etc.). Please visit the University information on Visas and Immigration for further guidance and support.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page .

Funding and Scholarships

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

Government funding is now available for Welsh, English and EU students starting eligible postgraduate research programmes at Swansea University. To find out more, please visit our postgraduate loans page.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Additional Costs

Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at Swansea University. Access to wifi in your accommodation will also be essential to allow you to fully engage with your programme. See our dedicated webpages for further guidance on suitable devices to purchase, and for a full guide on getting your device set up .

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but not limited to):

• Travel to and from campus
• Printing, photocopying, binding, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
• Purchase of books or texts
• Gowns for graduation ceremonies

How to Apply

Once you have identified a topic area within which you would like to work, we recommend that you submit a research proposal and discuss this with an Admissions Tutor for the subject area before making an application. You can email  [email protected]  to express your interest in a MSc by Research Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine.

Apply online and track your application status for the MSc by Research at  www.swansea.ac.uk/applyonline

If you're an international student, find out more about applying for the MSc by Research  www.swan.ac.uk/international/students/apply

Suggested Application Timings

In order to allow sufficient time for consideration of your application by an academic, for potential offer conditions to be met and travel / relocation, we recommend that applications are made before the dates outlined below. Please note that applications can still be submitted outside of the suggested dates below but there is the potential that your application/potential offer may need to be moved to the next appropriate intake window.

October Enrolment

UK Applicants – 15th August

EU/International applicants – 15th July

January Enrolment

UK applicants – 15th November

EU/International applicants – 15th October

April Enrolment

UK applicants – 15th February

EU/International applicants – 15th January

July Enrolment

UK applicants – 15th May

EU/International applicants – 15th April

EU students - visa and immigration information is available and will be regularly updated on our information for EU students page.

MSc by Research Programme Specification

This Programme Specification refers to the current academic year and provides indicative content for information. The University will seek to deliver each course in accordance with the descriptions set out in the relevant course web pages at the time of application. However, there may be situations in which it is desirable or necessary for the University to make changes in course provision , either before or after enrolment.

Programme Summary

This MSc by Research in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine at Swansea will enable you to undertake a research project led by your own interests. It is a highly respected qualification which can enable a future career in academia or a wider scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector. A thesis of 40,000 words will be submitted for assessment demonstrating original research with a substantive contribution to the subject area. The Masters is examined following an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination or viva). You will acquire research skills for high-level work and skills and training programmes are available on campus for further support. 

Programme Aims

This Masters programme will provide students with:

• The opportunity to conduct high quality postgraduate research in a world leading research environment.
• Key skills needed to undertake advanced academic and non-academic research including qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Advanced critical thinking, intellectual curiosity and independent judgement.

Programme Structure

The programme comprises three key elements:

• Entry and confirmation of candidature
• Main body of research
• Thesis and viva voce examination

The programme comprises of the undertaking of an original research project of 1 year duration full time (2 years duration part time). 

Students for the Masters by Research in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine are examined in two parts.

The first part is a thesis which is an original body of work representing the methods and results of the research project. The word limit is 40,000 for the main text. The word limit does not include appendices (if any), essential footnotes, introductory parts and statements or the bibliography and index.

The second part is an oral examination ( viva voce ).

Supervision and Support 

Students will be supervised by a supervisory team. Where appropriate, staff from Colleges/Schools other than the ‘home’ Department/School (other Colleges/Schools) within the University will contribute to cognate research areas. There may also be supervisors from an industrial partner.

The Primary/First Supervisor will normally be the main contact throughout the student journey and will have overall responsibility for academic supervision. The academic input of the Secondary Supervisor will vary from case to case. The principal role of the Secondary Supervisor is often as a first port of call if the Primary/First Supervisor becomes unavailable. The supervisory team may also include a supervisor from industry or a specific area of professional practice to support the research. External supervisors may also be drawn from other Universities.

The primary supervisor will provide pastoral support. If necessary the primary supervisor will refer the student to other sources of support (e.g. Wellbeing, Disability, Money Advice, IT, Library, Students’ Union, Academic Services, Student Support Services, Careers Centre).

Programme Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme, doctoral researchers should be able to:

Knowledge & Understanding

• Critically reflect on the existing knowledge base, current problems and/or new insights, in the field of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine.
• Demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline.
• Apply research skills, methodologies and subject theory to the practice of research.
• Create, interpret and analyse knowledge in the specific field of study through original research.  

Attitudes and values

• Undertake research tasks and make informed judgements with minimum guidance. 
• Apply sound ethical principles to research, with due regard for the integrity of persons and in accordance with professional codes of conduct.
• Demonstrate self-awareness of individual and cultural diversity, and the reciprocal impact in social interaction between self and others when conducting research involving people.

Research Skills

• Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level.
• Approach and resolve complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Evaluate and apply relevant techniques for research in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine.
• Apply research methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, propose new hypotheses.
• Work in groups, presenting conclusions and reflecting difference of opinion.
• Implement independent research skills.
• Locate information and apply it to research practice.
• Design and implement a research project.

Skills and Competencies

• Display the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment, including the exercise of personal responsibility and initiative in complex situations.
• The exercise of initiative and personal responsibility.
• Decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations.
• The independent learning ability required for continuing professional development.

Progression Monitoring

Progress will be monitored in accordance with Swansea University regulations. During the course of the programme, the student is expected to meet regularly with their supervisors, and at most meetings it is likely that the student’s progress will be monitored in an informal manner in addition to attendance checks. Details of the meetings should ideally be recorded on the on-line system. A minimum of four formal supervision meetings is required each year, two of which will be reported to the Postgraduate Progression and Awards Board. During these supervisory meetings the student’s progress is discussed and formally recorded on the on-line system. 

Learning Development  

The University offers training and development for Doctoral Researchers and supervisors ( https://www.swansea.ac.uk/research/undertake-research-with-us/postgraduate-research/training-and-skills-development-programme/ ).

Swansea University’s Postgraduate Research Training Framework is structured into sections, to enable students to navigate and determine appropriate courses aligned to both their interest and their candidature stage. 

There is a training framework including for example areas of Managing Information and Data, Presentation and Public Engagement, Leadership and working with others, Safety Integrity and Ethics, Impact and Commercialisation and Teaching and Demonstrating. There is also range of support in areas such as training needs, literature searching, conducting research, writing up research, teaching, applying for grants and awards, communicating research and future careers.

A range of research seminars and skills development sessions are provided within the Department and across the University. These are scheduled to keep the student in touch with a broader range of material than their own research topic, to stimulate ideas in discussion with others, and to give them opportunities to such as defending their own thesis orally, and to identify potential criticisms. Additionally, the Department is developing a research culture that will align with the University vision and will link with key initiatives delivered under the auspices of the University’s Academies.

Research Environment  

Swansea University’s Research Environment combines innovation and excellent facilities to provide a home for multidisciplinary research to flourish. Our research environment encompasses all aspects of the research lifecycle, with internal grants and support for external funding and enabling impact/effect that research has beyond academia. 

Swansea University is very proud of our reputation for excellent research, and for the calibre, dedication, professionalism, collaboration and engagement of our research community. We understand that integrity must be an essential characteristic of all aspects of research, and that as a University entrusted with undertaking research we must clearly and consistently demonstrate that the confidence placed in our research community is rightly deserved. The University therefore ensures that everyone engaged in research is trained to the very highest standards of research integrity and conducts themselves and their research in a way that respects the dignity, rights, and welfare of participants, and minimises risks to participants, researchers, third parties, and the University itself.

Department of Engineering

As a postgraduate student you will have access to our on-site library, open 24 hours a day, state-of-the-art laboratories, a year-round programme of seminars and talks, advanced computing technology and dedicated postgraduate student work rooms. The Department has developed some of the University’s strongest links with industry at a Wales, UK, and International level, and has established itself as a leader in engineering development, working in partnership with such blue chip companies such as TATA, Rolls-Royce, Airbus, BAE Systems and HP. As a student you can expect to benefit from close working relationships with industry experts and in many cases, gain valuable experience through industrial placements.

Career Opportunities

Having a Master’s by research degree shows that you can communicate your ideas and manage tasks. Jobs in academia, education, government, management, the public or private sector are possible. 

The Postgraduate Research Office Skills Development Team offer support and a training framework for example in creating a researcher profile based upon publications and setting up your own business. The Swansea Employability Academy assists students in future career opportunities, improving CVs, job applications and interview skills.