WELCOME ...

to the website of the Medical and Biological Engineering research group at the University of Hull, based in the Department of Engineering. 

Our work is focused on computational biomedical and biological engineering research, with current and recent supporters of our research including BBSRC, EPSRC, MRC, NERC Department of Health, Leverhulme Trust, Royal Society, Action Medical Research, Yorkshire Forward and others.

The key technologies that we apply are finite element analysis and multibody dynamics analysis, with complex image and data processing, where core input data is provided by microCT, nanoindenter, DMA and direct experimental measurements.

A key activitiy is the modelling of bone, to understand its form and function - at all levels. The group has a special interest in the modelling of skulls to examine how mechanical environment affects primate skull morphology and the relationship between the biomechanics and evolution of tetrapod skulls. 

We also work on computer assisted diagnostics, especially predicting the risk of rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysms by patient-specific finite element analysis, and including the development of software for automatic extract of aneurysm geometries from clinical CT scans.

And lastly, we are involved in medical device development - in particular development of solutions for patients following laryngectomy. 

We are based in the purpose-built Medical Engineering Labs at the University of Hull.