About

Our research group brings together expertise across:

  • biomedical engineering
  • biofluid dynamics
  • tissue regeneration
  • device development

We investigate nutrient transport in biological systems—from blood vessels to plant roots—and apply biomechanics to understand and improve joint replacements and prosthetic design.

Our work also includes lab-on-a-chip technologies, biosensors for targeted therapeutics, and rapid diagnostic tools.

We are advancing tissue engineering and regenerative medicine through scaffold design, drug delivery, and high-resolution imaging with a focus on CT-based tissue histology.

Recent research directions include:

  • cardiovascular modelling
  • soft robotics
  • integrated simulations to bridge biological function and engineered solutions
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Maintaining skin health to improve pressure ulcer prevention in vulnerable patients

Imaging to capture medical device fitting

People, projects and publications

People

Martin Browne
Professor of Applied Biomaterials
The needs of the user should be at the core of any new health technology.