PhD in Multi-Physics Modelling of Human Skin with Philips
University of Sheffield - Department of Mechanical Engineering
We have a vacancy for a bright, enthusiastic, self motivated PhD student to join the Human Interaction research group in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Sheffield. This project is in collaboration with Philips Research, The Netherlands, who are world-leaders in healthcare, lifestyle and technology.This 3 year PhD project has a studentship valued at approx. £15k plus tuition fees at the UK/EU rate (depending on the funding mechanism employed). Applicants from outside UK/EU will only be considered if they are ready to pay the difference between student fees at home rate and overseas rate themselves. You will also have the opportunity to spend time at the Philips Research base in The Netherlands working with their engineers and other research staff.The research project is to develop a multi-physics numerical model of human skin that can be used to predict both the mechanical behaviour and the thermal behaviour in interactions with products, including the effect of moisture in the environment causing skin hydration. The model will be used to optimise the design of products that interact with the skin in different ways:- Consumer products - for example to improve grip/ease of manipulation, or in the case of packaging, to ease openability. This will help in improving inclusivity of the products - i.e. make them easier to use for all
- Patient interfaces of face masks used for breathing problems - These interfaces are made of soft deformable materials and need to be optimised for comfort (as affected by skin friction and deformation), as well as fit and sealing efficiency. These factors are also influenced by the skin hydration and temperature profile.
- Lifestyle products specifically designed to contact skin, such as electric shavers - to improve their performance and reduce their impact on skin in terms of irritation etc.
This project will involve developing computational models of biological systems and understanding how the validation of such models will influence their creation. Ideally you will have a 1st or 2.1 degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or a related discipline, an enquiring mind, and an enthusiasm for taking research to the end product.For an informal discussion on the project please email Dr Jen Rowson j.rowson@sheffield.ac.uk or Dr Roger Lewis roger.lewis@sheffield.ac.ukTo apply, please use our standard on-line PhD application form together with your cv, and indicate on your form that you are replying to this advert, http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/online.Start date for the project is September / October 2011.
We have a vacancy for a bright, enthusiastic, self motivated PhD student to join the Human Interaction research group in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Sheffield. This project is in collaboration with Philips Research, The Netherlands, who are world-leaders in healthcare, lifestyle and technology.
This 3 year PhD project has a studentship valued at approx. £15k plus tuition fees at the UK/EU rate (depending on the funding mechanism employed). Applicants from outside UK/EU will only be considered if they are ready to pay the difference between student fees at home rate and overseas rate themselves. You will also have the opportunity to spend time at the Philips Research base in The Netherlands working with their engineers and other research staff.
The research project is to develop a multi-physics numerical model of human skin that can be used to predict both the mechanical behaviour and the thermal behaviour in interactions with products, including the effect of moisture in the environment causing skin hydration. The model will be used to optimise the design of products that interact with the skin in different ways:
- Consumer products - for example to improve grip/ease of manipulation, or in the case of packaging, to ease openability. This will help in improving inclusivity of the products - i.e. make them easier to use for all
- Patient interfaces of face masks used for breathing problems - These interfaces are made of soft deformable materials and need to be optimised for comfort (as affected by skin friction and deformation), as well as fit and sealing efficiency. These factors are also influenced by the skin hydration and temperature profile.
- Lifestyle products specifically designed to contact skin, such as electric shavers - to improve their performance and reduce their impact on skin in terms of irritation etc.
This project will involve developing computational models of biological systems and understanding how the validation of such models will influence their creation. Ideally you will have a 1st or 2.1 degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or a related discipline, an enquiring mind, and an enthusiasm for taking research to the end product.
For an informal discussion on the project please email Dr Jen Rowson j.rowson@sheffield.ac.uk or Dr Roger Lewis roger.lewis@sheffield.ac.uk
To apply, please use our standard on-line PhD application form together with your cv, and indicate on your form that you are replying to this advert, http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/online.
Start date for the project is September / October 2011.
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