Bioengineering Research GroupI'm developing a geometrically detailed finite element head model (FEHM) for a subject specific elder patient, with the intention of assessing the injury mechanisms involved in a TBI event involving a head impact direct to a rigid floor. Challenges include representing the behaviour of the soft tissue component at high strains and strain-rates, developing a CAD model with sufficient geometric detail to accurately represent an elder patient, and validating… Show more Bioengineering Research GroupI'm developing a geometrically detailed finite element head model (FEHM) for a subject specific elder patient, with the intention of assessing the injury mechanisms involved in a TBI event involving a head impact direct to a rigid floor. Challenges include representing the behaviour of the soft tissue component at high strains and strain-rates, developing a CAD model with sufficient geometric detail to accurately represent an elder patient, and validating the model using a reliable process. Show less

Adjustment to part-time to coincide with the PhD research

(Formerly SSA - Strategic Simulation and Analysis Ltd)• Use FEA to assess customer designs from various industries including life sciences, offshore and transportation• Quote for and manage large simulation projects involving several analysts • Develop bespoke processes for customers to assess the performance of their own products• Create and deliver standard and bespoke training material for Abaqus and FE-Safe, including several day training courses, short webinars and… Show more (Formerly SSA - Strategic Simulation and Analysis Ltd)• Use FEA to assess customer designs from various industries including life sciences, offshore and transportation• Quote for and manage large simulation projects involving several analysts • Develop bespoke processes for customers to assess the performance of their own products• Create and deliver standard and bespoke training material for Abaqus and FE-Safe, including several day training courses, short webinars and tutorials • Provide formal and informal technical support to customers Show less