PhD positions in computational cardiovascular biomechanics at University of Glasgow

Are you interested in undertaking a PhD in the interdisciplinary field of computational cardiovascular biomechanics? If so, there are positions available in my research group and details are provided below.

Further information: If you are interested or want more information, please contact me at my email (ankush.aggarwal@glasgow.ac.uk) before starting the formal application. Please visit Computational Biomechanics Research Group page or my staff page for more information on our research.

Project Summary: Almost 30% of all deaths globally are related to cardiovascular diseases. The overall aim of computational cardiovascular biomechanics is to help improve the diagnosis of these diseases (faster, earlier, more precise), provide better surgical outcomes, and design devices that last longer. To achieve that aim, we study the biomechanical properties of tissues and cells comprising the cardiovascular system using a combination of in-vivo imaging, ex-vivo and in-vitro testing, and in-silico modeling. Several project topics are available, including, but not limited to:

1) Predicting aneurysm development from ultrasound images using growth and remodeling simulations
2) Drug-based treatment of aneurysms: a computational study
3) Uncertainty quantification in image-based cardiovascular biomechanics
4) Image-based cardiovascular diagnosis using machine-learning
5) Development of a digital twin of the thoracic aorta

During this project, the student will have opportunities to:

• Develop skills necessary to work at the interface of engineering and biomedical science
• Publish papers in high-quality journals
• Present research results at international conferences
• Learn about nonlinear finite element analysis, nonlinear mechanics, multiscale modeling, image-based analysis, data science, and other numerical techniques
• Learn about experimental and clinical validation
• Collaborate with our international academic and industrial partners
• Interact within the Glasgow Centre for Computational Engineering with other researchers (GCEC) and across departments with biomedical scientists and clinicians

Eligibility: Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in a relevant field, such as Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mathematics and Computing Science, with excellent grades. A background in mechanics and knowledge of numerical methods (such as finite element analysis) would be necessary. Programming skills will be required for computational modeling.

Application: The deadline for applications is 31 January 2025, and the application process consists of two parts:
1) On-line academic application: Go to https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/infrastructureenvironment/ and click on the ‘Apply now’ tab. Applicants should attach relevant documents such as CV, transcripts, references and a research proposal.
2) Scholarship: Depending on the eligibility, you can apply for competitive scholarships, such as UofG School of Engineering Scholarship, CSC Scholarship, Commonwealth Scholarship, etc. These are listed on https://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/scienceengineering/graduateschool/scholar... Please feel free to get in touch to discuss further.