Research Interests
Open to PhD applications in the field of
- Biomaterial design, synthesis and characterisation
- Host-material inflammatory response (cell biology)
- Microbiological evaluation of biomaterials (bacterial biofilm formation)
Current Research Opportunities
Public outreach & key achievements
- In collaboration with Dr Chi Wai Chan (School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, QUB) we have been the first to demonstrate the antimicrobial activity of laser-modified titanium alloy surfaces
- Our work has been funded by the Royal Society, EPSRC, and the Society for Applied Microbiology
Research students
| PhD Title | Enhancing performance of bioresorbable polymers used in trauma fixation and tissue regeneration applications |
| Name | Lucy Geddes |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Year of Study | 2017-2020 |
| PhD Title | Laser manufacturing of multi-functional and antibacterial surfaces for orthopaedic applications |
| Name | Ryan McFadden |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Year of Study | 2017-2020 |
| PhD Title | James Quinn |
| Name | Surface Treatment Strategies for the Improved Biological Performance of Implantable Medical Devices |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Year of Study | 2017 - Present |
Alumni: Where are they now
| PhD Title | The Biocompatibility of Implantable Medical Devices: Investigating the Foreign Body Response |
| Name | Dr Aisling O’Carroll |
| Year of Study | 2013-2017 |
| Country | Ireland |
| Current Position | Project Specialist, SISK Healthcare, Dublin |
| PhD Title | Physiological and Immunostimulatory Effects of Atmospheric Pressure Non-Thermal Plasma Exposure on Murine Macrophages |
| Name | Dr Muna Barakat |
| Year of Study | 2015-2018 |
| Country | Jordan |
| Current Position | Assistant Professor, Applied Science Private University, Jordan |