Overview
As people age, their eye tissues undergo changes in transparency, shape and mechanical stiffness that affect vision and the eye's ability to focus properly. The geometry of the eye and its components can be determined by imaging and optical measurement techniques. Material properties of optical tissues have been measured, but show wide variation from person to person. The project will involve constructing geometric and material models of natural and artificial tissue in the human eye and conducting finite element analysis on these structures. Material property inputs to the model will be tailored to match experimental observations and implemented within the finite element analysis. The student will assess the behaviour of optical tissues in young and old patients and also model potential artificial replacement materials for vision correction.
Person Specification
The successful applicant should have a first class or upper second class honours degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject or hold an MSc in a relevant discipline. Preferred skill requirements include knowledge/experience of materials modelling, testing or analysis of soft materials and finite element analysis. Applicants should fulfil the eligibility criteria for EPSRC funding through UK nationality and/or residency status (see http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/).
Applications are invited for a three year PhD studentship, supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to be undertaken within the Biomedical Engineering Research Group http://www1.aston.ac.uk/eas/research/groups/biomedical/ at Aston University. The successful applicant will join an established experimental and modelling group working on anterior eye research. The studentship is offered in collaboration with Abbott Medical Optics (AMO). The position is available to start in 2010 (subject to negotiation)
Financial Support
Will be provided to Home/EU students (subject to eligibility) at a rate of £15,000 per year, which exceeds the standard EPSRC rate. This rate is inclusive of an award from the collaborating company.
For informal enquiries about this and other opportunities within the Biomedical Engineering Research Group, contact Dr. Greg Swadener by email j.g.swadener@aston.ac.uk
Application forms, reference forms and details of entry requirements, including English language are available at http://www.seas.aston.ac.uk/admissions/research/
Please send your completed application form with at least two academic references and a full CV by email to j.g.swadener@aston.ac.uk or by post to: Dr. Greg Swadener, Mechanical Engineering and Design Department Aston Triangle, Aston University, Birmingham B4 7ET, United Kingdom T: 0121-204-3536 (direct)
Closing Date: 7 December 2009
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
As people age, their eye tissues undergo changes in transparency, shape and mechanical stiffness that affect vision and the eye's ability to focus properly. The geometry of the eye and its components can be determined by imaging and optical measurement techniques. Material properties of optical tissues have been measured, but show wide variation from person to person. The project will involve constructing geometric and material models of natural and artificial tissue in the human eye and conducting finite element analysis on these structures. Material property inputs to the model will be tailored to match experimental observations and implemented within the finite element analysis. The student will assess the behaviour of optical tissues in young and old patients and also model potential artificial replacement materials for vision correction.
Person Specification
The successful applicant should have a first class or upper second class honours degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject or hold an MSc in a relevant discipline. Preferred skill requirements include knowledge/experience of materials modelling, testing or analysis of soft materials and finite element analysis. Applicants should fulfil the eligibility criteria for EPSRC funding through UK nationality and/or residency status (see http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/).
Applications are invited for a three year PhD studentship, supported by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to be undertaken within the Biomedical Engineering Research Group http://www1.aston.ac.uk/eas/research/groups/biomedical/ at Aston University. The successful applicant will join an established experimental and modelling group working on anterior eye research. The studentship is offered in collaboration with Abbott Medical Optics (AMO). The position is available to start in 2010 (subject to negotiation)
Financial Support
Will be provided to Home/EU students (subject to eligibility) at a rate of £15,000 per year, which exceeds the standard EPSRC rate. This rate is inclusive of an award from the collaborating company.
For informal enquiries about this and other opportunities within the Biomedical Engineering Research Group, contact Dr. Greg Swadener by email j.g.swadener@aston.ac.uk
Application forms, reference forms and details of entry requirements, including English language are available at http://www.seas.aston.ac.uk/admissions/research/
Please send your completed application form with at least two academic references and a full CV by email to j.g.swadener@aston.ac.uk or by post to: Dr. Greg Swadener, Mechanical Engineering and Design Department Aston Triangle, Aston University, Birmingham B4 7ET, United Kingdom T: 0121-204-3536 (direct)
Closing Date: 7 December 2009
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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