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Atomistic mechanisms of the mechanical behaviour of nanostructured silicon carbide

This project aims to explore the atomistic mechanisms behind the exceptional mechanical properties in some nanostructured SiC. more...

Supervisor(s): Liao, Xiaozhou (Professor)

Tribological properties of biopolymers in human joints

In this project we will use advanced molecular simulation techniques to model the lubrication process in synovial joints to shed light on these puzzles. more...

Supervisor(s): Jabbarzadeh, Ahmad (Dr)

Scaffolds for skeletal tissue regeneration

This project will modify calcium silicate ceramic scaffolds with divalent cations to improve their mechanical, osteoinductive and osteoconductive properties for bone regeneration. more...

Supervisor(s): Zreiqat, Hala (Professor)

Surface modification of biomaterials for orthopaedic applications

This project will establish that our novel modified calcium silicate materials have enhanced bioactivity and osseointegration properties for coatings onto orthopaedic implants. more...

Supervisor(s): Zreiqat, Hala (Professor)

Polymer Crystallization

Using advanced molecular simulation techniques the project seeks to establish the relationship between molecular structure and complex interplay of thermodynamic and processing para more...

Supervisor(s): Jabbarzadeh, Ahmad (Dr)

Nano-Rheology and Nano-Tribology: Atomistic Simulation of Boundary Lubrication

 This research seeks to find practical ways to reduce friction in boundary lubrication regime by a novel virtual nano-tribometer/ nano-rheometer. more...

Supervisor(s): Jabbarzadeh, Ahmad (Dr)

In-situ transmission electron microscopy nanoindentation investigation of the deformation behaviour of metallic amorphous/crystalline composites

This project aims to apply the in-situ TEM nanoindentation technique to understand external force induced interaction between crystalline phases and the amorphous matrix. more...

Supervisor(s): Liao, Xiaozhou (Professor)

High performance computational nanotechnology

This project seeks to develop these techniques for molecular simulations of liquid and solid states using parallel computational techniques. The developed algorithms will be used on more...

Supervisor(s): Jabbarzadeh, Ahmad (Dr)

Transmission electron microscopy investigation of the deformation mechanisms of nanostructured metals and alloys

This project aims to understand the mechanisms responsible for the combined high strength and high ductility in some nanostructured metals and alloys. more...

Supervisor(s): Liao, Xiaozhou (Professor)

Footwear and Lower Limb Health

The project conducts basic research into functional aspects of physical activity requiring support from the lower limb in disease and health and the effect of footwear on efficiency more...

Supervisor(s): Fong Yan, Alycia (Dr)