Biomedical Engineering - PhD

University of Kent

The School of Engineering offers research-led degrees in a wide range of research disciplines related to Medical Engineering, Bioengineering, Digital-Health and Medical Electronics. The School enjoys an international reputation for its work and prides itself in allowing students the freedom to realise their maximum potential. Overview:The research-led degrees in our School will allow you to undertake cutting-edge projects in a broad range of biomedical related disciplines. Examples of projects are: - Development of wearable technology to design new skin-like flexible sensors, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), for Dysphagia therapy or Brain-Machine Interaction for wheelchair control. - The design of AI algorithms for medical decision making to support patients who lack the mental capacity to consent or to apply image analysis to medical images. - Development of an intelligent system which can support health careers in generating highly personalised virtual reality (VR), to provide an effective care setting for people with dementia. As well as offering excellent research facilities and equipment, the School allows students the opportunity to participate in regular research seminars and workshops and offers students the possibility of attending international conferences in order to present their work. As a research student in the School, you will become a member of one of our thriving research groups.