Currently the School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering's research in biomedical technology is focused on the following areas:

• Cardiovascular and Orthopaedic Biomechanics
• Therapeutic Ultrasound Surgical Device Technology
• Tissue Engineering Scaffolds (Vascular & Orthopaedic)
• Powder Characterisation, Implant Coating Technologies

The Biomedical Technology research carried out by the School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering is supported by the following partners:

• DCU Vascular Health Research Centre
• Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital
• Medtronic Vascular
• Stryker Osteonics

Sample research projects of the School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering in this area include:

• An Investigation Into The Effect Of Strut Thickness On The Performance of Cardiovascular Stents Using The Finite Element Method
  
  
• Numerical Simulation of Therapeutic Ultrasound Angioplasty
  
  
• Investigation Into The Powder Production And Application Of Hydroxyapatite (HA) Used In Femoral Implants
  
  
• Development of Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Regeneration Using 3D Printing Technology
  
  
• An Investigation into the Plasma Spraying of Bioceramics
  
  
• A Computational and Experimental Investigation of the Dimensional Changes in Self-Curing Acrylic Bone Cement
  
  
• An Investigation into the Suitability of Hydrogels as Vascular Bioreactors
  
  
• Modelling of Rheological Characteristics of Curing PMMA Bone Cement

The two other main areas of research identified by the school as strategic research themes are Sustainable Technology and Innovative Manufacturing.