Adam Kelly

I graduated from The University of Sheffield with a MEng (Hons) in Biomaterials Science and Tissue Engineering.

What previous lab experience do you have?

I completed a summer placement in the Department of Dentistry at The University of Sheffield. For my final year project, I developed a process to 3D print vascular scaffolds. Since completing my undergraduate degree, I have also conducted machining optimization research at the AMRC and I am currently developing software for medical image processing and in-silico modelling.

What attracted you to the Centre for Doctoral Training in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine – Innovation in Medical and Biological Engineering

Natural progression from an interdisciplinary degree to a department with a strong focus on the computational aspects of bioengineering. The centre enables me to align my interests in computing and programming with my background in Tissue Engineering.

Briefly explain what your research is about and what you hope to find?

My research aims to develop a process to improve the time taken to convert MR/CT images to high-quality in-silico models. This could lead to more beneficial and patient-specific therapies and allow greater populations studies to be performed.

What have you most enjoyed during your time on the CDT Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine – Innovation in Medical and Biological Engineering programme?

Expansion of knowledge within areas of computational geometry, modelling and mechanics – allowing the development of software to implement complex mathematical algorithms.

What benefits do you feel you get from the interdisciplinary nature of the course?

There is a great deal of overlap and collaboration between each of the tissue engineering disciplines within iMBE, so there is great depth and sharing of knowledge.