Gavin Day

I obtained A-levels in Physics, Mathematics and Biology and then studied for an integrated masters in Physics at the University of Sheffield.

What attracted you to the Centre for Doctoral Training in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine – Innovation in Medical and Biological Engineering
The opportunity to study something new, in a new field while applying my knowledge of physics and computation methods to this new area. Leeds was also an attracting feature due to its highly regarded research in this field.

How did you hope the CDT integrated PhD would give you an advantage over a conventional PhD?
The ability to swap from physics to a mechanical engineering / biological area of science, with 6 months to a year to understand this new area of science before starting work on the actual PhD project.

What benefits do you feel you get from the interdisciplinary nature of the course?
I get to learn about areas of science that I haven’t before, allowing me to apply many of these to my PhD project, allowing for a much more rounded project. It also means that I understand the research done by those around me, meaning that I am able to draw on their knowledge and work.