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Biomaterials Professors and Supervisors in United Kingdom
Professors in biomaterials in united kingdom
1,780 professors found
University College London
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Materials Chemistry
Biomaterial
Bone Regeneration
Nano Biomaterial Synthesis And Characterization
University of Sheffield
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Materials Chemistry
Biomaterial
Bone Regeneration
Nanostructured Materials
Lecturer
Newcastle University
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Immunology
Biomaterial
Inflammatory Biology
Extracellular Matrix Biology
University of Bristol
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Tissue Engineering
Nanostructured Materials
Nanomedicine
Nanoscience
University College London
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Materials Chemistry
Biomaterial
Nano Biomaterial Synthesis And Characterization
Self-healing Materials
Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Materials Chemistry
University of Lancaster
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Polymer Chemistry
Biomaterial
Nano Biomaterial Synthesis And Characterization
Hydrogel
The University of Manchester
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Cell Biology
Biomaterial
Cartilage Biology
Bone Biology
Has grant
Professor of Biomaterials
Imperial College London
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Materials Science
Sol-gel Chemistry
Biomaterial
University College London
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Solid Mechanics
Biomaterial
Bone Regeneration
Musculoskeletal Imaging
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University of Birmingham
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United Kingdom
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1 month ago
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PhD opportunity at the University of Birmingham in Biomedical Engineering , Mechanical Engineering , and related areas. This project, Actuated microdevices for oral delivery of biologics , explores how actively controlled mechanical stimulation can help large therapeutic molecules cross the intestinal wall. The research combines oral drug delivery , mucus rheology , microfabrication , actuator design , MEMS , finite element modelling, ex vivo tissue methods, and cell culture. You will design, mi...
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
+5 more
1 month ago
University of Glasgow
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United Kingdom
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3 weeks ago
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New PhD opportunity in the University of Glasgow lab of Carmen Huesa as part of the NorthWest Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership . The project will investigate how mechanical stimulation regulates mature osteoblasts , with the broader aim of developing low-cost strategies to improve bone and joint health . This is a strong fit for students interested in bone biology , mechanotransduction , biomedical engineering , and molecular biology . Training and research experience will span bioreact...
Molecular Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science
+8 more
3 weeks ago
University of Cambridge
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United Kingdom
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4 days ago
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The University of Cambridge is advertising two four-year PhD studentships in developmental and regenerative biology , based at the Gurdon Institute. The awards honour Professor Sir John Gurdon’s pioneering contributions to cloning, stem cell research, nuclear transfer, cell differentiation and cellular reprogramming. Applicants should have a strong interest in developmental or regenerative biology, an aptitude for study or research, and at least a good UK Upper Second-class degree or overseas eq...
Biology
Developmental Biology
Cell Differentiation
+3 more
4 days ago
Living costs in United Kingdom
Estimated costs in United Kingdom.
MonthlyYearly | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
 University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | £5.1k $6,500/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | £948 $1,200/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | £474 $600/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | £758 $960/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Materials Chemistry
University of Lancaster
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Polymer Chemistry
Biomaterial
Nano Biomaterial Synthesis And Characterization
Hydrogel
Professor of Materials Science
University of Nottingham
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Materials Science
Biomaterial
Hydrogen Embrittlement
Professor of Formulation Science
University of Reading
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Cyclodextrin
Drug Delivery
Nanomedicine
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University of Exeter
United Kingdom
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[Fees plus a stipend of £21,805 per annum for 2026/7.] This PhD studentship at the University of Exeter explores how living materials in nature can inspire new understanding of active matter , behaviour, and thermal regulation in bumblebee nests . The project examines how social insect colonies maintain efficient nest thermoregulation through self-organisation, social information exchange, space use, and interactions with nest materials and the surrounding climate. The research sits at the inter...
Ecology
Environmental Science
Behavioral Science
+11 more
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University of Birmingham
Top university
United Kingdom
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4 days ago
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PhD Studentship: Understanding and preventing shock-induced tissue injury using dynamic nanofluidics
[PhD studentship funded by BBSRC through the Midlands Integrated Biosciences Training Partnership (MIBTP), in partnership with the University of Warwick, University of Birmingham, Aston University, Harper Adams University, Coventry University, and the University of Leicester.] This PhD studentship at the University of Birmingham explores how shock-induced tissue injury can be understood and prevented using dynamic nanofluidics. The project sits at the interface of mechanobiology, biomaterials, a...
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
+6 more
4 days ago
University of Birmingham
Closing soon
Top university
United Kingdom
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6 days ago
Closing soon
Top university
The University of Birmingham is recruiting a full-time, fixed-term Research Fellow for its School of Engineering in Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK. The post is part of FractureFix, a UKRI EPSRC-funded International Centre to Centre Award involving the University of Birmingham, ETH Zurich and Uppsala University. The successful researcher will work in medical engineering on secondary osteoporosis and bone fracture interventions. Research activities include developing target product profiles for interve...
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
+5 more
6 days ago
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