Faculty/School

Faculty of Engineering

School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering

Topic status

We're looking for students to study this topic.

Research centre

Centre for Biomedical Technologies

Supervisors

Dr Edmund Pickering
Position
Competitive Grant Researcher Arrangement (CGRA)
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Dr Sean Powell
Position
Senior Research Fellow
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Engineering

Overview

The Biofabrication and Tissue Morphology (BTM) research group, within QUT's Centre for Biomedical Technologies, is developing new technologies to detect and monitor foot disease.  Advanced manufacturing, coupled with 3D scanning, 3D printing, and pressure sensing technologies, is enabling the development of new approaches to managing foot disease, offering better outcomes for patients, while reducing costs.

In a collaboration with industry partners iOrthotics and Healthia we have developed a custom 3D scanner for podiatry. In this project, you will work with our team on the validation of this scanner. You will learn about 3D scanning, 3D printing, mechanical testing of 3D printed materials, and running a research study. No prior knowledge required, but experience in MATLAB is preferred. We will teach you the required skills for this role.

Please note, the exact dates of this VRES project are flexible.

Potential students are encouraged to meet the team before applying. Contact Dr Edmund Pickering (ei.pickering@qut.edu.au).

See article on this project: https://research.qut.edu.au/biofabrication/news/2023/03/23/btm-team-awarded-mrff-grant-to-develop-and-apply-3d-digital-technologies-to-help-people-with-diabetes-in-regional-australia-avoid-foot-ulceration/

Research engagement

Lab-based work, study design, research studies with participants.

Research activities

You will work with members of the BTM research group, under the supervision of Dr Edmund Pickering. Research activities include 3D printing, 3D scanning,  MATLAB coding, working with research participants.

Outcomes

Validation of the 3D scanner and/or pressure sensing.

Skills and experience

No prior knowledge required, but experience in MATLAB is preferred. We will teach you the required skills for this role.

Start date

18 November, 2024

End date

28 February, 2025

Location

KG-Q411

Keywords

Contact

Edmund Pickering (ei.pickering@qut.edu.au)