The Biomechanical Engineering group applies the principles of mechanical engineering and materials science to the study of biomedical systems. The group benefits from:
- high-quality dedicated research laboratories
- first-class computational biomechanical analysis tools
- strong and direct engagement with medical clinicians and the biomedical industry
Key impact and application areas
- Cardiovascular Computational Modelling
- Cancer Mechanobiology
- Imaging and Characterising Multiscale Biomechanics
- Medical Devices, Sensing and Robotics
- Orthopaedics and Bioprosthesis
- Therapeutic Ultrasound
- Biomanufacturing
Biomechanical Researchers
Meet our researchers and academics focused on biomechanical research.
Biomechanical Research Groups
Find out more about our work through our various research groups, labs and projects.
The Heart of Engineering
In this mini-documentary, UCL Mechanical Engineering researchers explain how and why they use their engineering knowledge to focus on aspects of the human heart and wider cardiovascular system.
UCL Institute of Healthcare Engineering
UCL Institute of Healthcare Engineering stimulates and supports interdisciplinary, world-class research and innovation in healthcare engineering.
They bring together leading researchers across UCL – including UCL MechEng – and our partner hospitals to develop the next generation of digital and medical technologies. Find out more about the UCL Institute of Healthcare Engineering.
UCL Ventura
Our team of UCL engineers, UCLH clinicians and industry partners Mercedes-AMG High-Performance Powertrains have developed a breathing aid that can help keep COVID-19 patients out of intensive care.
