Category: Cohort 4

I completed my undergraduate master’s degree at the University of Bath in Mechanical Engineering, during which time I undertook a research project looking at the design and thermal analysis of a novel total artificial heart device developed by the company Scandinavian Realheart. I continued working with the company during the summer of my final year, looking at the design and fluid mechanics of the outlet pipe of the device, before continuing my studies at Imperial College where I completed an MRes course in Bioengineering. My project for this course looked at the effect head shape has on the failure mechanics of trapezium replacement implants used in first carpal metacarpal joint arthroplasty.

My current project is looking to develop a low-cost, scalable, automated design-through-manufacture pipeline for patient specific footwear as an early intervention treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. This will be done at Imperial College and my supervisor is Dr Connor Myant.

My hobbies include music (both playing and seeing live events), travel and volleyball.

Project Title: Methodology for country-level investment case for P&O 

Supervisors: Alec Morton, Arjan Buis

My name is Raisul Akram and I am from Bangladesh. After having my university degree in Health Economics, I worked for different organizations (national, international, and UN) with the aim of contributing to research and public health interventions for improving the health status of the people. I am experienced in health economics research, low-cost innovations, and the area of health systems strengthening in lower and middle-income country settings. I love site seeing, swimming, cycling, watching movies, and reading fiction and non-fiction novels. 

My host institute is the University of Strathclyde and I’m very much excited to benign my PhD journey.

Project theme:  My project is on the development of upper limb orthotics with functional grip and gesture assistance. The research will cover aspects of actuation, intelligent systems, and user intent. 

Supervisors: 1^st Professor Xiu Yan and 2^nd Dr Arjan Buis (University of Strathclyde)

Background: Originally from Martinique, I came to the UK at a young age for my studies. I completed my MEng in Mechatronics and Robotic engineering at the University of Sheffield and based my dissertation on developing an E-glove for use in hand rehabilitation therapy. My research inspired me to continue development in medical devices and led me to apply for the CDT in P&O.

Hobbies: My hobbies include painting, board games, tabletop RPGs (specifically Pathfinder 2E), and keeping up with my favourite shows.