Biomedical Engineering Teaching and Research at the Centre for Biomedical Engineering,University of new South Wales,Kensington,Australia

Abstract

The Centre for Biomedical Engineering is a postgraduate facility which is unique within Australia in terms of the breadth of its research activities.

The postgraduate training of biomedical engineering professionals is a major objective of the Centre's programme; training and research is provided not only for graduates with engineering backgrounds, but also for those with medical, biological, and physical sciences background. The output of Masters and PhD graduates is approximately 15 per annum.

Predominant research areas are in the mathematical modelling of medical treatment such as optimization of artificial kidney and plasma exchange therapies, application of microprocessors and computers to medical problems, investigation of respiratory and cardiovascular dynamics, and improvement of orthopaedic implants. Studies in rehabilitation engineering, biomechanics, hormonal control systems, and neurophysiological modelling are conducted in associated departments.

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