Centre for Orthopaedic Biomechanics

We carry out multidisciplinary research at the interface between engineering and clinical orthopaedics.

Upcoming Events

Find out about our events and how you can take part.

15th Bath Biomechanics Symposium

16 Sep 2019 9.00am 3.10, 4 East, University of Bath

This year's event is on emerging technologies in musculoskeletal biomechanics.

Featured research projects

Read about the research our Centre is working on and how it is benefitting healthcare and medical industries worldwide.

Enhancing clinical materials and techniques in orthopaedic surgery

Our research has contributed to improvements in joint replacement surgery, helping to reduce healthcare costs and increase quality of life.

Reducing the risks of spinal injuries in rugby

Bruno Hernandez with his numerical model for spinal impact

Bruno is using mathematical modelling to improve our understanding of spinal injuries from impact in rugby union.

Understanding the biomechanical behaviour of the spine

Sonia Ramos Pascual holding the model of a human skeleton

Sonia is developing laboratory techniques to understand the response of the spine under physiological loading conditions.

Recent news

We want our work to drive research in biomechanics forward. Read about our ongoing activities.

Bath Biomechanics Symposia

Birds eye view of people networking in small groups

Our annual symposium provides a forum to exchange ideas on topical issues in biomechanics research.

GW4 Translational Biomedical Research Network

Surgeon shows x-ray of hip replacement to patient in bed after operation

The network brings together academics, the NHS and industry to expand the biomedical community and collaborate on multidisciplinary research in the region.

Work with us

We are committed to bringing together multiple disciplines across science, medicine and engineering to address clinical problems.

Centre for Orthopaedic Biomechanics Academic Team

We are a group of academic conducting research in the areas of biomechanics and biomaterials.

Centre for Orthopaedic Biomechanics research team

Our Centre involve academics from different stages of their careers. Our research students and postdoctoral researchers are valued members of our team.

Study with us

There are PhD opportunities in our research area.

Mechanical Engineering research degrees

PhD student working in Biomechanics laboratory

We offer PhDs in a wide range of disciplinary areas covered by our research centres.

Mechanical Engineering PhD projects on FindaPhD.com

PhD researcher inspects a hip replacement in a biomechanics lab

Find out about the latest funded and self-funded PhD project, scholarship and studentship opportunities in our Department.

About us

The Centre for Orthopaedic Biomechanics was established in 2001 as a resource for multidisciplinary research, providing a bridge between engineering and clinical orthopaedics.

The Centre has a large number of collaborative research activities with other academic and clinical institutions and orthopaedic surgeons in the UK and Europe.