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.
Centre for Orthopaedic Biomechanics
We carry out multidisciplinary research at the interface between engineering and clinical orthopaedics.
Featured research projects
Read about the research our Centre is working on and how it is benefitting healthcare and medical industries worldwide.
Reducing the risks of spinal injuries in rugby
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 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
Our annual symposium provides a forum to exchange ideas on topical issues in biomechanics research.
GW4 Translational Biomedical Research Network
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
We offer PhDs in a wide range of disciplinary areas covered by our research centres.
Mechanical Engineering PhD projects on FindaPhD.com
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.
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