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Dr Gavin Day

Dr Gavin Day

  • Position: Lecturer in Medical Engineering
  • Areas of expertise: biomechanics; finite element analysis; computational modelling; experimental testing, medical imaging,
  • Email: G.Day1@leeds.ac.uk
  • Phone: +44(0)113 343 9402
  • Location: X301 Medical & Biological Engineering
  • Website: Googlescholar | ORCID

Profile

Dr Day is a lecturer in Medical Engineering in the School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds. After earning an Integrated Masters in Physics from the University of Sheffield, Dr. Day furthered their academic journey by pursuing a combined Master of Science and PhD in Medical and Biological Engineering. Their doctoral research was encapsulated in a thesis titled, “The Effects of Vertebral Variation on the Mechanical Outcomes of Vertebroplasty”.

Research interests

 

  • Development of specimen-specific finite element models using advanced experimental and computational techniques.
  • Biomechanical insights into the knee, particularly:
    • Simulation of diverse loading conditions for a comprehensive understanding of knee mechanics.
    • Factors affecting short-term stability of arthritis treatments, including osteochondral grafts.
  • Statistical shape and appearance (intensity) modeling.
    • Emphasis on spinal structures and their implications.
    • Impact of shape, bone density, and alignment on therapeutic intervention efficacy.

To find out more about the Institute of Medical & Biological Engineering's research visit imbe.leeds.ac.uk.

<h4>Research projects</h4> <p>Some research projects I'm currently working on, or have worked on, will be listed below. Our list of all <a href="https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/dir/research-projects">research projects</a> allows you to view and search the full list of projects in the faculty.</p>

Qualifications

  • PhD in Biomechanics
  • MPhys Physics

Professional memberships

  • European Society of Biomechanics

Research groups and institutes

  • Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering
<h4>Postgraduate research opportunities</h4> <p>We welcome enquiries from motivated and qualified applicants from all around the world who are interested in PhD study. Our <a href="https://phd.leeds.ac.uk">research opportunities</a> allow you to search for projects and scholarships.</p>
Projects
    <li><a href="//phd.leeds.ac.uk/project/2136-integrating-morphology-and-biomechanics:-developing-a-statistical-shape-and-appearance-model-(ssam)-for-spinal-health-assessment-and-intervention-plan">Integrating Morphology and Biomechanics: Developing a Statistical Shape and Appearance Model (SSAM) for Spinal Health Assessment and Intervention Plan</a></li>