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UCD Biomedical EngineeringDr. Simon Kelly
Dr. Eoin O’CearbhaillSchool of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
BE and ME Biomedical Engineering
• Overview of programme structure
• Student experience
• Questions
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What is Biomedical Engineering?‘The application of engineering principles to
understand, modify or control biological (human and animal) systems’
J. Bronzino, Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
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ExamplesPacemakers
Cochlear
implants
Rehabilitation
Deep brain
stimulationArtificial limbs
Hip implants
Gait analysis
Biomedical signal
processing
Tissue engineering
MR imaging AngioplastyPhysiological modelling
UCD Medical Device Design Group
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EndoscopicDeliveryDevices
VascularDevicesCardiacPatchDeliveryGrowingAnnuloplastyRing
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http://mdd.ucd.ie/
Research Themes:
Delivery &
Sensing Devices
Implantable
Devices
External Assistive
Devices
UCD Medical Device
Design Lab
Neural Engineering research areas:
Brain Computer Interfaces
Wolpaw et al (2002)
Attend-Left Attend-Right
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Neural Engineering research areas:
Neural Systems & Behaviour
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PSYCHOLOGIST
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Neural Engineering research areas:
Neural Systems & Behaviour
Computations
Signals
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Medical
Sciences
Electrical &
Electronic
Engineering
Mechanical &
Materials
Engineering
Physiology
Physical Therapy
Neuroscience
Anatomy
Exercise Science
Biomaterials
Medical Device
DesignRehabilitation
Eng.
Cell & Tissue Eng.
Neural Eng.
Control Theory
Signal
Processing
Communications
Thermodynamics
Fluid MechanicsMechanics of
solids
Wireless
systems
Materials
Science
Basic Medical Sciences
UCD Biomedical EngineeringSchool of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
School of Mechanical and Materials Engineeringwith
School of MedicineSchool of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Paths at UCD
At end of stage 3:– graduate with BSc (Engineering Science)
– progress to stage 4 of BE in Biomedical Engineering
Or, if eligible (weighted GPA 2.8):– enter ME programme in Biomedical Engineering
Stage 2 Stage 3
Engineering
Stage 1
De
cis
ion
Po
int 2
ME Biomedical Engineering
ME
BE Stage 4 Biomedical
BSc
Biomedical EngineeringElectronic streamMechanical stream
Since2014
Since 2010
Biomedical Engineering Programmesat UCD
Stage 5
Stage 4
Stage 3
Stage 2
Stage 1 Introduction to Engineering
Foundations in Electronic and Mechanical Engineering and Introduction to Physiology and Anatomy
Specialised Electronic and Mechanical Engineering skills with introductory Biomedical Engineering modules
Interdisciplinary Biomedical Engineering modules and advanced Electronic and Mechanical modules; work placement
Advanced physiology modules; Biomedical Engineering research project
What will I study?Stage 2 Biomedical Engineering
Semester 1Multivariable Calculus for EngineersElectrical & Electronic Circuits Mechanics of Fluids I An Introduction to PhysiologyComputer Engineering IElective
Semester 2Statistics and Probability for EngineersEngineering Electromagnetics Mechanics of Solids IApplied Dynamics IOption Elective
Stage 2 Biomedical EngineeringOption Module
Students intending to pursue the Mechanical Engineering
stream of Biomedical Engineering are required to select
MEEN20070 Materials Sci & Eng I as their Stage 2 Option
Students intending to pursue the Electronic Engineering
stream of Biomedical Engineering are
required to select EEEN20040 Electronic Circuits as their
Stage 2 Option
CREDIT SUMMARY
Module Credits
Core 45
Option 5
Elective 10
Total 60
Stage 2 Biomedical EngineeringIn-Programme Electives
All biomedical engineering students are strongly encouraged to take
"MEEN20060 Mechanical Engineering Design I"
Students intending to pursue the Electronic Engineering stream of Biomedical Engineering are
strongly encouraged to take
"EEEN20050 Digital Electronics: From Gate to System" as an In-Programme Elective to ensure
appropriate pre-requisite modules are taken for Stage 3
Sem 1 EEEN 20050 Digital Electronics: From Gate to System
Sem 1 MEEN 20020 Manufacturing Engineering I
Sem 1 CHEN 20050 Biotechnology for Engineers
Sem 2 PHTY10040 Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology
Sem 1 MEEN 20050 Heat Transfer
Stage 3 Biomedical EngineeringCore and Option Modules
Core – Semester 1
Multivariable Calculus for Engineers II
Medical Sciences for Biomedical Engineers
Biomedical Signals and Images
Elective
Core Semester 2
Modelling and Simulation
Bioinstrumentation
Elective
Option Modules
Signals and Systems
Circuit Theory
Engineering Thermodynamics II
Materials Science & Engineering II
Mechanical Engineering Design II
Materials Sci & Eng I
Electromagnetic Waves
Signal Processing (DSP)
Analogue Electronics
Communication Theory
Materials Science & Engineering III
Mechanics of Solids II
Applied Dynamics II
RULE: Select 5 Option Modules:The combination of Option modules MUST be either Group 1 or Group 2 listed below:Group 1: Bioelectronic Stream :
EEEN30110 Signals and Systems, EEEN30030 Electromagnetic Waves, EEEN30050 Signal Processing,
EEEN30020 Circuit Theory and one other Option module of your choice.
OR
Group 2: Biomechanical Engineering :
MEEN30100 Engineering Thermodynamics II, MEEN30020 Mechanics of Solids II, MEEN30010 Applied Dynamics II ANDMEEN30090 Materials Science and Engineering II
And another Option module of your choice.
CREDIT SUMMARY
Module Credits
Core 25
Option 25
Elective 10
Total 60
Stage 4 BE Biomedical Engineeringor
ME Biomedical EngineeringSample modules:
BiomechanicsMedical Device Design
BiomaterialsNeural Engineering
Rehabilitation EngineeringCell Culture and Tissue Engineering
Biomedical Engineering ProjectBiomedical Imaging
Cell & Tissue Biomechanics
http://www.ucd.ie/biomedicalengineering/
Student Summer Research Programme (SSRA)
PATH30090 – now open to Engineers!
www.ucd.ie/medicine/ssra/
UCD Student Summer Research Awards
(SSRA) Elective Module
8-week supervised undergraduate student project within
research laboratories or at our affiliated clinical sites
5 credit module can be selected as an elective for Stage 2
Grade neutral (PATH30090)
Entry on a competitive basis
More details: https://www.ucd.ie/medicine/ssra/
Ciara Giles Doran received the Silver Medal Award at the 2016
UCD Student Summer Research Awards (SSRA) Symposium
ME Biomedical EngineeringSemester 2, Year 1 : 30-Credit Work Placement
Organizations in which Biomedical Engineering students placed to date include:
Sector employs over 25,000 people. 18 of the world’s top 25 medical technology companies have a base in Ireland.
diagnostic
hospital and/or homecare products
Ophthalmic
orthopaedic
vascular
contract research, development,
connected health
service
Sample ME Projects• Design of a High Speed Micro-indention Process for Micro-structuring Biomedical
Surfaces
• Development of a test method for rotational impacts of sports helmets
• Image Processing of Digital Holographic Microscope Images of Cells
• The Left Heart Simulator: Measurement of Papillary Muscle Force in Porcine Mitral Valves
• Development of a Bioreactor for Monotonic and Oscillatory Stresses
• Multi-class brain-computer interface
• Analysing brain signals during anaesthesia in human
• Analysing respiration in heart failure using contact and non-contact sensors
• Analysing brain signals during execution and imagination of a motor task
• Determine optimal coating and performance for Flextome Cuting Balloon Protector Caps
• Design of needle system to reliably inject dye into the submucosa of the intestine via an elongate flexible endoscope
• Cannula Pull Strength of the Pen Needle Assembly
• The biomechanical effects of playing surfaces during specific activities in Rugby Union
• Biaxial testing of heart valve tissue
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Leictrí, Leictreonaí agus
Cumarsáide UCD
UCD School of Electrical,
Electronic and Communications
Engineering
UCD Biomedical Engineering
• Student experience
- Ruth Quinn
2nd Year – Biomedical Engineering
Study a combination of Mechanical, Electrical and Physiology Modules
• Applied Dynamics• Mechanics of Solids /
Fluids• Mechanical Engineering
Design• Materials
• Electrical/ Electronic Circuits x2
• Electromagnetics• Computer Engineering
2nd Year – Biomedical Engineering
Study a combination of Mechanical, Electrical and Physiology Modules
• Science of Human Performance
• Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology
2nd Year – Biomedical Engineering
Study a combination of Mechanical, Electrical and Physiology Modules
3rd Year
• Specialised into
Electronic modules
–Biomed Signals and Images
–Modelling & Simulation
–Signals & Systems
–Digital Signal Processing
–Circuit Theory
Exchange
ME in Biomedical Engineering
• 4th and 5th Year of the
Engineering Programme
• Modules are more specific to
discipline
– Medical Device Design
– Biomaterials
– Biomechanics
Internship – Crospon Ltd.
• Electronics and Hardware Engineering Intern
• Electronics and testing of a gas detection sensor
• Improvements to the EndoFLIP• Insufflation technology
• Developed a Non-invasive Drug Delivery Device• Designed hardware• Printed Circuit Board
Manufacturing• Electronic and Mechanical testing
THESIS: Variation of ECG features
with Blood Glucose Concentration
Monitor ECG
Monitor Blood Glucose Levels
With the aim to develop a wearable sensor to monitor
blood glucose levels for diabetic patients
Combining Biomarkers from the body such as :
ECG EMG Perspiration
JOBS…
UCD Biomedical Engineering
Questions?
