Biography
Julian is a DPhil student and a member of the Solid Mechanics and Materials Engineering Group. His current research focuses on using polymer PBF additive manufacturing to fabricate structures from degradable polymers. He is interested in developing structures and materials for medical implants with a particular interest in mechanical metamaterials and drug eluting structures.
Previously, Julian worked at Waseda University in Tokyo researching Topology Optimisation and completed an MEng degree at the University of Sheffield in Materials Science studying the structure of naturally occurring protein-based fibres like silk.
Research Interests
Julian's research focuses on developing materials and structures for use in degradable orthopaedic fixations. Using polymer PBF additive manufacturing, he will use complex meta-material structures to control factors like degradation rates, evolution of a structures mechanics and drug release. By fabricating bio-resorbable polymers structures whose degradation rates can be programmed, he seeks to not only set the implant’s initial load-bearing performance but also control how its mechanical properties evolve as surrounding tissue regenerates. Ultimately, his goal is to create implant structures whose mechanics and lifespan are engineered in tandem, optimising support throughout the healing process.
