2023-2026
Metamaterials for implants
We apply the metamaterial concepts to modify the mechanical behavior of medical devices - implants to improve their longevity, osseintegration, and the quality of life of the patients.
We develop a computational framework to generate patient-specific “architected” implants that are obtained by introducing fine-tuned porosity in clinically approved materials. We use modern computational methods and patient-specific data to create implants with target mechanical behavior that can optimally match patients’ morphology and minimize the risk of failure and reoperations.
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Shyam Veluvali
I focus on continuum modeling and finite element analysis of metamaterials to enable design and development of personalized metamaterial implants.
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-- Ph.D. student at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands
Our team
Grigor Nika
I work mainly with mathematical materials science, including smart materials and semiconductors.
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-- Assistant professor at Karlstad University in Sweden
Patrick Onck
I developing multiscale computational models that are able to bridge the gap between the atomistic and (supra)molecular length scales.
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-- Professor at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands
Joep Kraeima
I an the head of 3D Lab at UMCG that develops advanced 3D technologies to make surgical procedures and treatments safer, faster, and more precise.
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-- Associate Professor at the University Medical Centrum Groningen (UMCG)
Anastasiia Krushynska
I am passionate about developing metamaterials for implants that will improve the life of cancer patients.
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-- Adjuntc professor at the University of Groningen
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