Graduate researcher profiles

  1. Elise Ajay

    Thesis title:
    Optogenetics for precise neural stimulation
    Supervisor:
    Prof David Grayden
    Discipline/Group:
    NeuroEngineering
  2. Rachel Alexander

    Thesis title:
    Microfluidics for vasculature-on-chip based drug screening
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Vijay Rajagopal
    Discipline/Group:
    Cell Systems and Mechanobiology
  3. Mahdieh Alimohammadi

    Thesis title:
    Development of composite electrospun nanofiber based drug delivery system for improving spinal cord injuries
    Supervisor:
    Prof David Nisbet
    Discipline/Group:
    Nisbet Lab
  4. Danis Aslan

    Thesis title:
    Leveraging Structural MRI for Predicting Resting-State fMRI Connections in Neurological Disorders
    Supervisor:
    Dr Katie Davey
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomedical Imaging
  5. Anik Banerjee

    Thesis title:
    Transport of biological factors across the bone-cartilage interface
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Kathryn Stok
    Discipline/Group:
    Integrative Cartilage Research Group
  6. Joseph Bartlett

    Thesis title:
    Machine learning approaches for improved diffusion weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging
    Supervisor:
    Prof Leigh Johnston
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomedical Imaging
  7. Emma Boersma

    Thesis title:
    A microstructural model of osteochondral remodelling in an arthritis mouse model (in vivo)
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Kathryn Stok
    Discipline/Group:
    Integrative Cartilage Research Group
  8. Shaveen Sasanka Bogahapitiya Gamage

    Thesis title:
    Improved integration in soft tissue engineering
    Supervisor:
    Prof Andrea O'Connor
    Discipline/Group:
    Tissue Engineering Group
  9. Anna Cagnoni

    Thesis title:
    Time-lapsed imaging of osteoarthritis progression
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Kathryn Stok
    Discipline/Group:
    Integrative Cartilage Research Group
  10. Max Chapman

    Thesis title:
    Characterisation of mechanical properties of large cell samples through acoustic manipulation
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof David Collins
    Discipline/Group:
    Collins BioMicrosystems Lab
  11. I-Yin Cheng

    Thesis title:
    Hydrogels for medical applications
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Daniel Heath
    Discipline/Group:
    Tissue Engineering
  12. Joshua Jeen Tung Chung

    Thesis title:
    Calcium microdomains in cardiac hypertrophy
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Vijay Rajagopal
    Discipline/Group:
    Cell Systems and Mechanobiology
  13. Kathrine Clarke

    Thesis title:
    Understanding Memory Encoding and Retrieval in the Hippocampus using Neural Manifolds
    Supervisor:
    Dr Katie Davey
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomedical Imaging
  14. Mahsa Dadkhah Tehrani

    Thesis title:
    High-throughput microfluidic single-cell analysis using bioimpedance and dielectric spectroscopy to gain insights into sub-cellular structure and mechanics
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof David Collins
    Discipline/Group:
    Collins BioMicrosystems Lab
  15. Asher Davis

    Thesis title:
    Graphene-based sensor for monitoring human physiological signals to detect CBRN exposure
    Supervisor:
    Prof Peter Lee
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomechanics
  16. Fiona De Matos

    Thesis title:
    Subcellular Ca2+ signaling microdomains regulating cardiomyocyte growth and function
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Vijay Rajagopal
    Discipline/Group:
    Cell Systems and Mechanobiology
  17. Meezaan Dickinson

    Thesis title:
    Modelling Ca2+ Signalling in Cardiac Hypertrophy using a Bond Graph Approach
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Vijay Rajagopal
    Discipline/Group:
    Cell Systems and Mechanobiology
  18. Zahra Eivazi Zadeh

    Thesis title:
    Design of an injectable hydrogel for stem cells transplantation and programmed drug delivery in Parkinson's disease
    Supervisor:
    Prof David Nisbet
    Discipline/Group:
    Nisbet Lab
  19. Kadir Ergene

    Thesis title:
    Brain Computer Interfaces: Enabling faster rehabilitation to people affected by stroke using biofeedback
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Sam John
    Discipline/Group:
    John NeuroBionics
  20. Michelle Espinosa Hernandez

    Thesis title:
    Understanding the pathogenesis of postmenopausal osteoarthritis linked to estrogen by examining its impact on bone and cartilage remodelling through medical imaging
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Kathryn Stok
    Discipline/Group:
    Integrative Cartilage Research Group
  21. Zhou (Alex) Fang

    Thesis title:
    Measurement and modelling of human motion using wearable sensors
    Supervisor:
    Prof David Ackland
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomechanics
  22. Saampras Ganesan

    Thesis title:
    Neuromodulation and Functional MRI
    Supervisor:
    Prof Andrew Zalesky
    Discipline/Group:
    Systems Lab
  23. Scott Gazzard

    Thesis title:
    Investigating a biologically plausible neural network architecture for modelling classical conditioning phenomena
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Hamish Meffin
    Discipline/Group:
    NeuroEngineering
  24. Giovanni Guglielmi

    Thesis title:
    Mechanobiology of mitochondria-cytoskeleton interactions in living cells
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Vijay Rajagopal
    Discipline/Group:
    Cell Systems and Mechanobiology
  25. Stepanka Haiblikova

    Thesis title:
    Biomechanics of Thoracolumbar Spine
    Supervisor:
    Prof Peter Lee
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomechanics
  26. Michael Halwes

    Thesis title:
    Novel cell culture models for investigating neurodegenerative diseases
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof David Collins
    Discipline/Group:
    Collins BioMicrosystems Lab
  27. Isabelle Harris

    Thesis title:
    Using dynamical mean field theory to study epileptic transitions in the brain
    Supervisor:
    Prof Anthony Burkitt
    Discipline/Group:
    NeuroEngineering
  28. Daniel Hopkins

    Thesis title:
    Mechanical and geometric optimisation of 3D-printed hip joint replacement for revision surgery
    Supervisor:
    Prof David Ackland
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomechanics
  29. Yichen Huang

    Thesis title:
    Stability of the glenohumeral joint after anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
    Supervisor:
    Prof David Ackland
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomechanics
  30. Nisal Jayaneththi

    Thesis title:
    In vivo monitoring of ligament and tendon biomechanical properties using ultrasound sensors
    Supervisor:
    Prof Peter Lee
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomechanics
  31. Yihang Jiao

    Thesis title:
    Models of brain stimulation propagation across the human connectome
    Supervisor:
    Prof Andrew Zalesky
    Discipline/Group:
    Systems Lab
  32. Max Kaplan

    Thesis title:
    Non-Invasive Measurement of Intracranial Pressure
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Sam John
    Discipline/Group:
    John NeuroBionics
  33. Seyed Sepehr Kazemi

    Thesis title:
    EEG and neural modelling for personalised drug therapy for epilepsy
    Supervisor:
    Prof David Grayden
    Discipline/Group:
    NeuroEngineering
  34. Kirill Kokorin

    Thesis title:
    Noninvasive Brain-Computer Interface for Shared Control of a Robotic Arm
    Supervisor:
    Prof David Grayden
    Discipline/Group:
    NeuroEngineering
  35. Dilna Kolankada Kalathil

    Thesis title:
    Acoustic enhanced spectrographic detection systems
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof David Collins
    Discipline/Group:
    Collins BioMicrosystems Lab
  36. Praveen Krishna

    Thesis title:
    The Biomechanics of Obstacle Negotiation
    Supervisor:
    Prof Peter Lee
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomechanics
  37. Chiao Hwei Lee

    Thesis title:
    The design and optimization of microfluidic systems for organ-on-chip applications
    Supervisor:
    Prof Peter Lee
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomechanics
  38. Hyeon Hae Lee

    Thesis title:
    Constructing physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models explaining nanocarrier distribution
    Supervisor:
    Dr Matt Faria
    Discipline/Group:
    Tissue Engineering Group
  39. Tanad Lerdbussakaram

    Thesis title:
    Biofabrication of cartilage tissue models for investigating matrix mechanobiology
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Kathryn Stok
    Discipline/Group:
    Integrative Cartilage Research Group
  40. Yonggang Li

    Thesis title:
    TBC
    Supervisor:
    Prof Peter Lee
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomechanics
  41. Lyra Li

    Thesis title:
    Deep learning for epilepsy management using EEG and complementary data
    Supervisor:
    Prof David Grayden
    Discipline/Group:
    NeuroEngineering
  42. Xin Li

    Thesis title:
    Antimicrobial nanomaterials for medical implants
    Supervisor:
    Prof Andrea O'Connor
    Discipline/Group:
    Tissue Engineering
  43. Han Liu

    Thesis title:
    Time-lapse in-vivo joint imaging of osteoarthritis onset and progression
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Kathryn Stok
    Discipline/Group:
    Integrative Cartilage Research Group
  44. Fuyuan Liu

    Thesis title:
    Ankle arthroplasty implants incorporating biomechanical property and functional surfaces
    Supervisor:
    Prof Peter Lee
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomechanics
  45. JingYang Liu

    Thesis title:
    Bladder-control prosthesis for people with a spinal cord injury
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Sam John
    Discipline/Group:
    John NeuroBionics
  46. Yuanzhe Liu

    Thesis title:
    Generate human connectome from transcriptome
    Supervisor:
    Prof Andrew Zalesky
    Discipline/Group:
    Systems Lab
  47. Alex Logothetis

    Thesis title:
    Development of a 3D infected chronic wound model
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Brooke Farrugia
    Discipline/Group:
    Tissue Engineering
  48. Varun Madan Mohan

    Thesis title:
    Principles of inter-areal communication in brain networks
    Supervisor:
    Prof Andrew Zalesky
    Discipline/Group:
    Systems Lab
  49. Tim Mahoney

    Thesis title:
    Sub-scalp Brain Computer Interface Design
    Supervisor:
    Prof David Grayden
    Discipline/Group:
    NeuroEngineering
  50. Eloise Milbourn

    Thesis title:
    Implantable Sensors and Imaging Techniques for the Measurement on In Vivo Forces and Strains
    Supervisor:
    Prof Peter Lee
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomechanics
  51. Imogen Milne

    Thesis title:
    Macroporous hydrogels for tissue engineering
    Supervisor:
    Prof Andrea O'Connor
    Discipline/Group:
    Tissue Engineering
  52. Negar Mohammadi Rizi

    Thesis title:
    Hydrogels for efficient 3D printing of hierarchical biomimetic structures
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Brooke Farrugia
    Discipline/Group:
    Tissue Engineering
  53. Dineth Mudalige

    Thesis title:
    Automatic Closed Loop Urinary Bladder Control With Strentrode
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Sam John
    Discipline/Group:
    John NeuroBionics
  54. Liam Murray

    Thesis title:
    4D Cardiac Muscle Cell Mechanobiology
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Vijay Rajagopal
    Discipline/Group:
    Cell Systems and Mechanobiology
  55. Tayebeh Namayeshi

    Thesis title:
    Fall Prevention through Human Gait Assessment by A Machine Learning Approach
    Supervisor:
    Prof Peter Lee
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomechanics
  56. Fatemeh (Elnaz) Nemati

    Thesis title:
    An Analysis of Mathematical and Computational Modules of Hierarchical Predictive Coding in Cortical Circuits of Vision Processing
    Supervisor:
    Prof Anthony Burkitt
    Discipline/Group:
    NeuroEngineering
  57. Andy Nie

    Thesis title:
    Clinical anatomy of joint movement, stabilisation and maintenance
    Supervisor:
    Prof David Ackland
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomechanics
  58. Shirin Nour

    Thesis title:
    Advanced wound dressings for rapid wound closure
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Daniel Heath
    Discipline/Group:
    Tissue Engineering
  59. Nafiseh Olov

    Thesis title:
    Molecular hydrogels modified with graphene oxide for ion channel manipulation
    Supervisor:
    Prof David Nisbet
    Discipline/Group:
    Nisbet Lab
  60. Volkan Ozcoban

    Thesis title:
    Mathematical and Computational Modelling of Mitochondrial Dynamics during Cell Migration
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Vijay Rajagopal
    Discipline/Group:
    Cell Systems and Mechanobiology
  61. Aaron Pan

    Thesis title:
    Applied optomechanics for advanced 3D bioprinting
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof David Collins
    Discipline/Group:
    Collins BioMicrosystems Lab
  62. Andi Partovi

    Thesis title:
    Decoding limb movements from brain signals using deep neural networks
    Supervisor:
    Prof David Grayden
    Discipline/Group:
    NeuroEngineering
  63. Matthias Pichler

    Thesis title:
    Phenolic materials for biomedical device applications
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Daniel Heath
    Discipline/Group:
    Tissue Engineering
  64. Andrea Presutti

    Thesis title:
    Unraveling the biophysics of cell adhesion through design of nanopatterned cell culture substrates
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Daniel Heath
    Discipline/Group:
    Tissue Engineering
  65. Weijie Qi

    Thesis title:
    Safety of the Endovascular Neural Interface
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Sam John
    Discipline/Group:
    John NeuroBionics
  66. Mara Quach

    Thesis title:
    Chemical Exchange Saturation Transfer (CEST) Neuroimaging at 7T
    Supervisor:
    Prof Leigh Johnston
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomedical Imaging
  67. Aidan Quinn

    Thesis title:
    Multi-source correlative microscopy image generation with deep-learning
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Vijay Rajagopal
    Discipline/Group:
    Cell Systems and Mechanobiology
  68. Suleman Rasheed

    Thesis title:
    Two-Dimensional Continuous Cursor Control using a Brain-Computer Interface
    Supervisor:
    Prof Anthony Burkitt
    Discipline/Group:
    NeuroEngineering
  69. Ashley Reynolds

    Thesis title:
    Development, trialling and analysis of a sub-scalp device for medium term seizure modelling
    Supervisor:
    Prof Mark Cook
    Discipline/Group:
    Cook Research Group
  70. Renate Roeterink

    Thesis title:
    A high-definition approach for quantitative experimental measurements of membrane protein mechanosensitivity
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof David Collins
    Discipline/Group:
    Collins BioMicrosystems Lab
  71. Shomdutta Roy

    Thesis title:
    A functional artificial cell stabilized by a biomimetic cytoskeleton
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof David Collins
    Discipline/Group:
    Collins BioMicrosystems Lab
  72. Marko Ruslim

    Thesis title:
    Hippocampus: Spatial Memory and Navigation
    Supervisor:
    Prof Anthony Burkitt
    Discipline/Group:
    NeuroEngineering
  73. John Russo

    Thesis title:
    Brain-Computer Interface using Cerebellar EEG
    Supervisor:
    Prof David Grayden
    Discipline/Group:
    NeuroEngineering
  74. Sarah Safavi

    Thesis title:
    Design and optimisation of the micro-structure of a porous bone implant
    Supervisor:
    Prof Peter Lee
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomechanics
  75. Jemima Schadow

    Thesis title:
    Longitudinal in vivo investigation of osteochondral changes in a murine OA model using contrast-enhanced microCT (CECT)
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Kathryn Stok
    Discipline/Group:
    Integrative Cartilage Research Group
  76. Jae Min Seo

    Thesis title:
    Investigating Cortico-Cerebellar Signals for Motor Intent Classification
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Sam John
    Discipline/Group:
    John NeuroBionics
  77. Bram Servais

    Thesis title:
    Stimulating In Vitro Blood-Brain-Barrier Models in Alzheimer's disease: a case for non-pharmaceutical therapies
    Supervisor:
    Prof David Nisbet
    Discipline/Group:
    Nisbet Lab
  78. Kino Shen

    Thesis title:
    Development of an in-silico multiscale modelling framework for understanding the spatial-temporal characteristics of osteochondral mechanobiology and joint biomechanics
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Kathryn Stok
    Discipline/Group:
    Integrative Cartilage Research Group
  79. Yiqing Shen

    Thesis title:
    Statistical Inference to Identify Computational Microcircuits in the Brain
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Hamish Meffin
    Discipline/Group:
    NeuroEngineering
  80. Zhiyi Shen

    Thesis title:
    Feasibility of micromagnetic neural stimulation for the treatment of neurological conditions
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Sam John
    Discipline/Group:
    John NeuroBionics
  81. Pok Him Siu

    Thesis title:
    Creating subject-specific models to understand the brain
    Supervisor:
    Prof David Grayden
    Discipline/Group:
    NeuroEngineering
  82. Dulani Sooriyaaratchi

    Thesis title:
    Automating bio-fabrication and biomechanical analysis of cartilage bio-scaffolds
    Supervisor:
    Prof Andrea O'Connor
    Discipline/Group:
    Tissue Engineering Group
  83. Yi-De (Frank) Tai

    Thesis title:
    Fully Wireless Endovascular Neural Interfaces
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Sam John
    Discipline/Group:
    John NeuroBionics
  84. Zuitian Tao

    Thesis title:
    Visual motion processing in the brain
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Hamish Meffin
    Discipline/Group:
    NeuroEngineering
  85. Farzaneh Taromian

    Thesis title:
    Investigation of applying traveling surface acoustiv waves stimulation on blood-Brain Barrier on-a-chip
    Supervisor:
    Prof David Nisbet
    Discipline/Group:
    Nisbet Lab
  86. Ryan Tiew

    Thesis title:
    Biomechanics of Transfemoral Prosthetic Components
    Supervisor:
    Prof Peter Lee
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomechanics
  87. Nguyen Hao Tran

    Thesis title:
    Using Nanostructured Scaffolds to Engineer Neural Circuits
    Supervisor:
    Prof Andrea O'Connor
    Discipline/Group:
    Tissue Engineering Group
  88. Igor Tyshchenko

    Thesis title:
    Pulse Design for Parallel Transmission in Ultra-High Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging
    Supervisor:
    Prof Leigh Johnston
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomedical Imaging
  89. Muhammad Satrio Utomo

    Thesis title:
    Droplet-based high-throughput screening of microbial pairing for novel antibiotic discovery
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof David Collins
    Discipline/Group:
    Collins BioMicrosystems Lab
  90. Callum Vidler

    Thesis title:
    Volumetric Manufacturing of Cell-laden Micro-enviroments
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof David Collins
    Discipline/Group:
    Collins BioMicrosystems Lab
  91. Michaela Vranic-Peters

    Thesis title:
    Studying seizure dynamics in the brain using biomarkers and functional networks
    Supervisor:
    Prof Mark Cook
    Discipline/Group:
    Cook Research Group
  92. Ashan Wanasinghe

    Thesis title:
    Development of a multi-parameter measurement platform for single cell resolution phenotyping of cardiac cells
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Vijay Rajagopal
    Discipline/Group:
    Cell Systems and Mechanobiology
  93. Gagana Weerasinghe

    Thesis title:
    Optimizing Azobenzene Compounds as Photoacoustic Modulating Layers for Improved Acoustic Energy Manipulation
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof David Collins
    Discipline/Group:
    Collins BioMicrosystems Lab
  94. Nicholas Winterling

    Thesis title:
    Adaptation of the Neural Activity Shaping (NAS) strategy for use in cochlear implants
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Hamish Meffin
    Discipline/Group:
    NeuroEngineering
  95. Sarah Woodford

    Thesis title:
    Biomechanical function of the native and prosthetic temporomandibular joints
    Supervisor:
    Prof David Ackland
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomechanics
  96. Chengchuan Wu

    Thesis title:
    Techniques for the Design and Analysis of Sodium Magnetic Resonance Imaging Sequences
    Supervisor:
    Prof Leigh Johnston
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomedical Imaging
  97. Xiaowei Xia

    Thesis title:
    Individualised cochlear implant sound coding: Optimised algorithms for better hearing
    Supervisor:
    Prof David Grayden
    Discipline/Group:
    NeuroEngineering
  98. Mohammad Yavari

    Thesis title:
    A digital twin framework for advanced human mobility measurement in the home setting
    Supervisor:
    Prof David Ackland
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomechanics
  99. Yihang Yu

    Thesis title:
    Measure-Model-Manufacture-Manage framework for personalised orthopaedic implant manufacturing
    Supervisor:
    Prof Peter Lee
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomechanics
  100. Syeda Zehra

    Thesis title:
    Multimodal brain computer interface for augmented and virtual reality applications
    Supervisor:
    Prof Anthony Burkitt
    Discipline/Group:
    NeuroEngineering
  101. Hualong Zhang

    Thesis title:
    Large, data-driven models of neural circuits to understand brain function
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Hamish Meffin
    Discipline/Group:
    NeuroEngineering
  102. Yi Fan (Ivan) Zhang

    Thesis title:
    Vascular Cell Spheroids to enhance Vascularisation of Engineered Tissue
    Supervisor:
    Prof Andrea O'Connor
    Discipline/Group:
    Tissue Engineering Group
  103. Yiwei Zheng

    Thesis title:
    Exploring the interaction between extracellular matrix molecules that modulate tissue turnover
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Brooke Farrugia
    Discipline/Group:
    Tissue Engineering
  104. Qiance Zhou

    Thesis title:
    Phenolic materials in biofabrication
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Daniel Heath
    Discipline/Group:
    Tissue Engineering
  105. Yuning Zhou

    Thesis title:
    Using machine learning to identify critical structures during laparoscopic cholecystectomy
    Supervisor:
    Dr Katie Davey
    Discipline/Group:
    Biomedical Imaging
  106. Negar Zoka

    Thesis title:
    Non-electrical neural stimulation to improve stimulation efficacy
    Supervisor:
    A/Prof Sam John
    Discipline/Group:
    John NeuroBionics
  107. Elizabeth Zoneff

    Thesis title:
    Enhanced Graft Integration and Stem Cell Survival Using Novel Biomaterials Functionalised with Engineered Myoglobin
    Supervisor:
    Prof David Nisbet
    Discipline/Group:
    Nisbet Lab