Photo opportunity 3pm, Wednesday 24 April, Fulton Building, University of Dundee
The School of Engineering at the University of Dundee will present an exhibition of students' projects tomorrow (24 April) showing solutions for problems ranging from minimal access surgery to fixed hub bikes for cycle training.
The exhibition of work by both undergraduates and post graduates shows an impressive range of problem solving projects using engineering skills. Highlights of the exhibition are:
Lee Campbell is developing a fixed gear three speed hub for cyclists. For years cyclists have used fixed hub bikes which do not allow them to free wheel, thus increasing fitness. Fixed gear hubs have not however allowed for gear change, limiting fixed hub training to one terrain. Lee is now developing a fixed gear hub with a choice of speeds by converting a Sturmey Archer 4 speed to a 3 speed fixed gear.
Craig Matthew is working in the field of tissue engineering making cells grow in particular areas and directions to aid wound healing. Craig believes that his innovation could lead to "smart plasters" which encourage wounds to heal in a particular direction in areas which are the worst affected to promote more rapid recovery.
Graeme Stokes is developing miniature sensors which are capable of detecting hazardous, combustible gases which can be used in cars to measure the efficiency of vehicle exhaust catalysts or as carbon monoxide detectors.
Wai Ban Wong has been tackling the problem of the side effects of power drills used in surgery. Drills used to insert screws into bones cause excessive heating leading to necrosis of the bone. Wai Ban has developed an intelligent bone drill which is designed to control its speed and other parameters automatically to prevent or minimise excessive bone heating.
Brian Lawrenson, Senior Lecturer in Electronic Engineering and Physics said: "Our students are showing our visitors a wide range of high-quality project work, encompassing both industrial design and fundamental scientific enquiry. It is very pleasing to see so much enthusiasm and achievement."
Contact Brian Lawrenson 01382 344402
Pat Cunningham 01382 344912