2024 Meeting Faculty Details
Richard Jan van Arkel, PhD
Imperial College London
London UNITED KINGDOM
Richard van Arkel is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering with a research focus in orthopaedic systems and preclinical testing. He applies engineering science to advance orthopaedic interventions, investigating implantable sensors, the impact of surgery on joint and bone biomechanics, implant function, additive manufacturing, ultrasound and new methods for preclinical analysis.
Richard gained his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London for his thesis on the biomechanics of ligaments and muscles throughout the range of hip motion. His thesis won the Best Biomedical Engineering Postgraduate Project Prize from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and the Biomechanics Award from the International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty.
Before joining Imperial College London, Richard studied Engineering Design at the University of Bristol. He spent a year at Renishaw working on the design and manufacture of their deep brain surgery robot and held an Engineering Leadership Advanced Award from the Royal Academy of Engineering.
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/r.vanarkel
1/30/2024
08:26 - 08:32
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Hokkaido Ballroom (3rd Floor) |
Traveling Scientists
Special Presentation
2023-2024 Traveling Scientist
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1/31/2024
10:00 - 10:30
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Komakusa Board Room (3rd Floor) |
Traveling Scientists Reception with Breg (Invitation only)
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