Research project

Development of next generation lead-free ultrasonic osteotomes for minimally invasive bone surgeries

Project overview

The purpose of this project is to establish a focused, evidence-based collaboration between my research group, CeramTec (advanced piezoceramics), and Dr Davies (a consultant spinal surgeon), generating technical and preliminary data needed for the UK-Switzerland bi-lateral collaboration in 2026, with the University of Bern (Switzerland) and EMS Dental Ltd (Switzerland).

Staff

Lead researchers

Dr Xuan Li PhD

Lecturer B-Mechanical Engineering
Research interests
  • Novel miniature ultrasonic surgical device design
  • Ultrasonically assisted machining and manufacturing
  • New generation of piezoelectric materials
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Research outputs