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Dr. Bryan Mac Donald

B.Eng. Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Limerick. M.Sc. Aerospace Structures and Materials awarded from the University of Limerick. Worked as a Technical Trainer in Ericsson Systems Expertise. Worked as a Mechanical Engineer in Dublin Bus. Appointed as a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Dublin City University. Awarded a Ph.D. in non linear finite element analysis from Dublin City University.

Research Interests

  • Design and analysis of orthopaedic and cardiovascular medical devices.
  • Computational modelling of the in-service behavior of implantable medical devices.
  • Medical applications of magnesium based alloys.
  • Design of bio-absorbale medical devices and implants.
  • Computational modelling of complex metal forming operations.
  • Implementing Artificial Intelligence techniques in the finite element analysis process.

Teaching Interests

Computer Aided Design, Finite Element Analysis, Engineering Mathematics

CV

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD, Dublin City University (DCU)
    Field of study: Engineering and technology
    Project: Mechanical Engineering
    Award date: 04/10/2000
  • Master's Degree, University of Limerick
    Field of study: Engineering and technology
    Project: Aerospace Structures and Materials
    Award date: 01/09/1995
  • Bachelor's Degree, University of Limerick
    Field of study: Engineering and technology
    Project: Aeronautical Engineering
    Award date: 01/09/1994

Professional Qualifications

  • Chartered Engineer member of Engineers Ireland(C.Eng. MIEI)