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 technologyProject: Mechanical EngineeringAward date: 04/10/2000
- Master's Degree, University of LimerickField of study: Engineering and technologyProject: Aerospace Structures and MaterialsAward date: 01/09/1995
- Bachelor's Degree, University of LimerickField of study: Engineering and technologyProject: Aeronautical EngineeringAward date: 01/09/1994
Professional Qualifications
- Chartered Engineer member of Engineers Ireland(C.Eng. MIEI)