Andrew Farmery

Andrew Farmery is a Professor of Anaesthetics at the University of Oxford, where he serves as Head of the Nuffield Division of Anaesthetics. He is also a Fellow & Tutor in Medicine at Wadham College, Oxford, overseeing undergraduate medical education.

Research Interests: His work bridges biomedical engineering and respiratory physiology, focusing on developing intravascular sensors and analytical techniques to monitor respiratory and cardiovascular dysfunction in critically ill patients. Key projects include the Inspired Sinewave Technique (IST), which quantifies lung heterogeneity, cardiac output, and ‘baby lung’ volume in ARDS and COPD models. He emphasizes translating these innovations into medical devices for improved patient care, supported by grants from the Wellcome Trust, EPSRC, and NIHR.

Publications: His recent articles highlight the IST as a non-invasive tool for assessing lung injury, ventilation heterogeneity, and hemodynamic changes in animal models. Studies span ARDS, COPD, and PPE sustainability, reflecting interdisciplinary applications. Methodological works include computational simulations and CT validation for physiological modeling.

Labs & Teams: He leads the Respiratory Physiology and Biomedical Engineering Group and is affiliated with the Ventilator Weaning and Extubation in Neurocritical Care Network, integrating clinical and engineering expertise.