Emma Henderson

Dr. Emma Henderson is a Teaching Professor in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. Her research interests span biomedical engineering, medical device design, and engineering education. She leads projects such as the ANSYS-funded curriculum development in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and collaborative initiatives like the Learning Station Model for student-stakeholder co-creation. Her work emphasizes improving student resilience and employability in engineering curricula. Dr. Henderson has received awards including the Best in Faculty Shortlist (2020) and FHEA (2011).

Research Highlights: Focus areas include tissue mechanics, medical imaging techniques (e.g., EBUS-TBNA), and curriculum innovation. Recent projects include phantom material development for medical device testing and pedagogical models enhancing student engagement. She collaborates with industry (e.g., ANSYS) and international partners (e.g., Turkey).

• Grants/Projects:
  • ANSYS-funded curriculum development (2023-2024)
  • Co-learning environments for sustainable partnerships (2022-2024)
  • Needle design for EBUS-TBNA (2021-2024)