Samir Morad

Dr. Samir Morad is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering & Construction at the University of East London's School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering. He holds a PhD in Medical Robotics from Imperial College London, along with an MSc in Biomedical Engineering and a BEng in Medical Engineering.

• Education:
  • BEng (Hons) in Medical Engineering, Queen Mary College, University of London (2010)
  • MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Imperial College London (2011)
  • PhD in Medical Robotics, Imperial College London (2015)

His research focuses on Medical Robotics for Minimally Invasive Surgeries, including Robotically Assisted Flexible Intervention Devices, 3D Computational Modelling, Finite Element Analysis of Human Tissues, Medical Device Design, and Bio-fluid Mechanics. Key projects involve patient-specific respiratory masks with physiological detectors, tactile feedback systems for spinal needle insertion, and upper limb prostheses for Sitting Volleyball athletes.

Recent publications highlight advancements in wearable pressure ulcer monitoring pads, force feedback spinal needles, polymer-based femoral implants, and active constraint control systems for surgical robots. These works integrate biomedical engineering principles with innovative mechanical design.

• Professional Affiliations:
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng)
  • Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (MIMechE)
  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)