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Dr. Alex Lennon is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Queen's University Belfast. His research focuses on biomechanics, biomaterials, and mechanobiology, with applications in orthopaedic and cardiovascular interventions. He collaborates with institutions like Musgrave Park Hospital and international partners on projects such as orthopaedic biomechanics, biomaterials testing, and computational modelling.
Teaching responsibilities include courses on Strength of Materials and Bio-solid Mechanics. Dr. Lennon has supervised 13 PhD students, including notable alumni like Dr. Rory O'Neill (University of Edinburgh) and Dr. Pavel Galibarov (Anybody Technologies A/S). His work integrates computational methods with experimental techniques, such as finite element analysis and synchrotron X-ray scattering.
Key research themes include multi-scale mechanobiology, patient-specific implant design, and risk assessment via stochastic modelling. He has received awards including the NovaUCD Campus Company Development Programme (runner-up) and a biomedical engineering scholarship. Ongoing projects involve bioresorbable materials for orthopaedic and vascular applications, funded by initiatives like the European Training Network.
Dr. Lennon's contributions span over 150 publications, with recent work focusing on bioresorbable vascular scaffolds, radiographic analysis in hip replacements, and nanocomposite material characterization. His lab develops technologies for medical device evaluation and regenerative medicine strategies, emphasizing translational research for clinical impact.
