Aoife McFerran

Aoife McFerran serves as a Research Associate at Ulster University's School of Engineering within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment. Her research focuses on advanced biomaterial development for tissue engineering applications, with particular expertise in nanocomposite coatings and scaffold reinforcement.

Her research interests span nanocomposite coatings, nanoclay materials, and tissue engineering scaffolds, with significant contributions to polyelectrolyte assembly techniques and graphene applications. Key work involves developing mechanically reinforced biomaterials through layer-by-layer deposition methods, focusing on porous structures for bone regeneration and electrically receptive tissue models.

Recent publications demonstrate consistent output in high-impact journals, with a clear trend toward multifunctional biomaterial systems that combine mechanical reinforcement with bioactive properties. Her work bridges materials science and biomedical engineering, particularly in scaffold development for regenerative medicine.

Scientific recognition includes:

• United Kingdom Society for Biomaterials Travel Bursary (2022)

Her research activities show strong collaboration networks across engineering and life sciences disciplines, with current work centered on translating nanocomposite coating technologies into clinically relevant tissue engineering solutions. Recent completion of doctoral research indicates ongoing development of novel scaffold reinforcement methodologies.