معرفی
Dr. Maria Parkes is a Senior Strategic Teaching Fellow in the Department of Bioengineering at Imperial College London’s Faculty of Engineering and serves as program lead for the undergraduate MEng Biomedical Engineering degree. She holds an MEng in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD in Tribology from Imperial College, with postdoctoral research focusing on orthopaedic implant materials like hydrogels and ceramics. Her affiliations include Applied Mechanics, Biomechanics, Medical Engineering, and Space Lab.
- Teaching Focus: Innovations in educational technology, curriculum review, and outreach initiatives.
- Research Themes: Tribology of biomedical materials, biomaterials for cartilage repair, and ceramic degradation mechanisms.
Her work bridges engineering principles with clinical applications, addressing challenges in implant durability and tissue regeneration. Dr. Parkes actively contributes to admissions and outreach, promoting STEM education and student engagement.
