Inventors: Dr. Sebastian Pattinson & Cassi Henderson, Engineering Mentor: Alim Thawer 20-33% of people suffer from musculoskeletal conditions including arthritis, drop foot, or lower back pain. In developing countries, these conditions can limit education and employment, especially for poor … [Read more...] about Investigating the best markets for 3D-printed medical braces
Identifying the areas of greatest need for improved electrical efficiency, ranging from cooking to lighting to refrigeration
Inventor: Dr. Teng Long, Engineering Mentor: Steve Compton Electrical power can often be a scarce or expensive resource in low and middle income countries. Cooking and lighting may be done with kerosene or solid fuels rather than electricity, and mobile phones may be recharged using car … [Read more...] about Identifying the areas of greatest need for improved electrical efficiency, ranging from cooking to lighting to refrigeration
Exploring the need for polymeric heart valves in the developing world
Inventors: Dr. Marta Serrani, Professor Geoff Moggridge, Professor Raimondo Ascione, Dr. Joanne Stasiak & Eugenia Biral, Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology Mentor: Dr Bill Matthews Existing prosthetic heart valves are either biological or mechanical, both of which have limitations for … [Read more...] about Exploring the need for polymeric heart valves in the developing world
