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PhD Studentship: Actuated Microdevices for Oral Delivery of Biologics

University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Position
PhD
Institution
University of Birmingham
Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Deadline
8 Jan 2027

This PhD project investigates actuated microdevices to improve oral delivery of biological drugs by overcoming mucus and intestinal barriers. The candidate will design, microfabricate, and characterize mechanical actuators using benchtop models and rheology. Applicants should hold a first-class MEng in mechanical, electrical, biomedical, or materials engineering, or applied physics.