Interface Structures Mediating Load Transfer Between Soft and Hard Tissues

A postgraduate research scholarship to support an outstanding postgraduate research student at the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sydney. The scholarship supports PhD research into developing a novel technology platform to mediate load transfer between synthetic and biological materials with dissimilar mechanical properties, creating an effective interface mechanism. This research will be conducted under the supervision of Professor Hala Zreiqat. The scholarship provides an annual stipend allowance equivalent to the University of Sydney RTP rate for up to three years and six months, subject to satisfactory academic performance. The scholarship is supported by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research), University of Sydney.