The Computational BioFluid Mechanics Group uses computational modelling to understand how blood moves through the heart, brain and blood vessels – and how that knowledge can improve the way diseases are diagnosed and treated.

By combining engineering, computer science and medicine, the group builds simulations that reveal how changes in blood flow affect cardiovascular and neurovascular health. These models help clinicians better understand disease mechanisms and plan treatments for individual patients. The team also works to improve the design and performance of medical devices such as stents and heart valves.

A key focus is the development of patient-specific ‘digital twin’ models that allow treatments to be tested in simulation before they are used in the clinic. Working closely with clinicians and researchers, the group aims to translate computational tools into practical support for real-world healthcare decisions.