The Neural Stimulator (Wait-list only)

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We bring biology and electronics together to make a difference. We’re developing a state-of-the-art bionic neural stimulator to help ease people’s suffering worldwide!

ChallENG research goals

We’ll design and create a miniature, wirelessly controlled neural stimulator that can help restore lost senses such as hearing or vision as well as provide treatment to people living with conditions like Parkinson’s disease, depression, epilepsy and chronic pain. The device will:

Be able to choose any combination of active electrodes
Be capable of high frequency stimulation
Use as many current sources as possible and be capable of independent simultaneous stimulation on several electrodes
Be fully wireless to control stimulation parameters
Have user-friendly and intuitive software
Be able to record voltages on electrodes and settings at various times
Be adaptable to multiple bionic applications
Be suitably enclosed and connected to an electrode assembly for the target application

Research, design or technical ChallENG

Miniaturisation of the device and components
Wireless capability
Power management
Recording data accurately and consistently
Ensuring safe neural stimulation

Desired Background

All degrees are welcome however, students specialising in the below areas are encouraged to apply.

Desired Research Areas	Desired Skills
Bionics (Neural Prostheses)	Electrical Engineering & Telecommunications Computer Science and Engineering Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Biomedical Engineering Medicine Science Mechatronics