Dr Aman Nikhil
Postdoctoral Research Associate
School of Engineering and Materials Science
Queen Mary University of London
| Funder: | National Institute for Health Research |
| Project: | Precision Musculoskeletal Care |
Research
In vitro models, Bioengineering, Organ-on-chip, Implantable devices, 3D Printing, Hydrogel systems
Interests
My research interests focus on translational biomaterials, tissue engineering, and advanced in vitro models for musculoskeletal and regenerative medicine applications. I have experience developing biomaterial-supported 3D cell culture systems, osteochondral and scaffold-based models, and evaluating cellular and tissue responses. My broader work spans implantable scaffolds, cryogels, ceramic and polymeric biomaterials, exosome-based approaches. At QMUL, I am particularly interested in developing clinically relevant musculoskeletal organ-chip and 3D tissue models that can improve understanding of tissue repair, disease mechanisms and translational therapeutic testing.
Research Group
News
November 2026
10 November 2026
Abhishek Saha gave a recent CeCANT Special Seminar on his experience of using AI in pure mathematics research.
Abhishek has helpfully made a recording of his talk available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bRk_t1oWbI
Abhishek described how, in a very short time, the best publicly available ... [more]

9 November 2026
A new study by Yuhan Li, PhD student in the Centre for Complex Systems, her supervisor Nicola Perra, Reader in Applied Mathematics, and colleagues from Italy proposes a systematic way to quantify the fairness of computational epidemic models. The paper is entitled "Fairness in infectious disease modeling" and was published ... [more]

9 November 2026
We are proud to see Dr Mona Jaber, Reader in IoT at the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, playing a leading role in bringing together policymakers, researchers and industry leaders to discuss the future of automation at the Houses of Parliament.
In her dual role as a QMUL ... [more]

6 November 2026
Anna Maltsev, Reader in Applied Probability in the Centre for Complex Systems, has contributed an essay to the The Future of Papers series on Proofs and Prompts. Under the title "In Defence of Incremental Mathematics", she argues that AI makes useful incremental research easier to produce but no less valuable, ... [more]

3 November 2026
Yuhan Li, PhD student in the Centre for Complex Systems, and her supervisor Nicola Perra, Reader in Applied Mathematics, were among the international modelling teams contributing to a new assessment by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) of how universal immunisation of newborns against respiratory syncytial virus (... [more]

October 2026
31 October 2026
Dr Young-Ok Cha, a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the Centre for Electronics, School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London, has been honoured with the prestigious 2026 Korean Scientists and Engineers Association in the UK (KSEAUK) Outstanding Research Award (Rising Future Leaders Award).
This award recognises ... [more]

27 October 2026
Dr Dimitrios Kollias, Associate Professor in Multimodal Artificial Intelligence at Queen Mary's Centre for Multimodal AI, spoke to BBC News about the challenges and opportunities of using AI in policing.
Dr Kollias discussed how AI technology has moved on to take the bias of historical data into account."Modern AI ... [more]

26 October 2026
Nearly 200 researchers, innovators and stakeholders from across academia, industry and the wider research community gathered at Queen Mary University of London's Charterhouse Square campus for the UK Organ-On-A-Chip Annual Symposium, hosted by Queen Mary's Centre for Predictive in vitro Models (CPM).
This is a globally important topic in advancing human ... [more]

25 October 2026
We are delighted to celebrate Dr Mona Jaber's contribution to IEEE SENSORS 2026, where she delivered the tutorial "Sensing the City: Fibre-Optic DAS and AI for Smart Transportation" alongside Menno Buisman.
The tutorial explored how Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform existing fibre-optic infrastructure into powerful sensing ... [more]

22 October 2026
Two research papers led by Dr Dimitris Chiotis, Lecturer in Mathematics at Queen Mary University of London's Hainan transnational education (TNE) partnership, have been published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), highlighting both individual scholarship and collaborative educational innovation in undergraduate mathematics teaching.
Drawing on teaching practice ... [more]

22 October 2026
As part of the School of Engineering and Materials Science (SEMS) celebration of Black History Month 2026, an event highlighting underrepresented voices in science and engineering was held on 21 October 2026. The event was extremely well attended, attracting a large audience both in person and online, demonstrating the strong interest within our ... [more]

20 October 2026
Queen Mary honorary visiting professor is recognised for a career advancing antenna measurement theory, practice and education.
Professor Stuart Gregson, Honorary Visiting Professor in Queen Mary University of London's School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, has been named the Antenna Measurement Techniques Association's (AMTA) 2026 Distinguished Achievement Awardee.
The award ... [more]

20 October 2026
We welcome three new members of the Centre this term.
Mathieu Delehaye is a PhD student in Mathematical Sciences at the School of Mathematical Sciences, Queen Mary University of London. He is interested in market microstructure and high-frequency trading, in particular how the composition of the trader population affects trading ... [more]
19 October 2026
This academic year, the Faculty of Science and Engineering's Foundation Programme has welcomed more than 950 students, creating pathways into degree programmes spanning mathematics, engineering, physics, chemistry, biology and computer science.
Supporting such a large and diverse cohort is a significant undertaking. All foundation students complete the SEF042 Science and Engineering ... [more]
12 October 2026
The IEEE Student Branch at Queen Mary University of London recently hosted a successful workshop exploring career opportunities in automation, bringing together students and industry experts to discuss how emerging technologies are reshaping industries and creating new professional pathways for future engineers.
The event featured presentations from leading professionals across ... [more]

12 October 2026
Students from the IEEE Student Branch at Queen Mary University of London recently visited the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus for an industry-focused tour hosted by Prof David Owens and the Virgin Media O2 team.
The visit provided students with first-hand experience of emerging technologies shaping the future of automation, ... [more]

2 October 2026
Together with colleagues from the UK and India, Rainer Klages, Reader in Applied Mathematics in the Centre for Complex Systems, has successfully applied to organise a workshop at the École de Physique des Houches in the French Alps. The event is funded by the Wilhelm and Else Heraeus Foundation, a ... [more]

1 October 2026
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London finds that directly activating a key cellular energy sensor extended lifespan in yeast, worms and flies, offering new clues about the biology of ageing.
Scientists have taken an important step towards understanding how the biological processes of ageing might one day be targeted ... [more]

September 2026
30 September 2026
Queen Mary University of London has launched a new transnational education partnership with the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) in Beijing, bringing two new undergraduate programmes to students in China.
Embedded within the School of Mathematical Sciences, the partnership marks an important step in the Faculty of Science ... [more]

24 September 2026
Professor Dino Distefano, Professor of Software Verification at Queen Mary University of London, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Professor Distefano is among 75 new Fellows elected by the Academy this year, recognising engineers and engineering researchers whose work has made an important contribution to ... [more]
