Dr Andrew Feeney any pronouns

I lead the Adaptive Ultrasonics and Systems (Adaptus) Research Group in the Centre for Medical and Industrial Ultrasonics (C-MIU), focusing on engineering systems and structures for future adaptable and intelligent medical and industrial technologies. We engineer and utilise a range of advanced materials, such as shape memory alloys and acoustic metamaterials, for integration in different acoustic and ultrasonic systems to optimise performance. I work closely with >10 industry partners and have strong relationships with many more. I am keen to form collaborations with those outside my expertise but where there may be exciting new technologies and applications we can develop. A recent example of this is a link with dental experts to engineer a new ultrasonic device for dental surgery. In terms of potential interdisciplinary projects, I would very much like to investigate novel ultrasound sensors using advanced materials from a chemistry perspective and research new approaches to the design and manufacture of ultrasonic surgical devices.

My supervision approach is generally to cater to the preferred style of the student. For example, I meet some of my team on a weekly basis ‘one-to-one’, whereas I meet others together in ‘drop-in’ sessions, constituting my group meetings, where I work with all attendees to problem solve emerging challenges for researchers. My research group members are all highly supportive of one another, fostering a collegiate and friendly working environment. C-MIU is also a supportive environment in which to undertake a PhD, with access to significant expertise and resources across different research groups. I currently have two doctoral students in the submission phase of their PhD and two more writing up. My PhD students have published excellent journal articles testament to their hard work and innovation, and one has already secured a high quality (and PhD relevant!) industry job. Another student has secured a postdoctoral research position. I consistently strive to be as supportive as I can for my students, and to open up as many opportunities as possible for them, for example through my industry network and academic collaborations.