CAD, 3D Printing, and Dynamic Study of Bicuspid Valves

Les activités de recherche du laboratoire BMBI concernent la Biomécanique et la Bioingénierie, plus particulièrement la Mécanique du Vivant et l’Ingénierie pour la Santé. La spécificité de BMBI est sa pluridisciplinarité qui se traduit par des projets de recherches interdisciplinaires associant les compétences en mécanique, physique, traitement du signal, biologie (cellulaire et moléculaire), biochimie, physiologie.

This project aims to investigate the mechanics of fluid flow through lymphatic and venous valves, focusing on their role in facilitating unidirectional flow while preventing reflux.

The objective is to design bio-inspired valves, modeled after those found in lymphatic vessels and veins, using CAD software. These designs will be converted into STL files for the fabrication of prototypes with varying geometric dimensions using 3D printing technology. The performance of these valves will be assessed through experimental testing.

Students will analyze the opening and closing dynamics of the valves using numerical simulations, experimental methods, or a combination of both, depending on their skills and academic background.

Etudiants du niveau Bac+4 ou Bac+5