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Personal Statement
I am a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Strathclyde with a passionate interest in the design and development of novel and paediatric cardiovascular implants, particularly heart valves from concept right through to commercialisation. My research originated from my doctorate on the development of a composite heart valve and has since significantly branched to include computational fluid and structural modelling analysis, development of physiological valve test platforms, and publication of a book chapter on blood–surface interactions. I have an active interest in device regulatory and data protection procedures associated with upcoming smart medical technologies and bespoke patient specific implants.
Research Interests
Heart valves, TAVI and other cardiac device technologies.
Cardiac implant design, development and testing.
Patient specific anatomical modelling and additive manufacturing.
Expertise & Capabilities
Computer aided design including Creo Parametric and Rhino 3D software.
Computer aided engineering including Ansys Fluent, Mechanical and MAPDL.
Image segmentation and mesh editing software including Mimics, 3-matic, Netfabb and Agisoft (photogammetry software).
Teaching Interests
Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart
Cardiovascular Devices - Heart Valves and TAVI
Medical Devices Regulatory Process.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Engineering, Development of a reinforced heart valve leaflet for percutaneous delivery, University Of Strathclyde
1 Oct 2008 → 25 Oct 2012
Award Date: 12 Nov 2013
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Development of vascularised bone grafts using microcarrier suspension culture and packed-bed bioreactor: Phase 1
Williams, J. (Principal Investigator), Kerr, M. M. (Co-investigator), Wu, J. (Co-investigator) & Gonzalez-Garcia, C. (Co-investigator)
9/07/24 → 8/07/25
Project: Internally funded project
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John Gaylor Collaboration Fund - DLC Coatings for Cardiac Heart Valves
Ben Yaala, M. (Principal Investigator), Kerr, M. M. (Principal Investigator) & McGinty, G. (Principal Investigator)
1/08/23 → 31/07/24
Project: Internally funded project
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Mathematical representation and nonlinear modelling of the Wheatley mitral valve
Oliveira, H. L., Buscaglia, G. C., Cuminato, J. A., McKee, S., Stewart, I. W., Kerr, M. M. & Wheatley, D. J., Feb 2025, In: Medical Engineering & Physics. 136, 104283.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Novel polymeric heart valve for global heart valve disease
Kerr, M. M., Reid, S., Ben Yaala, M., Seed, E., Stewart, I. W., McKee, S., Oliveira, H., Wheatley, D. & McCormick, C., 25 Apr 2024, In: Heart . 110, 2, P14.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference Contribution › peer-review
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Data for: "Investigating the suitability of carbon nanotube reinforced polymer in transcatheter valve applications"
Rozeik, M. M. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 8 Jun 2017
DOI: 10.15129/8818d78b-1a4d-4592-b18a-0071492c7768
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Novel polymeric heart valve for global heart valve disease
Kerr, M. M. (Speaker)
6 Oct 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Pioneering a novel synthetic heart valve
Kerr, M. M. (Speaker)
15 Sept 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation