Centre for Biomedical Engineering
Our Centre was set up by Professor Joe Zarek, the first appointed head of the School of Mechanical Engineering at Surrey and a pioneer in the newly-developing field of biomechanics.
Research
Take a look at the research areas we are working on.
Study with us
We have a masters course that's been running for over 50 years, making it one of the longest-established courses in the world and our Professional Training placements give a unique opportunity to have structured industrial or clinical experience across the UK and beyond.
Our staff
Professor Michael Hughes
Director of Centre for Biomedical Engineering | Examinations Officer of the School
Originally from tiny Holy Island of the northwest coast of Wales, Mike Hughes was inspired to a life in science by the popular TV series Cosmos, in which the presenter (Carl Sagan) looked at the interconnected nature of the different aspects of science. Faced with a choice between engineering and life sciences, he chose to do a degree the former but was able to combine bot...