Dr Rosti Readioff MEng (Hons), PhD, CEng MIMechE, MIPEM, FHEA
Lecturer (Assistant Professor) Materials, Design and Manufacturing Eng
- Work email Rosti.Readioff@liverpool.ac.uk
- Personal Websitehttps://rostireadioff.wordpress.com/
- ORCID0000-0003-4887-9635
Research
Research Overview
Dr Rosti Readioff and her team at the University of Liverpool are interested in understanding the structure-function relationship of biological (natural and engineered) tissues, with a particular focus on knee joint tissues. They are working on developing experimental and advanced in silico tools to facilitate their investigations on tissue mechanics, as well as looking into novel materials for medical applications in the fields of orthopaedics and dentistry to improve healthcare treatments.
Experimental Methods for Tissue Mechanics Investigations
Developing new optical measuring techniques improves accuracy in determining the mechanical properties of tissues, whether in vivo or in vitro. This information is vital for improving the design of implants and other biomedical devices.
Advanced Computational Methods for Tissue Mechanics and Tribological Investigations
Developing and using advanced computer modelling techniques (FE modelling) to answer clinically important questions in orthopaedic and dental research.
Research Grants
Towards preservation of the natural knee: State-of-the-art approaches to understand the kinematics and tissue mechanics of human menisci in vivo.
ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL
May 2024 - April 2026
Research Collaborations
Professor Harinderjit Gill
External: University of Bath
Dr Readioff is collaborating on a project with Prof Gill and Mr Murray on meniscus repair techniques.
Dr Alison Jones
External: University of Leeds
Dr Readioff is collaborating with Dr Jones from the Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (iMBE) to continue the work stemming from the EPSRC Knee Programme grant (PI: Prof Ruth Wilcox).
Professor Fadi Jarad
Internal
Dr Readioff is collaborating with Prof Jarad at the School of Dentistry on advanced modelling and material characterisation methods for dental applications.
Dr Emad Moawad
Internal
Dr Readioff is collaborating with Dr Moawad from the School of Dentistry on advanced modelling and material characterisation methods for dental applications.
Dr Brendan Geraghty
Internal
Dr Readioff is collaborating with Dr Geraghty on a DDSc joint project across the Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, School of Dentistry and Engineering.