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Interests
Bioresorbable biomaterials used in medical implants, including polymers and ceramics.
Professor Fraser Buchanan graduated with a first class degree in Materials Science and Metallurgy from Imperial College, London in 1987. After spending two years at Rolls-Royce, Bristol, working in an aerospace manufacturing environment, he undertook a PhD at University of Cambridge on the topic of high temperature carbon-carbon composites. Following this he worked at Cookson Group, Oxford, developing refractory systems for handing of molten steel and decorative glazes for the tile industry. He then returned to an academic environment, working on hip and knee joint replacements at University of Nottingham.
Research Statement
Professor Buchanan started as a new lecturer in Queen's in 1998 and was appointed as Chair in Biomaterials Engineering within the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 2010. He has been involved in various aspects of materials degradation research for the past 20 years. His research has more recently focused on the influence of process conditions and post-processing modifications on the performance of biomaterials such as calcium phosphate ceramics and bioresorbable polymers. His current research on calcium phopsphates focuses on two main areas. Firstly, optimising the performance of injectable calcium phosphate cements. Secondly, development of naturally derived bioresorbable calcium phosphates derived from marine algae. His research on bioresorbable polymers currently focuses on synthetic biocompatible polymers (e.g. aliphatic polyesters) such as polylactic acid (PLA) and polyglycolic acid (PGA). Projects include modification of degradation behaviour through incorporation of additives and electron beam treatment surface treatments.
Teaching
Materials 1 MEE1021 for stage 1 Mechanical, Product Design and Aerospace Engineers
Polymer Materials 3 MEE3062 for stage 3 Mechanical Engineers and Product Designers
Undergraduated projects, mainly relating the biomaterials and medical implants
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Projects
R8824MEE: 3D01828 - Sterilisation Challenges for Bioresorbable Medical Devices
07/10/2014 → …
Project: Research
R1819MEE: Calcium phosphate cements for bone augmentation through vertebroplasty<MECH&AERO/MED&DENT>
Buchanan, F., Clarke, S., Dunne, N. & Orr, J.
01/08/2006 → 17/12/2019
Project: Research
Research Output
Experimental characterisation on the behaviour of PLLA for stretch blowing moulding of bioresorbable vascular scaffolds
Wei, H., Menary, G., Buchanan, F., Yan, S. & Nixon, J., 17 Jan 2020, In : International Journal of Material Forming.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
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A bespoke modular 3D printed pelvis phantom for validation of prostate SABR with dominant intra-prostatic lesion (DIL) boost regions
McGarry, C., McCreery, C., Jeevanandam, P., King, R., Hounsell, A., Jain, S. & Buchanan, F., 27 Jun 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
Enhanced Release of Calcium Phosphate Additives from Bioresorbable Orthopaedic Devices using Irradiation Technology is Non-Beneficial in a Rabbit Model
Palmer, I., Clarke, S. A. & Buchanan, F. J., 28 Jun 2019, In : Bone and Joint Research. 8, p. 266–274Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
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Methodologies for Long-Term Performance Evaluation of Bioresorbable Polymers used in Bone Fixation and Tissue Scaffolds: Invited Speaker
Buchanan, F., 14 May 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
An Investigation of Diatom Biosilica Incorporation into 3D Printed Bioresorbable Scaffolds of Bone Repair
Han, R., Matthew Julius, Buchanan, F. & Walsh, P., 08 Jul 2018.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
Prizes
Awarded "Best Paper of 2016" by the editors of Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine
Susan Clarke (Recipient) & Fraser Buchanan (Recipient), 06 Sep 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Best Student Oral Presentation at International Meeting of Radiation Processing (IMRP) 2016 to Lisa Davison (PhD Supervisor F Buchanan)
Fraser Buchanan (Recipient), Nov 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
IOM3 Young Persons' World Lecture Competition, National Heat Winner and Finalist: Hannah Little (PhD supervisor: F Buchanan)
Fraser Buchanan (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
IOM3 Young Persons' World Lecture Competition Winner: Rochelle O'Hara (PhD Supervisor: F Buchanan)
Fraser Buchanan (Recipient), 2010
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
The Consular Award for Best Collaborative Research
Ri Han (Recipient), Fraser Buchanan (Recipient), Matt Julius (Recipient) & Pamela Walsh (Recipient), 02 Nov 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
University of Cambridge (External organisation)
Fraser Buchanan (Advisor)Jan 2020
Activity: Membership types › Membership of peer review panel or committee
Bioengineering in Ireland: 26th Annual Conference
Fraser Buchanan (Chair)Jan 2020
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
World Biomaterials Congress 2020
Fraser Buchanan (Member of programme committee)May 2020
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
4th INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON BIOMATERIALS & BIOSENSORS
Fraser Buchanan (Member of scientific committee)May 2019 → …
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Invited Speaker: 4th INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON BIOMATERIALS & BIOSENSORS
Fraser Buchanan (Invited speaker)May 2019
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
Impact
Precision Techniques for Hip Joint Replacement Surgery Improves Quality of Life for over 10,000 Patients
John Orr (Participant), David Beverland (Participant), Fraser Buchanan (Participant), Janet Hill (Participant), Alice Sykes (Participant)
Impact: Economic Impact, Health Impact
Thesis
Development and assessment of calcium phosphate bone substitutes for orthopaedic applications
Author: Newe, C. F., Dec 2012Supervisor: Dunne, N. (Supervisor), Buchanan, F. (Supervisor) & Walker, G. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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In vitro osteoclast resorption of calcium phosphate bone substitutes
Author: Martin, J., Dec 2015Supervisor: Buchanan, F. (Supervisor), Clarke, S. (Supervisor), Dunne, N. (Supervisor) & Nelson, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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