Professor Peter Zioupos' Qualifications (4)

Executive Cranfield PGCE Learning, Teaching & Assessment Higher Education
PGCert

Status	Complete
Part Time	No
Years	2004
Project Description	Executive Cranfield PGCE in Learning, Teaching & Assessment Higher Education Nov 2004
Awarding Institution	Cranfield University

BSc (Bachelor of Science) Physics
BSc

Status	Complete
Part Time	No
Years	1979 - 1983

DSc (Doctor of Science) Bioengineering
DSc

Status	Complete
Part Time	Yes
Years	2007 - 2008
Project Title	‘Composite aspects of basic bone biomechanics: structure/function relationships and applications’
Project Description	University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK. Nov 2008 Title: ‘Composite aspects of basic bone biomechanics: structure/function relationships and applications’; Stemming from leadership in research and impact in the field of basic bone biomechanics. (06-09-2009)
Awarding Institution	University of Strathclyde

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) Bioengineering
PhD / DPhil

Status	Complete
Part Time	No
Years	1985 - 1989
Project Title	‘Mechanical properties and structure of bovine pericardium’.
Project Description	Bioprosthetic heart valves use porcine of bovine tissue for construction of the valve leaflets. Bovine pericardium is a suitable such biomaterial for making these leaflets. Human valve leaflets are anisotropic in their mechanical properties. The challenge for Biomedical engineers is to make bioprosthetic valve leaflets with properties that resemble those of their human counterparts. This PhD describes a full methodology by which anisotropy can be detected, characterized and preserved in bovine pericardium and as such allow the production of biofidelic heart valve leaflets in man-made bioprosthetic valves.
Awarding Institution	University of Strathclyde