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Queen Mary Faculty of Science and Engineering @qmulse.bsky.social · Apr 22

Imagine a #DigitalTwin of your heart helping doctors plan treatment: researchers at @qmulsems.bsky.social have developed #AI tool creating 'synthetic scarred hearts' to predict success in atrial fibrillation procedures. www.frontiersin.org/journals/car...

Frontiers | Synthetic fibrosis distributions for data augmentation in predicting atrial fibrillation ablation outcomes: an in silico study

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Queen Mary Faculty of Science and Engineering @qmulse.bsky.social · May 13

Exciting news from @qmulsems.bsky.social bioengineers! They've developed new #OrganOnAChip techniques for more complex human tissue models, aiming to reduce animal testing. This could speed up safer drug development! More info: www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2...
#Bioengineering #AnimalAlternatives

Queen Mary scientists achieve micro-scale breakthrough with big promise

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QMUL School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science @qmuleecs.bsky.social · Jul 3

EECS hosted a GenAI Competency Workshop on 17 June, bringing educators together from @qmulsems.bsky.social, @qmulspcs.bsky.social, and joint programmes in Beijing, Hainan and Nanchang, to explore how generative #AI can support teaching. Read more: www.qmul.ac.uk/eecs/news-an...

QMUL Hosts GenAI Workshop for Educators in Science and Engineering

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QMUL School of Engineering and Materials Science @qmulsems.bsky.social · Apr 16

"...remain curious and take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way."

Thanks to Chemical Engineering student Fasika for sharing her experience of studying at Queen Mary with us.

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QMUL School of Engineering and Materials Science @qmulsems.bsky.social · Apr 14

Congratulations to Dr Caroline Roney and Dr Alexander Zolotarev whose study on AI-generated synthetic hearts has just been published in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine.

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AI-generated ‘Synthetic scarred hearts’ aid atrial fibrillation treatment

A new study demonstrates how artificial intelligence can predict the success of heart procedures without relying solely on real patient data. Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have dev...

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Queen Mary Centre for Public Engagement @engageqm.bsky.social · Apr 2

📣 Want to turn your research into something the public can’t stop talking about?

We’ve got a booth. You bring the science.

Apply now for Lambeth Country Show or New Scientist Live: bit.ly/4240yK6

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Queen Mary Centre for Public Engagement @engageqm.bsky.social · Mar 26

🧪 Calling all scientists (and everyone in between)! Got a STEM idea that gets people talking? Apply now to showcase it at Lambeth Country Show or New Scientist Live! Deadline: 22 April 🗓️
👉 bit.ly/4240yK6

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Queen Mary Centre for Public Engagement @engageqm.bsky.social · Mar 17

🌎A campaign to tackle hidden pollution dlvr.it/THXDbL via
@qmulsems.bsky.social

Inspired by Dr Tina Chowdhury's research, the campaign is raising awareness of air pollution’s impact on women's health💡

A campaign to tackle hidden pollution

Empower all women and girls Young minds from Presdales School in Hertfordshire are the creative stars in an innovative new partnership between the Ideas Foundation, QMUL and Barts Health NHS Trust. ...

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Queen Mary Faculty of Science and Engineering @qmulse.bsky.social · Mar 18

A UK team from @imperialchemeng.bsky.social and @qmulsems.bsky.social has cracked a major challenge in #SolarHydrogen production. Their new design uses low-cost organic materials to create stable, efficient systems for turning sunlight into hydrogen fuel. #GreenTech www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2...

UK-led breakthrough offers path to stable, low-cost solar hydrogen production

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British Society for Cell Biology @bscb-official.bsky.social · Mar 27

Congratulations Pamela Swiatlowska @qmulsems.bsky.social @imperialnhli.bsky.social winner of the BSCB Postdoc Medal 2025

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QMUL School of Engineering and Materials Science @qmulsems.bsky.social · Mar 12

Fostering global partnerships in Engineering Educational Research...

Dr Alexandra Werth & Dr Alexandra Coso Strong from @cornelluniversity.bsky.social visited last week to discuss collaborative learning and Dr Folashade A Taiwo's inclusive teaching toolkits.

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Dr Alexandra Werth and Dr Alexandra Coso Strong from Cornell University visit

Two academics from Cornell University in New York State recently visited Queen Mary to foster global partnerships in Engineering Educational Research. Dr Folashade A. Taiwo was recently awarded one o...

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QMUL School of Engineering and Materials Science @qmulsems.bsky.social · Mar 6

Dr Stefaan Verbruggen @docbruggsbunny.bsky.social, Dr Thilina Lalitharatne and Dr Andrew Spowage @andyspowage.bsky.social gave students and parents hands-on experience with our medical-tech innovations in Malaysia.

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#medicaltech #biomedicalengineering #biomed

Malaysia visit promotes Queen Mary’s innovations in medical technology

In February, a team of academics from Queen Mary University of London travelled to Malaysia to demonstrate our innovative biomedical engineering research. Dr Thilina Lalitharatne, Lecturer in Robotic...

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QMUL School of Engineering and Materials Science @qmulsems.bsky.social · Feb 27

"There are considerable efforts to align supersonic aircraft development with the aviation industry’s environmental ambitions... but in reality, the situation is more complex."

Dr Kshitij Sabnis for @theconversation.com

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@qmulse.bsky.social #aero #supersonic

Supersonic passenger aircraft may be returning – here’s what that would mean for the climate

These planes need a lot more fuel as they experience significantly more drag beyond the speed of sound.

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QMUL School of Engineering and Materials Science @qmulsems.bsky.social · Feb 24

Just opened: state-of-the-art facilities to replace animal testing with c£750k from @nc3rs.bsky.social and industry partners.

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#animaltesting #organonchip #invitromodels #BiomedicalEngineering #engineeringstudent @qmulse.bsky.social @qmul.ac.uk

One of Europe's largest organ-on-a-chip facilities opens at Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London opens state-of-the-art facilities to replace animal testing with c£750k from NC3Rs and our industry partners. Queen Mary University of London has officially opened one...

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QMUL School of Engineering and Materials Science @qmulsems.bsky.social · Feb 19

Thanks to Dr Mouna Chetehouna for showcasing our community in Saudi Arabia.

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Dr Mouna Chetehouna visits Saudi Arabia to promote Queen Mary's research and education

In a demonstration of Queen Mary University of London's (QMUL) commitment to its 2030 strategy, a dedicated team from the university recently concluded a highly successful visit to Saudi Arabia. The t...

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QMUL School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science @qmuleecs.bsky.social · Feb 11

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Below are recent highlights from our inspiring staff. #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM

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QMUL School of Engineering and Materials Science @qmulsems.bsky.social · Feb 11

Today marks ten years of International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

Today we're celebrating some of our inspiring students and their accomplishments.

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#internationaldayofwomenandgirlsinscience #womeninstem #womenengineers @qmul.ac.uk @qmulse.bsky.social

International Day of Women and Girls in Science: spotlight on our students

This year marks ten years of International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This year, we’re highlighting some of our exceptional Undergraduate and PhD students. 1. Balvinder Dhillon Balvinder is ...

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QMUL School of Engineering and Materials Science @qmulsems.bsky.social · Feb 6

Announcing Levelling Up: Maths for Engineering.

From Feb 2025 to Mar 2026, girls in year 12 studying maths could receive regular tuition from female engineering students at @qmul.ac.uk.

Apps close next Fri:
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#mathsstudent #womeninstem #womenengineer

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QMUL School of Engineering and Materials Science @qmulsems.bsky.social · Feb 5

"a culture where creativity and problem-solving thrive to address real-world challenges"

Some of our undergraduate students recently visited 3M's innovation centre.

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Undergraduate students visit 3M's Innovation Centre

On Tuesday 21st January undergraduate SEMS students visited the 3M UK head office in Bracknell. 3M are a science-based technology company that is committed to improving lives and doing business in the...

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QMUL School of Engineering and Materials Science @qmulsems.bsky.social · Feb 4

1994 ---> 2025

In Jan, a group from @qmul.ac.uk visited Thailand to re-establish a relationship with Chulalongkorn University which started in 1988.

Recognise any SEMS staff in the first pic?👀

#queenmaryuniversityoflondon #QueenMary #queenmaryuniversity #chulalongkorn #chulalongkornuniversity

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QMUL School of Engineering and Materials Science @qmulsems.bsky.social · Jan 30

Amazing to hear about the AIAA SciTech Conference from a group of our Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering students. The group presented their research at the conference in Orlando, Florida earlier this month.

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#aerospaceengineering #engineeringstudent #aiaa

Undergraduate Engineering students present at AIAA SciTech Conference in Orlando, Florida

A group of 3rd and 4th year aerospace and mechanical engineering undergraduate students presented their project in person at the AIAA SciTech Conference in Orlando this January. Their participation fo...

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QMUL School of Engineering and Materials Science @qmulsems.bsky.social · Jan 29

Happy Lunar New Year!

QMUL School of Engineering and Materials Science @qmulsems.bsky.social · Jan 28

Elon Musk has claimed that it's now possible to travel from London to Paris in 30 minutes via rocket.

But is it? Dr Angadh Nanjangud considers:

theconversation.com/new-york-to-...

#elonmusk #spacex #aerospaceengineering #spacecraftengineering #queenmaryuniversity @qmulse.bsky.social

New York to Paris in 30 mins? How to achieve Elon Musk’s vision of rockets replacing long haul

Trump’s return as US president could hasten the SpaceX Earth to Earth project.

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Queen Mary Faculty of Science and Engineering @qmulse.bsky.social · Jan 27

Ants: nature's #traffic experts! A new study, co-authored by Prof Nicola Pugno of @qmulsems.bsky.social, shows how these tiny creatures manage busy roads with zero congestion. Could their strategies inspire a smoother future for self-driving cars? interestingengineering.com/science/ants...

Ants have smart traffic sense, could solve urban transport challenges

A new study suggests that the traffic flow of ants could provide valuable insights for solving urban transportation problems.

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QMUL School of Engineering and Materials Science @qmulsems.bsky.social · Jan 21

Congrats to Dr Pamela Swiatlowska on winning the
@bscb-official.bsky.social Postdoctoral Researcher Medal for contribution to cell biology. Much deserved!

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#cellbiology #postdoc #biomedicalengineering #bioengineering @tiskratsch.bsky.social

SEMS researcher wins prestigious Postdoctoral Researcher Medal

The British Society for Cell Biology’s (BSCB) Postdoctoral Researcher Medal is awarded to one early career researcher who has made a major contribution to cell biology during their training in the UK ...

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QMUL School of Engineering and Materials Science @qmulsems.bsky.social · Jan 16

“Ensuring clean and safe drinking water is critical"

Onno Kramer and Edo Boek lead a project developing innovative and sustainable water purification equipment, now installed at @qmul.ac.uk.

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#waterpurification #sustainability #drinkingwater

Advanced drinking water purification equipment installed

In December 2024, as part of a fruitful ongoing relationship with Waternet in Amsterdam, major advanced drinking water purification equipment was installed at the School of Engineering and Materials S...

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