The STBio department contributes to research-based education and to upskilling students and early-career researchers at the interface between biomechanics, numerical modelling and medical devices.
Supervision of PhD candidates
The department supervises and supports around twenty PhD candidates involved in doctoral research focusing in particular on:
- the biomechanical modelling of soft biological tissues;
- tissue/device interactions (implants, medical textiles, instrumentation);
- the development of digital twins for biology, medicine and surgery.
PhD candidates benefit from a structured scientific environment within SAINBIOSE (Inserm U1059), fostering multidisciplinary approaches and clinical and industrial collaborations.
Contributions to teaching
Members of the department teach in master’s- and engineering-level programmes, offering specialised content in:
- biomechanics and tissue mechanics;
- numerical modelling and simulation (multi-scale approaches, finite elements, etc.);
- experimental methods and mechanical characterisation;
- medical devices and transfer to clinical applications.
These courses draw on research use cases in order to link scientific concepts to concrete biomedical challenges.
International mobility
The department is engaged in an active international dynamic, with academic partnerships and research collaborations in Europe, the United States and Asia.
This openness is reflected in:
- hosting international researchers and PhD candidates;
- mobility opportunities (internships, research stays) for students and early-career researchers;
- scientific projects carried out within international consortia.