Dr Xinli Du
Reader - Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Intergration and testing of a cochlear implant insertion robot
Funder: The Royal National Institute for Deaf People
Duration: April 2024 - March 2027

The aim of this research is to integrate novel sensing and robotics technologies to place the electrode array at an optimal position and reduce the disturbance and the damage within the cochlear during the insertion process.

Technical research and equipment development of peritoneal fluid ventilation for sepsis induced lung injury
Funder: The Royal Society
Duration: March 2024 - March 2026

Smart Portable and Fast Acute Myocardial Infarction Detection Device for Ambulance Crew Use
Funder: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Duration: April 2023 - December 2024

In a ground-breaking stride towards revolutionizing cardiac emergency care, Professor Wamadeva Balachandran and his illustrious team at Brunel University London, in collaboration with Harefield Hospital, are spearheading the development of an innovative, life-saving device. This compact, pioneering technology stands poised to transform the way heart attacks are detected – swiftly and accurately, even before a patient reaches the hospital. This remarkable innovation is more than a leap in medical technology; it's a testament to the relentless pursuit of excellence and compassion in healthcare. As this device moves closer to becoming a staple in ambulances, it holds the promise of safeguarding hearts and saving lives, heralding a new era of responsive and advanced emergency cardiac care.

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PARTNERSHIP between Brunel University London and Soundsorba Limited
Funder: Innovate UK
Duration: June 2021 - May 2023

Development of a hybrid mock circulatory system
Funder: magAssist inc.
Duration: February 2020 - February 2023

A smart catheter for endovascular applications (PhD studentship)
Funder: magAssist inc.
Duration: January 2020 - January 2023

Development of a hybrid experimental and computational mock circulatory system (ExandCo)
Funder: Royal Society
Duration: March 2018 - March 2020

Innovative techniques for precise atraumatic placement of cochlear implant
Funder: Action on Hearing Loss
Duration: October 2017 - September 2020

Innovative techniques for precise atraumatic placement of cochlear implant
Funder: Action on Hearing Loss
Duration: October 2017 - September 2020