Sean joined Orthonika in March 2023 as a biomedical engineer, after gaining his PhD and conducting postdoctoral research at University College London in the field of orthopaedic implants. His research initially focused on the tribological performance of these devices, particularly the wear of hip replacements and its clinical impact. In collaboration with leading orthopaedic surgeons and industry partners, the focus of his work progressed to the design and computational modelling of additively manufactured implants, covering both conventional and patient specific devices. Sean also holds a first-class MEng degree in Biomedical Engineering from The University of Sheffield, after completing a master’s project on the design of synthetic testbeds for evaluating vascular catheters.