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Biography
Research Career:2024 - present: Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) in Biomedical Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway 2020 - 2024: Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Biomedical Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway2019 - 2020: Postdoctoral Researcher: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA2018 - 2019: Postdoctoral Researcher: National University of Ireland Galway, IrelandDr Eóin McEvoy is an Associate Professor(Lecturer) in Biomedical Engineering atthe University of Galway.His research focuses primarily on computational celltissue mechanics and disease mechanobiology.Research Interests:Computational cancer mechanobiology; Cellular contractility and adhesion; Mechanics of soft tissue; Biological thermodynamics; Growth and remodelling; Theoretical model development;Medical device design;Cardiovascular tissuemodeling;Computational and experimental biomechanics;Finite element methods; Continuum mechanics.Teaching: Advanced Biomedical Thermodynamics (BME5111); Biomedical Engineering Design II (BME3135); Finite Element Methods in Engineering II (BME5104); Engineering Analysis for Regulatory Approval (BME4103); Fundamentals of Engineering (EI140);
Research Interests
Computational cancer mechanobiology; Cellular contractility and adhesion; Mechanics of soft tissue; Biological thermodynamics; Growth and remodelling;Theoretical model development;Medical device design;Cardiovascular tissuemodeling;Computational and experimental biomechanics;Finite element methods; Continuum mechanics.
Teaching Interests
Biomedical Engineering Design II (BME3135); Finite Element Methods in Engineering II (BME5104); Engineering Analysis for Regulatory Approval (BME4103); Fundamentals of Engineering (EI140);
Education/Academic qualification
BE,PhD
External positions
Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer), University of Galway
1 Jan 2024 → …
Accepting PhD Students
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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4D Bioprinting Shape-Morphing Tissues in Granular Support Hydrogels: Sculpting Structure and Guiding Maturation
Pramanick, A., Hayes, T., Sergis, V., McEvoy, E., Pandit, A. & Daly, A. C., 29 Jan 2025, In: Advanced Functional Materials. 35, 5, 2414559.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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4D Bioprinting Shape-Morphing Tissues in Granular Support Hydrogels: Sculpting Structure and Guiding Maturation
Pramanick, A., Hayes, T., Sergis, V., McEvoy, E., Pandit, A. & Daly, A. C., 29 Jan 2025, In: Advanced Functional Materials. 35, 5, 2414559.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Open Access31 Citations (Scopus) -
Aurantio-obtusin modulates Wilms Tumour 1 within the breast tumour microenvironment reducing immunosuppression and tumour growth
Li, R., O’Connor, D. J., Digby, B., Broin, P., Hu, X., Ge, N., Loftus, P. G., Kumar, V., McEvoy, E., Elliman, S. J., Kerin, M. J. & Barkley, L. R., Dec 2025, In: Cell Communication and Signaling. 23, 1, 309.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Stress-dependent growth of breast cancer models arises from a cellular volume checkpoint
Senthilkumar, I., Vangheel, J., Kumar, V., McNamara, L., Smeets, B., Howley, E. & McEvoy, E., 1 Aug 2025Research output: Other contribution (Published) › Other contribution
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A Cell-Based and AI-Accelerated Computational Framework for the Prediction of Mechanosensitive Tumour Growth
McEvoy, E., 1 Jun 2024, . Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference (SB3C).Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Publication/Proceeding › Conference Publication › peer-review
Activities
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Irish Senthilkumar
McEvoy, E. (Co-Supervisor)
2024Activity: Other › Current Postgraduates (Research) Supervised
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Thomas Hayes
McEvoy, E. (Primary Supervisor)
2024Activity: Other › Current Postgraduates (Research) Supervised
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Brian Harkin
McEvoy, E. (Primary Supervisor)
2024Activity: Other › Current Postgraduates (Research) Supervised
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Prizes
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Forum for Early Career Scientists (FECS) Mini-Grant
McEvoy, E. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Honorary award
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Medtech Innovation Design and Start-up Competition 1st Prize
McEvoy, E. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Honorary award