Dr Elisa Roldan-Ciudad
Lecturer
Biomechanics, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
My profile
Biography
Academic and professional qualifications
MEng, MSc, PhD, FHEA
2019 PhD. Biomedical Engineering. Manchester Metropolitan University
2019 PGCLTHE. Manchester Metropolitan University
2011 MEng. Biomedical Engineering. University of Zaragoza
2009 MSc. Health and Safety. University of Barcelona
2007 MEng. Industrial Engineering. University of Zaragoza
Languages
English
Spanish
German
Community, charity and NGO links
Volunteer for Science Uncovered Manchester event at Manchester Museum 2016.
Volunteer for TCES (Tissue & Cell Engineering Society) conference, held at MMU in July 2017.
Judge at the MMU Science & Engineering Research Symposium 2019.
Membership of professional associations
Fellow of Higher Education Academy
Member of the UK Metamaterials Network
Other academic service (administration and management)
Associate Education Innovation Scholar
Departmental Athena Swan Lead
Institutional Member of the Athena Swan Departmental Network
Member of the Faculty of Sci&Eng EDI&W Working Group
Member of the Women in HE Network (WHEN)
Expert reviewer
Member of EPSRC Peer Review Collage
Journals: Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology, Journal of mechanical behaviour of biomedical materials, Advanced Engineering Materials, Materialia, Journal of Nanotechnology and Journal of Textiles Industry.
Teaching
I have been part of the teaching team of the following units:
- Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics (Level 6)
- Structural Analysis (Level 6)
- Individual Engineering Projects (Level 6)
- Mechanical Engineering Design (Level 6)
- Stress, Structures and Engineering Dynamics (Level 6)
- Group Design Project (Level 5)
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics (Level 5)
- Engineering Design and Practice (Level 4)
- Engineering Mechanics (Level 4)
- Foundation Physics (Level 3)
- Foundation Mathematics for Engineering (Level 3)
This year I will teach you:
- Engineering Design (Level 6)
- Individual Project (Level 6)
- Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers (Level 5)
- Group Design Project (Level 5)
- Mechanical Design and Materials (Level 5)
- Applied Mechanical Engineering Principles (Level 4)
- Design Project (Level 4)
Research outputs
Biomechanics
Biomaterials
Material characterization
Tissue Engineering
Electrospinning
Medical devices / Biosensors
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Journal articles
Roldan Ciudad, E., Reeves, N.D., Cooper, G., Andrews, K. (2024) 'Machine learning to predict morphology, topography and mechanical properties of sustainable gelatin-based electrospun scaffolds.' Scientific Reports, 14
Roldán, E., Reeves, N.D., Cooper, G., Andrews, K. (2024) 'Machine learning to mechanically assess 2D and 3D biomimetic electrospun scaffolds for tissue engineering applications: between the predictability and the interpretability.' Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 157
Roldan Ciudad, E., Reeves, N.D., Cooper, G., Andrews, K. (2024) '2D and 3D PVA electrospun scaffold evaluation for ligament implant replacement: a mechanical testing, modelling and experimental biomechanics approach.' Materialia, 33
Roldan Ciudad, E., Reeves, N., Cooper, G., Andrews, K. (2023) 'Can we achieve biomimetic electrospun scaffolds with gelatin alone?.' Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 11pp. 1160760-1160760.
Roldan Ciudad, E., Reeves, N., Cooper, G., Andrews, K. (2023) 'Towards the ideal vascular implant: Use of machine learning and statistical approaches to optimise manufacturing parameters.' Frontiers in Physics, 11pp. 1112218-1112218.
Roldan Ciudad, E., Reeves, N.D., Cooper, G., Andrews, K. (2017) 'In vivo mechanical behaviour of the anterior cruciate ligament: A study of six daily and high impact activities.' Gait & Posture, 58pp. 201-207.
Roldan Ciudad, E., Reeves, N.D., Cooper, G., Andrews, K. (2016) 'Design Consideration for ACL Implants based on Mechanical Loading.' Procedia CIRP, 49pp. 133-138.
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Non-peer reviewed articles / reviews
Roldan Ciudad, E. (2023) Analysis and assessment of Athena Swan Culture Survey in an Engineering Department: A psychometric approach to assess gender equality, work-life balance, career development, wellbeing, bullying and belonging in academic organizations.
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Conference papers
Roldan Ciudad, E., Reeves, N.D., Cooper, G., Andrews, K. (2024) 'LEVERAGE MACHINE LEARNING TO OPTIMISE THE MANUFACTURING OF NANO FIBROUS NON-WOVEN FABRICS.' In Digital Fashion Innovation Conference (DFIC). Manchester, UK, 2/7/2024 - 4/7/2024.
Roldan Ciudad, E., Reeves, N., Cooper, G., Andrews, K. (2020) 'Can we reproduce the in-vivo ACL mechanical behaviour with 3D electrospun ligaments?.' In 26th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics. Milan, Italy, 12/7/2020 - 15/7/2020.
Roldan Ciudad, E., Reeves, N., Cooper, G., Andrews, K. (2020) 'Producing biomimetic electrospun tissue engineered ligaments through the use of physiological mechanical testing.' In Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society. Manchester, UK, 26/5/2020 - 29/5/2020.
Roldan Ciudad, E., Cooper, G., Reeves, N., Andrews, K. (2018) 'Mechanical and morphological evaluation of 2D and 3D electrospun structures for the manufacture of tissue engineered ligaments.' In 29th European Conference on Biomaterials, Maastricht, Netherlands, 9th - 13th September 2018.
Roldan Ciudad, E., Reeves, N., Cooper, G., Andrews, K. (2018) 'Suitability of optimized PVA electrospun scaffolds for ACL replacement.' In Tissue and Cell Engineering Society conference, Keele, UK, 2nd - 4th July 2018..
Roldan Ciudad, E., Reeves, N.D., Cooper, G., Andrews, K. (2018) 'Assessment of 2D and 3D electrospun structures for use as tissue engineered ligaments: A mechanical and morphological perspective.' In Tissue and Cell Engineering Society conference, Keele, UK, 2nd - 4th July 2018.. eCM Meet. Abstr., collection 4, p. 53, 2018.
Roldan Ciudad, E., Reeves, N., Cooper, G., Andrews, K. (2017) 'Suitability of Gelatin Electrospun Scaffolds for Use in the Development of Ligament Implants: A Morphological, Topographical and Mechanical Perspective.'
Roldan Ciudad, E., Reeves, N., Cooper, G., Andrews, K. (2017) 'Mechanical Specifications for the Design of ACL Implants Through the Investigation of the In-Vivo Mechanical Behaviour In Daily and High Impact Activities.'
Roldan Ciudad, E., Cooper, G., Reeves, N., Andrews, K. (2016) 'Effects of solvent concentration on the morphology, topography and mechanical behaviour of gelatin electrospun nanofibers for use in tissue engineering implants.' In MMU Science & Engineering Research Symposium, Manchester, UK, September 2016..
Roldan Ciudad, E., Reeves, N., Cooper, G., Andrews, K. (2016) 'Influence of solvent concentration on morphology, topography and mechanical properties of gelatin electrospun nanofibers: Analysis of induced cell behaviour.' In Tissue and Cell Engineering Society conference, London, UK, July 2016..
Roldan Ciudad, E., Cooper, G., Reeves, N., Andrews, K. (2015) 'Study of in vivo mechanical behaviour of ACL to design improved tissue engineered implants.' In Elisa Roldan Ciudad. The 8th MMU Postgraduate Research Conference 'Innovation', Manchester, UK, Thursday 5th November 2015,
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Theses and dissertations
Ciudad, E.R. (2019) Design and development of new ligament implants.
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Posters
Roldan Ciudad, E., Reeves, N.D., Cooper, G., Andrews, K. (2023) 'Physiological mechanical testing and in-vivo mechanical behaviour to inform the production of biomimetic tissue engineered ligaments.' [Poster] In Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS), Manchester, UK, 28th -31st March 2023. Date viewed 29/3/2023.
Roldan Ciudad, E., Reeves, N.D., Cooper, G., Andrews, K. (2023) 'Optimization of manufacturing parameters through machine learning techniques to create biomimetic vascular implants.' [Poster] In Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS), Manchester, UK, 28th -31st March 2023. Date viewed 29/3/2023.
Roldan Ciudad, E., Cooper, G., Reeves, N., Andrews, K. (2016) 'Study of the morphology, topography and mechanical properties of gelatin electrospun nanofibers based on solvent concentration.' [Poster] In ManBioMat. Biomaterials and tissue engineering conference, Manchester, UK, 15th of June 2016.. Date viewed 15/6/2016.
Career history
2021-Currently
Lecture in Biomedical Engineering
Department of Engineering. Manchester Metropolitan University
2018-2021
Programme Support Tutor
Department of Engineering. Manchester Metropolitan University
2014-2018
Graduate Teaching Assistant in the School of Engineering
Manchester Metropolitan University
2012-2013
Research Assistant in the Molecular Pediatrics Department
Klinikum der Universität München. Ludwig Maximiliam University of Munich(Munich, Germany)
2011-2012
Process Development, Quality Control and Characterization Engineer
AlphaSIP S.L. (Zaragoza, Spain)
2007-2010
Head of Technical Assistance Unit / Head of Technical Office at Civil Works
EPTISA (Zaragoza and Soria, Spain)
2006-2007
Internship in Combined Cycle Power Plants
SAICA (El Burgo de Ebro, Spain)