Welcome to CEDAR, a Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber-Physical Systems for Medicines Manufacturing
About CEDAR
CEDAR, EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber-Physical Systems for Medicines Manufacturing is an ambitious 8.5 year programme, developed in collaboration with industry partners.
CEDAR will train 90 future leaders with the multidisciplinary skills essential for advancing next-generation, sustainable medicines manufacturing.
By developing novel Cyber-physical systems that harness the power of digital technologies including artificial intelligence, robotics and augmented reality, CEDAR will deliver the talent pipeline of future leaders who can help to bring new medicines to patients, faster, more sustainably and cost effectively.
CEDAR aims
CEDAR aims to develop the way that cyber-physical systems can help make medicines manufacturing more sustainable, resilient and human-centric.
This ground-breaking programme is set to revolutionise the pharmaceutical and technology sectors by addressing critical skills needs within the industry.
Why study at CMAC?
CMAC's CEDAR programme will equip our graduates with a range of transferrable skills to support them in their future careers.
CMAC provides students with the opportunity for industrial placements and provides access to our world-class facilities and diverse skills development programmes.
Students will work with an excellent team of academic supervisors and will benefit from mentoring by leading industrialists throughout their studies. This ensures that all researchers receive expert input on the industrial relevance and context of their work, as well as feedback and advice on projects.
A PhD at CMAC also provides students with valuable experience in presenting and networking during our own Open Days and Summer School events, while also encouraging participation in external events.
Research Challenge Teams 2024
Our 2024 CEDAR cohort will work in Research Challenge Teams (RCT). Each team will collaborate on a research project focused on a shared theme, designed to foster innovation and creativity. These cross-disciplinary groups will include students, academics, and industry partners, ensuring a rich exchange of ideas and expertise.
Tailored training programs will be developed for each challenge, and students will receive comprehensive support throughout their projects.
If you are an industrialist and have an interest in these projects, and want to find out more about how you could be invovled, reach out to our Skills team for further information.
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This team comprises four students working together to deliver the overall aims, with an individual focus on the following subject matter.
Student Name: Sophia Kontou, University of Strathclyde
Background: Applied Chemistry & Chemical Engineering (MSci)
Supervisor: Clare Hoskins
Project: Rational Design of Polymeric Nanoparticles for the Delivery of Biologics for Cancer Therapy.
Student Name: Roma Fraser, University of Strathclyde
Background: Immunology & Pharmacology (BSc)
Supervisor: Yvonne Perrie
Project: Modelling Lipid Nanoparticles – Lipid Choice and Lipid Nanoparticle Structure.
Student Name: Danielle O’Meara, University of Strathclyde
Background: Forensic & Analytical Chemistry (MSci)
Supervisor: Clare Hoskins
Project: Co-Delivery of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients.
Student Name: Alice Warén, University of Strathclyde
Background: Pharmacology (MSci)
Supervisor: Jan Sefcik
Project: Developing Digital Twins for Microfluidic Nanoparticle Manufacture.
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This team comprises six students working together to deliver the overall aims, with an individual focus on the following subject matter.
Student Name: Rohan Shetty, University of Leeds
Background: Chemical Engineering (BEng, MSc)
Supervisor: Sven Schroeder
Project: Integrated Self-Optimisation of API Synthesis and Crystallisation Using Machine Learning: Next-Generation Pharmaceutical Process Development.
Student Name: Muhammad Asfand Awan, University of Strathclyde
Background: Chemical Engineering (BSc), Sustainable Engineering: Chemical Processing (MSc)
Supervisor: Alastair Florence
Project: Crystallisation Screening DataFactory.
Student Name: Harrison Fraser, Imperial College London
Background: Chemical Engineering (MEng)
Supervisor: Claire Adjiman
Project: End-to-End Process Optimisation for Impurity Rejection.
Student Name: Andrew Shearer, University of Strathclyde
Background: Biology & Chemistry (BSc), Machine Learning & Deep Learning (MSc)
Supervisor: Blair Johnston
Project: Data Platform and Ontologies Drug Substance CPS.
Student Name: Ben Timlin, University of Strathclyde
Background: Chemical and Process Engineering (MEng)
Supervisor: Javier Cardona
Project: CPS for Characterisation and Control of Particle Attributes in Crystallisation Processes.
Student Name: Kate Henderson, University of Strathclyde
Background: Chemical Engineering (MEng)
Supervisor: Cameron Brown
Project: Crystallisation Scale-Up and Optimisation.
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This team comprises six students working together to deliver the overall aims, with an individual focus on the following subject matter.
Student Name: Abdelazeez Mohamednour, University of Strathclyde
Background: Pharmacy (BSc, MSc), Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (MSc)
Supervisor: John Robertson
Project: Multi-Route DataFactory for Amorphous Solid Dispersions.
Student Name: Muhammad Murtaza, University of Strathclyde
Background: Electrical Engineering (BS)
Supervisor: Daniel Markl
Project: Multi-Route DataFactory for Direct Compressed Products.
Student Name: Amir Arjmandi-Tashfor, University of Sheffield
Background: Chemistry (BSc, MSc)
Supervisor: Rachel Smith
Project: Hybrid Mechanistic and Machine Learning Approaches to Product Performance Prediction.
Student Name: Rebecca Hardman Carter, University of Strathclyde
Background: Molecular & Cellular Biology (MSci), Bioinformatics (MSc)
Supervisor: Daniel Markl
Project: Dissolution Release Mechanisms for Amorphous Solid Dispersions.
Student Name: Scott Reid, University of Strathclyde
Background: Pharmacology (BSc)
Supervisor: Hannah Batchelor
Project: TIM-1 Model: Predicting Absorbable Dose & Crystallisation Strategy.
Student Name: Santhiya Thiagarajan, University of Strathclyde
Background: Plant Biology & Biotechnology (BSc), Biotechnology (MSc, MPhil), Advanced Drug Delivery (MSc)
Supervisor: Cameron Brown
Project: Deciphering Dissolution Dynamics: Building a Digital Model of TIM-1 Apparatus.
Industry placements
At CMAC, our PhD researchers have an opportunity to embark on an exciting industrial placement with our world-renowned Tier 1 partners, including AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Sanofi, Chiesi, UCB, Takeda, Lilly, and Roche.
These placements are not just opportunities; they are transformative experiences that immerse our students in the heart of the industry. They gain essential insights and hands-on experience that will not only shape their research projects but also equip them with the practical skills needed to thrive in their future career.
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