
Dr Peter Theobald
BEng(Hons), PGCert, PhD, CEng, MIMechE, SFHEA
Senior Lecturer - Teaching and Research
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Peter Theobald is a Biomechanical Engineer. He graduated in Medical Engineering from the University of Bradford (1st Class (Hons); 2003), at the time being one of very few higher education institutions to offer such a programme. He moved to Cardiff School of Engineering to read his PhD in soft tissue biomechanics (2006), before progressing to become a member of academic staff. He now teaches on a range of undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
Dr Theobald`s research focusses on identifying solutions to measure the risk of, and improve prevention against, mortality, morbidity and injury. He specialises in achieving this through the novel and innovative adoption of additive manufacturing technologies to biomechanics. His research is of both a fundamental and applied nature, meaning he works with a range of academic, clinical and industrial collaborators within the UK and overseas. Internally, Dr Theobald holds memberships in both the High Value Manufacturing, and Bioengineering, research groups.
More information can be found at our Research Group website: theobaldlab.weebly.com
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2022
- Elfekky, M. et al. 2022. Causes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction failure: A meta-analysis. Journal of Musculoskeletal Surgery and Research 6, pp. 193-199. (10.25259/JMSR_72_2022)
- Ramos, H., Santiago, R., Soe, S., Theobald, P. and Alves, M. 2022. Response of gyroid lattice structures to impact loads. International Journal of Impact Engineering 164, article number: 104202. (10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2022.104202)
- Adams, R., Townsend, S., Soe, S. and Theobald, P. 2022. Mechanical behaviour of additively manufactured elastomeric pre-buckled honeycombs under quasi-static and impact loading. Materials & Design 213, article number: 110368. (10.1016/j.matdes.2021.110368)
- Adams, R., Townsend, S., Soe, S. and Theobald, P. 2022. Finite element-based optimisation of an elastomeric honeycomb for impact mitigation in helmet liners. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences 214, article number: 106920. (10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2021.106920)
2021
- Hanna, B., Adams, R., Townsend, S., Robinson, M., Soe, S., Stewart, M. and Theobald, P. 2021. Auxetic metamaterial optimisation for head impact mitigation in American football. International Journal of Impact Engineering 157, article number: 103991. (10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2021.103991)
- MacFarlane, M. J. and Theobald, P. 2021. Skin tribology in sport. Biosurface and Biotribology 7(3), pp. 113-118. (10.1049/bsb2.12015)
- Soe, S., Adams, R., Hossain, M. and Theobald, P. 2021. Investigating the dynamic compression response of elastomeric, additively manufactured fluid-filled structures via experimental and finite element analyses. Additive Manufacturing 39, article number: 101885. (10.1016/j.addma.2021.101885)
2020
- Townsend, S., Adams, R., Robinson, M., Hanna, B. and Theobald, P. 2020. 3D printed origami honeycombs with tailored out-of-plane energy absorption behavior. Materials & Design 195, article number: 108930. (10.1016/j.matdes.2020.108930)
- Soe, S., Robinson, M., Giasin, K., Adams, R., Palkowski, T. and Theobald, P. 2020. Using FFF and topology optimisation to increase crushing strength in equestrian helmets. Presented at: 7th International Conference on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing KES-SDM 2020, Virtual, 9-11 Sept 2020 Presented at Scholz, S. G., Howlett, R. J. and Setchi, R. eds.Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2020, Vol. 200. Springer pp. 369-377., (10.1007/978-981-15-8131-1_33)
2019
- Adams, R. et al. 2019. A novel pathway for efficient characterisation of additively manufactured thermoplastic elastomers. Materials and Design 180, article number: 107917. (10.1016/j.matdes.2019.107917)
- Guan, D., Ahmad, F., Theobald, P., Soe, S., Luo, X. and Gao, H. 2019. On the AIC-based model reduction for the general Holzapfel-Ogden myocardial constitutive law. Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology 18, pp. 1213-1232. (10.1007/s10237-019-01140-6)
- Kandasamy, J., Theobald, P., Maconochie, I. and Jones, M. 2019. Can real-time feedback improve the simulated infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation performance of basic life support and lay rescuers?. Archives of Disease in Childhood 104(8), pp. 493-801. (10.1136/archdischild-2018-316576)
- Malik, S., Malik, S., Shenoy, R., Jones, M. and Theobald, P. S. 2019. An in-vitro animal bone model study to predict spiral fracture strength of long bones in the young infant. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma 10(4), pp. 744-749. (10.1016/j.jcot.2018.10.001)
- Robinson, M. et al. 2019. Mechanical characterisation of additively manufactured elastomeric structures for variable strain rate applications. Additive Manufacturing 27, pp. -. (10.1016/j.addma.2019.03.022)
2018
- Ahmad, F. et al. 2018. Biomechanical properties and microstructure of neonatal porcine ventricles. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials 88, pp. 18-28. (10.1016/j.jmbbm.2018.07.038)
- Ahmad, F. et al. 2018. Region-specific microstructure in the neonatal ventricles of a porcine model. Annals of Biomedical Engineering 46(12), pp. 2162-2176. (10.1007/s10439-018-2089-4)
- Thangaraj, R., Jones, M. D. and Theobald, P. 2018. Changes in frictional coefficient with increased tendon surface tear?An experimental animal model. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma 9(S1), pp. S19-S25. (10.1016/j.jcot.2017.08.003)
2017
- Jabi, W., Soe, S., Theobald, P., Aish, R. and Lannon, S. 2017. Enhancing parametric design through non-manifold topology. Design Studies 52, pp. 96-114. (10.1016/j.destud.2017.04.003)
- Jones, M., Darwall, D., Khalid, G., Prabhu, R., Kemp, A., Arthurs, O. J. and Theobald, P. 2017. Development and validation of a physical model to investigate the biomechanics of infant head impact. Forensic Science International 276, pp. 111-119. (10.1016/j.forsciint.2017.03.025)
- Robinson, M., Soe, S., McShane, G., Celeghini, R., Burek, R., Alves, M. and Theobald, P. 2017. Developing elastomeric cellular structures for multiple head impacts. Presented at: 2017 IRCOBI Conference, Antwerp, Belgium, 13–15 September 2017.
2016
- Jones, M. D., Oates, B. and Theobald, P. 2016. Quantifying the biotribological properties of forehead skin to enhance head impact simulations. Biosurface and Biotribology 2(2), pp. 75-80.
- Swaminathan, R., Williams, J. M., Jones, M. D. and Theobald, P. 2016. The prediction of neck extensor force using surface electromyography. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 29(2), pp. 279-285. (10.3233/BMR-150626)
- Soe, S., Jabi, W. and Theobald, P. 2016. Evaluating innovative CAD techniques in the creation of conformal cellular structures. Presented at: 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing (SDM-2016), Heraklion, Greece, 4-6 April 2016 Presented at Setchi, R. et al. eds.Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2016, Vol. 52. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies Springer International pp. 387-397., (10.1007/978-3-319-32098-4_33)
- Marsh, J. and Eyers, D. 2016. Increasing production efficiency through electronic batch record systems: a case study. Presented at: SDM 2016, Chania, Crete Greece, 4 - 6 April 2016 Presented at Setchi, R. et al. eds.Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2016. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies Vol. 52. Cham: pp. 261-269., (10.1007/978-3-319-32098-4_23)
- Morris, A., Setchi, R. and Prickett, P. W. 2016. Product change management and future information architectures. Presented at: Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2016, Chania, Crete, Greece, 5 - 8 April 2016. Presented at Setchi, R. et al. eds.Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2016, Vol. 1. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies Vol. 52. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing pp. 241-250., (10.1007/978-3-319-32098-4_21)
- Davies, A., Packianather, M., White, J. and Soman, S. 2016. Achieving sustainability in SME manufacturing operations via the use of flexible integrated technology and product symbiosis. Presented at: SDM 2016, Crete, Greece, 4-6 April 2016 Presented at Setchi, R. et al. eds.Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2016, Vol. 52. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies Cham: Springer pp. 281-293., (10.1007/978-3-319-32098-4_25)
- Dorrington, P., Lacan, F. A. and Bigot, S. 2016. How are micro enterprises adopting emergent technologies?. Presented at: 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing (SDM-2016), Chania, Greece, 4-6 April 2016 Presented at Setchi, R. et al. eds.Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2016, Vol. 52. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies (SIST) Vol. 52. Cham: Springer pp. 215-226., (10.1007/978-3-319-32098-4_19)
- Hughes, J., Maguire, S., Jones, M., Theobald, P. and Kemp, A. 2016. Biomechanical characteristics of head injuries from falls in children younger than 48 months. Archives of Disease in Childhood 101, pp. 310-315. (10.1136/archdischild-2014-306803)
- Swaminathan, R., Williams, J. M., Jones, M. D. and Theobald, P. 2016. Does the new rugby union scrum sequence positively influence the hooker's in situ spinal kinematics?. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine 2(1), article number: e000064. (10.1136/bmjsem-2015-000064)
- Alqhtani, R. S., Jones, M. D., Theobald, P. and Williams, J. M. 2016. Investigating the contribution of the upper and lower lumbar spine, relative to hip motion, in everyday tasks. Manual Therapy 21, pp. 268-273. (10.1016/j.math.2015.09.014)
- Setchi, R. et al. eds. 2016. Sustainable design and manufacturing 2016. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies. Springer. (10.1007/978-3-319-32098-4)
2015
- Singh, R., Theobald, P., Hamad, A. and Hay, S. 2015. Motocross biking for competition and for recreation: a prospective analysis of 423 injured riders. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine 1(1), article number: e000019. (10.1136/bmjsem-2015-000019)
- Jones, M. D., Martin, P. S., Williams, J. M., Kemp, A. M. and Theobald, P. 2015. Development of a computational biomechanical infant model for the investigation of infant head injury by shaking. Medicine, Science and the Law 55(4), pp. 291-299. (10.1177/0025802414564495)
- Swaminathan, M., Williams, J., Jones, M. D. and Theobald, P. 2015. A kinematic analysis of the spine during rugby scrummaging on natural and synthetic turfs. Journal of Sports Sciences 34(11), pp. 1058-1066. (10.1080/02640414.2015.1088165)
- Soe, S., Martin, P. S., Jones, M., Robinson, M. R. and Theobald, P. 2015. Feasibility of optimising bicycle helmet design safety through the use of additive manufactured TPE cellular structures. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 79(9), pp. 1975-1982. (10.1007/s00170-015-6972-y)
- King, P., Kulon, J., Plassmann, P., Wilcox, S., Theobald, P. and Jones, M. D. 2015. Design, calibration and validation of a novel surface imaging tool for medical endoscopic applications. Presented at: 2015 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC), Pisa, Italy, 11-14 May 20152015 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC 2015). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) pp. 1342-1348., (10.1109/I2MTC.2015.7151468)
- Alqhtani, R. S., Jones, M. D., Theobald, P. and Williams, J. 2015. Correlation of lumbar-hip kinematics between trunk flexion and other functional tasks. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 38(6), pp. 442-447. (10.1016/j.jmpt.2015.05.001)
- Alqhtani, R. S., Jones, M. D., Theobald, P. and Williams, J. M. 2015. Reliability of an accelerometer-based system for quantifying multiregional spinal range of motion. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 38(4), pp. 275-281. (10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.12.007)
- Soe, S., Ryan, M., McShane, G. and Theobald, P. 2015. Energy absorption characteristics of additively manufactured TPE cellular structures. Presented at: Second International Conference on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing, Seville, Spain, 12-14 April 2015.
- Okhiria, D., Giebaly, D. E., Meydan, T., Bigot, S. and Theobald, P. 2015. In vivo monitoring of orthopaedic implant wear using amorphous ribbons. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics 51(1), article number: 4002303. (10.1109/TMAG.2014.2356715)
2014
- Rodger, M. P., Theobald, P. and Giddins, G. 2014. Vein grafts to augment flexor tendon repairs: a biomechanical study on strength and gap resistance. Journal of Hand Surgery: European Volume 40(7), pp. 695-699. (10.1177/1753193414564902)
- Singh, R., Kamal, T., Roulohamin, N., Maoharan, G., Ahmed, B. and Theobald, P. 2014. Ankle fractures: a literature review of current treatment methods. Open Journal of Orthopedics 4(11), pp. 292-303. (10.4236/ojo.2014.411046)
- Howieson, A. J., Jones, M. D. and Theobald, P. 2014. The change in energy absorbed post removal of metalwork in a simulated paediatric long bone fracture. Journal of Children's Orthopaedics 8(5), pp. 443-447. (10.1007/s11832-014-0606-z)
- Williams, J., Theobald, P. and Jones, M. D. 2014. Does the presence of a vertical barrier influence sagittal spinal curvature or range of motion in young females?. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 27(1), pp. 71-75. (10.3233/BMR-130421)
- Soe, S., Robinson, M. R., Martin, P. S., Jones, M. D. and Theobald, P. 2014. Feasibility of using Duraform® flex lattice structures and additive manufacturing for optimising bicycle helmet design safety. Presented at: SDM'14: International Conference on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing, Cardiff, Wales, 28-30 April 2014Sustainable Design and Manufacturing: SDM-14: Pre-Proceedings. pp. 275-287.
2013
- Biggs, P., Evans, S., Jones, M. D. and Theobald, P. 2013. Development of a methodology for the standardisation and improvement of 'Smartphone' photography of patterned bruises and other cutaneous injuries. Science & Justice 53(3), pp. 358-362. (10.1016/j.scijus.2013.05.001)
- Martin, P. S., Theobald, P., Kemp, A. M., Maguire, S. A., Maconochie, I. and Jones, M. D. 2013. Real-time feedback can improve infant manikin cardiopulmonary resuscitation by up to 79%- A randomised controlled trial. Resuscitation 84(8), pp. 1125-1130. (10.1016/j.resuscitation.2013.03.029)
- Martin, P. S., Kemp, A. M., Theobald, P., Maguire, S. A. and Jones, M. D. 2013. Does a more "physiological" infant manikin design effect chest compression quality and create a potential for thoracic over-compression during simulated infant CPR?. Resuscitation 84(5), pp. 666-671. (10.1016/j.resuscitation.2012.10.005)
- Khan, I. M. et al. 2013. In vitro growth factor-induced bio engineering of mature articular cartilage. Biomaterials 34(5), pp. 1478-1487. (10.1016/j.biomaterials.2012.09.076)
- Martin, P. S., Kemp, A. M., Theobald, P., Maguire, S. A. and Jones, M. D. 2013. Do chest compressions during simulated infant CPR comply with international recommendations?. Archives of Disease in Childhood 98, pp. 576-581. (10.1136/archdischild-2012-302583)
- Theobald, P. 2013. Fat pad lubrication properties. In: Wang, Q. J. and Chung, Y. eds. Encyclopedia of Tribology. Springer, pp. 1022-1026., (10.1007/978-0-387-92897-5_1274)
2012
- Theobald, P., Dowson, D., Khan, I. M. and Jones, M. D. 2012. Tribological characteristics of healthy tendon. Journal of Biomechanics. 45(11), pp. 1972-1978. (10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.05.005)
- Theobald, P., Qureshi, A. and Jones, M. D. 2012. Biomechanical investigation into the torsional failure of immature long bone. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma 3(1), pp. 24-27. (10.1016/j.jcot.2012.02.001)
- McGonagle, L. J., Jones, M. D., Dowson, D. and Theobald, P. 2012. The bio-tribological properties of anti-adhesive agents commonly used during tendon repair. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 30(5), pp. 775-780. (10.1002/jor.21569)
- Martin, P. S., Jones, M., Maguire, S. A., Theobald, P. and Kemp, A. M. 2012. Increased incidence of CPR-related rib fractures in infants - is it related to changes in CPR technique? [Letter]. Resuscitation 83(4), pp. e109. (10.1016/j.resuscitation.2011.08.034)
- Theobald, P., Jones, M. D. and Williams, J. M. 2012. Do inertial sensors represent a viable method to reliably measure cervical spine range of motion?. Manual Therapy 17(1), pp. 92-96. (10.1016/j.math.2011.06.007)
- McGonagle, L., Jones, M. D., Dowson, D., King, P. and Theobald, P. 2012. Lubrication properties of commercially available anti-adhesive agents used in tendon repair [Abstract]. Orthopaedic Proceedings: a supplement of Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (British) 94-B(SXVIII), pp. 60-60.
2011
- Jones, M. D. and Theobald, P. 2011. The potential effects of floor impact surfaces on infant head injury outcome during a short fall. Medicine, Science and the Law 51(4), pp. 203-207. (10.1258/msl.2011.011006)
- Jones, M. D., Dickson, J. and Theobald, P. 2011. Does wearing a cycle helmet increase the risk of a child sustaining a rotational head injury?. Presented at: International Society of Biomechanics Congress XXIII, Brussels, Belgium, 3-7 July 2011.
- Theobald, P. and Jones, M. D. 2011. Does the potential adoption of IRB Regulation 22 expose soccer players to an increased risk of head injury?. Presented at: International Society of Biomechanics Congress XXIII, Brussels, Belgium, 3-7 July 2011.
- Martin, P. S., Theobald, P., Kemp, A. M. and Jones, M. D. 2011. Do chest compressions, during paediatric CPR, cause thoracic trauma?. Presented at: International Society of Biomechanics Congress XXIII, Brussels, Belgium, 3-7 July 2011.
- Martin, P., Theobald, P., Kemp, A., O'Brien, S., Maguire, S. A. and Jones, M. D. 2011. Chest compression quality during infant CPR. Presented at: International Society of Biomechanics Congress XXIII, Brussels, Belgium, 3-7 July 2011.
- Jones, M. D., Cory, C. and Theobald, P. 2011. Validation of the MADYMO facet human body model to simulate blunt ballistic impacts to the thorax. Presented at: International Society of Biomechanics Congress XXIII, Brussels, Belgium, 3-7 July 2011.
- Qureshi, A., Theobald, P., Paul, K. and Jones, M. D. 2011. The influence of strain rate on the angle of spiral fracture in paediatric long bone. Presented at: 12th European Congress of Trauma & Emergency Surgery, Milan, Italy, 27-30 April 2011.
- Thomas, J. M. C., Beevers, D., Dowson, D., Jones, M. D., King, P. and Theobald, P. 2011. The bio-tribological characteristics of synthetic tissue grafts. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine 225(2), pp. 141-148. (10.1243/09544119JEIM796)
- Jones, M., Cory, C. Z. and Theobald, P. 2011. Validation of the MADYMO facet human body model to simulate blunt ballistic impacts to the thorax. Presented at: International Society of Biomechanics Congress XXIII, Brussels, Belgium, 3-7 July 2011Proceedings of the International Society of Biomechanics Congress XXIII, Brussels, Belgium, 2011. International Society of Biomechanics
- Martin, P. S., Theobald, P., Kemp, A. M. and Jones, M. D. 2011. Computational simulation of head accelerations generated by the 'Shaken Baby Syndrome'. Presented at: ESB2010: 17th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics, Edinburgh, UK, 5-8 July 2010.
- Theobald, P., Qureshi, A. and Jones, M. D. 2011. Can the rotational speed to cause spiral fracture be estimated from the fracture pattern?. Presented at: Bone Research Society and British Orthopaedic Research Society Meeting, Cambridge, UK, 27-29 June 2011.
- Theobald, P., Jones, M. D. and Williams, J. 2011. The use of attitude sensors to measure cervical spine ROM. Presented at: International Society of Biomechanics Congress XXIII, Brussels, Belguim, 3-7 July 2011.
- Martin, P. S., Theobald, P., Kemp, A. M., O'Brien, S., Maguire, S. A. and Jones, M. D. 2011. Chest compression performance during infant CPR [Abstract]. Archives of Diseases in Childhood 96(S1), article number: A86. (10.1136/adc.2011.212563.200)
- Qureshi, A., Theobald, P., Paul, K. and Jones, M. D. 2011. The influence of strain rate on the angle of spiral fracture in paediatric long bone. Presented at: 12th European Congress of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Milan, Italy, 21-30 April 2011.
2010
- Stokes, O. D., Theobald, P., Pugh, N. D. and Nokes, L. D. M. 2010. Panoramic ultrasound to measure in vivo teno Achilles strain. Foot and Ankle International 31(10), pp. 905-909. (10.3113/FAI.2010.0905)
- Martin, P. S., Theobald, P., Holt, C. A., Kemp, A. M. and Jones, M. D. 2010. Development of a 9 month old model for the computational simulation of traumatic injuries to infants. Presented at: 17th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB2010), Edinburgh, UK, 5-8 July 2010.
- Theobald, P., Swaminathan, R., Qureshi, A. and Jones, M. D. 2010. The biomechanical consequence of removing the periosteum from paediatric bone exposed to spiral fracture. Presented at: 17th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB2010), Edinburgh, UK, 5-8 July 2010.
- Theobald, P., Whitelegg, L., Nokes, L. D. M. and Jones, M. D. 2010. Using head injury criterion (HIC) to assess the risk of concussion following head impact. Presented at: 17th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB2010), Edinburgh, UK, 5-8 July 2010.
- Thomas, J. M., Beevers, D. J., Dowson, D., Jones, M. D., King, P. and Theobald, P. 2010. The lubrication of synthetic tissue grafts and healthy tendon. Presented at: 17th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB2010), Edinburgh, UK, 5-8 July 2010.
- Theobald, P., Whitelegg, L., Nokes, L. D. M. and Jones, M. D. 2010. The predicted risk of head injury from fall related impacts on to third-generation artificial turf and grass soccer surfaces: A comparative biomechanical analysis. Sports Biomechanics 9(1), pp. 29-37. (10.1080/14763141003690245)
- Landham, P. R., Nokes, L. D. M., Byrne, C. B. B., Dowson, D., Dent, C. and Theobald, P. 2010. Friction as a potential cause of paratenonitis [Abstract]. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 92-B(I 59)
- Qureshi, A., Theobald, P., Paul, K. and Jones, M. D. 2010. The influence of strain rate on the angle of spiral fracture in paediatirc long bone [Abstract]. European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery 36(S1), pp. 141.
- Qureshi, A., Theobald, P., Paul, K. and Jones, M. D. 2010. Biomechanical investigation into the torsional failure of paediatric long bone. Presented at: 17th Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB2010), Edinburgh, UK, 5-8 July 2010.
2009
- Ghazzawi, A. A., Theobald, P., Pugh, N. D., Byrne, C. B. B. and Nokes, L. D. M. 2009. Quantifying the motion of Kager's fat pad. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 27(11), pp. 1457-1460. (10.1002/jor.20900)
- Theobald, P., Jones, M. D., Holt, C. A., Evans, S. L. and O'Doherty, D. M. 2009. Medical engineering at Cardiff University. Part 1: undergraduate programmes of study. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine 223(4), pp. 425-430. (10.1243/09544119JEIM533)
- Theobald, P., O'Doherty, D. M., Holt, C. A., Evans, S. L. and Jones, M. D. 2009. Medical engineering at Cardiff University. Part 2: postgraduate programmes of study. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine 223(4), pp. 431-435. (10.1243/09544119JEIM534)
2008
- Landham, P. R., Nokes, L. D. M., Byrne, C. B. B., Dowson, D., Dent, C. M. and Theobald, P. 2008. A bio-tribological analysis of paratenonitis. Presented at: STLE/ASME 2008 International Joint Tribology Conference (IJTC2008), Miami, FL, USA, 20-22 October 2008Proceedings of the STLE/ASME 2008 International Joint Tribology Conference (IJTC2008), October 20–22, 2008 , Miami, Florida, USA. ASME Conference Proceedings New York, NY: ASME pp. 131-133., (10.1115/IJTC2008-71158)
2007
- Theobald, P. et al. 2007. Lubrication regime of the contact between fat and bone in bovine tissue. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of engineering in medicine 221(4), pp. 351-356. (10.1243/09544119JEIM176)
- Pullin, R., Theobald, P., Holford, K. M. and Evans, S. L. 2007. Numerical determination of acoustic emission sensor response in plates using dispersion curves. Presented at: 7th International Conference on Damage Assessment of Structures (DAMAS 2007), Turin, Italy.
- Theobald, P. et al. 2007. The Potential Frictional Significance of Kagers Fat Pad. Presented at: 53rd Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, San Diego, USA.
2006
- Theobald, P., Bydder, G., Dent, C. M., Nokes, L. D. M., Pugh, N. D. and Benjamin, M. 2006. The functional anatomy of Kager's fat pad in relation to retrocalcaneal problems and other hindfoot disorders. Journal of anatomy 208(1), pp. 91-97. (10.1111/j.1469-7580.2006.00510.x)
- Theobald, P. 2006. Biomechanical analysis of the Achilles tendon enthesis organ. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
2005
- Theobald, P., Benjamin, M., Nokes, L. D. M. and Pugh, N. 2005. Review of the vascularisation of the human Achilles tendon. Injury 36(11), pp. 1267-1272. (10.1016/j.injury.2005.02.012)
Addysgu
Dr Theobald has been Head of the Mechanical, Medical and Manufacturing (MMM) discipline since 2013. This role means he is ultimately responsible for all the MMM undergraduate and postgraduate (taught) degree programmes delivered within the School, and for ensuring a high-quality student experience. The discipline was recently ranked 7th in the UK, by the highly respected Guardian newspaper league tables.
Additionally, he teaches on the following modules:
EN2454 - Anatomy and Physiology II
EN4107 - Biomechanics and Bioengineering
EN4119 - Ergonomics
ENT543 - Research Methods
Research theme: Mechanics, Materials and Advanced Manufacturing
Contracts
Title | People | Sponsor | Value | Duration |
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Upgrading the small equipment base for early career researchers in the Engineering and Physical Sciences | Holford K, Whatling G, Lees J, Anderson P I, Brousseau E, Cipcigan L M, Pullin R, Bigot S, Theobald P, Simpson R N, Kawashita L F, Clarke A | EPSRC | 498326 | 01/11/2012 - 31/03/2013 |
Using 'digital' materials to establish a novel investigation platform for cardiac arrest | Theobald P | Ser Cymru NRN Sweasea | 57000 | 01/07/2014 - 30/06/2017 |
Validating the use of piezoelectric materials for novel application in bio-mechanical engineering | Theobald P | Royal Society | 15000 | 01/04/2013 - 31/03/2014 |
Optimising Impact protection through additive manufacturing | Theobald P | EPSRC via Nottingham University | 2951 | 15/08/2014 - 14/03/2015 |
Putting the 'Spark' Back into Electrical Engineering (Ingenius Public Engagement Grant) | Theobald P | Royal Academy of Engineering | 30000 | 01/04/2014 - 31/07/2015 |
Increasing the acceptance of safety headwear within the climbing | Theobald P | Welsh European Funding Office | 39903 | 01/03/2013 - 28/02/2014 |
Can providing 3D printing be used to enhance cardiopulmonary resucitation techniques? | Theobald P, Clarke A | Welsh Crucible | 9973 | 01/12/2013 - 31/08/2014 |
Biomechanical analysis of dual bridge plating | Theobald P, Jones M | Biomet Manufacturing LLC | 24593 | 01/06/2014 - 15/02/2015 |
The use of novel materials to enhance motorcyclist safety in developing countries | Theobald P, M. Alves (Fellow) | Royal Society - Newton Fund | 11800 | 01/11/2015 - 31/07/2017 |
New and novel materials to reduce head injury | Theobald P, Soe S | EPSRC IAA | 19936 | 15/06/2015 - 30/09/2015 |
Developing novel materials to enhance motorcycle safety | Theobald P, Soe S | KESS II | 80000 | 01/01/2016 - 31/12/2019 |
To radically improve the performance of protective helmets | Theobald P | KTP | 229425 | 23/01/2017 - 22/01/2020 |
To radically improve the performance of protective helmets | Theobald P | e-KTP via Welsh Government | 24,000 | 23/01/2017 - 22/01/2020 |
Supervised Students
Title | Student | Status | Degree |
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Using 'Digital' Materials to Establish a Novel Investigative Platform for Cardiac Arrest | AHMAD Faizan | Current | PhD |
CAN PAEDIATRIC CPR PERFORMANCE BE IMPROVED THROUGH THE PROVISION OF 'REAL TIME' FEEDBACK? | KANDASAMY Jeyapal | Thesis submitted | PhD |
Biomechanics Of Skull Fracture And Intracranial Injury In Young Children As Consequence Of A Low Height Fall | HUGHES Jonathon | Graduate | PhD |
FINITE ELEMENT MODELING OF THE FEMUR BONE WITH GEOMETRY AND MATERIAL PROPERTIES RETREIVED FROM CT-SCAN DATA | GHAIDAA ABDULRAHMAN Khalid | Current | PhD |
Developing novel materials to enhance motorcyclist safety. | ROBINSON Michael | Current | PhD |
Developing a Methodology to Perform Measurements of the Multi-spinal regions and Lumbar-Hip Complex Kinematics during Dominant Daily Tasks | ALQHTANI Raee | Graduate | PhD |
An Investigation to Establish How The Evolution of Rugby Influences The Risk of Spinal Injury During Scrummaging | SWAMINATHAN Ramesh | Graduate | PhD |
Developing a computational model to enabe simulation of blood perfusion/circulation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation | SHAABETH Samar Ali Jaber | Current | PhD |
Developing Multi-Material Structures for Enhanced Energy Absorption, for application to Head Protection | HANNA Ben | Current | PhD |
Engineering an improvement in chest compression quality during simulated infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation | MARTIN Philip | Graduate | PhD |
Research Staff
Dr Miguel Gonzales, a KTP Post-Doctoral Research Associate based at Charles Owen (Wrexham, UK)
Supervision
Dr Theobald's research group focuses on areas including:
- Head protection
- Injury prevention
- Light-weighting
- Energy absorption
- Additive manufacturing for medical application
- Orthopaedics
Please contact him using the above details should your interests lie within these areas