Mingle with MUBES

Welcome back to a brand new season of Mingle with MUBES!!! (we hope you missed us!)  Today we are joined by Jackie Hao. Jackie is a final year masters student studying Biomedical Engineering at the University of Melbourne, and was the 2024 MUBES president and currently is the Education Officer for 2025. In this episode we have a chat about his journey toward choosing biomedical engineering, his pl...

Welcome back to another episode of Mingle with MUBES! This week, we’re thrilled to be joined by Dr. Katie Davey, Senior Lecturer in the Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Melbourne. Katie is at the forefront of neuroimaging research, working on cutting-edge techniques to enhance image acquisition, reconstruction, and analysis. In this episode, Dr. Davey shares her fascinating j...

Welcome back to Mingle with MUBES! Today we are joined by Keshav and Auwen, two recently graduated Biomedical Engineers and Melbourne University Alumni. In this episode we have a chat about their journey through the Masters, particularly their experience with BioDesign Innovation and Capstone projects, as well as discussing their approach to getting the most out of university life as a student. Th...

Welcome back to Mingle with MUBES! Today we are joined by Dr. Sam John, who is a Senior Lecturer in Neural Engineering at The University of Melbourne. Sam has a strong passion for the translation of medical technology from the lab to real world application.  We've been keen to have this chat for while, and it turned out to be a good one. So kick back, light a candle, get some popcorn, and enj...

Welcome back to Mingle with MUBES. Today we are joined by Dr Matt Faria. Matt leads the Quantitative Biology Group in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Melbourne and is a Senior Lecturer there. Matt is a University of Melbourne alumni having earned his PhD there, was a software engineer before transitioning into research, and is originally from the US. He has a strong d...

Welcome back to Mingle with Mubes! Today we are joined by Vijay Rajagopal, an Associate Professor in the Biomedical Engineering department at the University of Melbourne. Vijay is particularly interested in developing models on how living cells work. In this episode we have a chat to him about his research, his passion for lecturing and standup comedy, and fittingly have a couple of laughs along t...

This week we are joined by Andrea O’Connor, a Professor at the University of Melbourne and amongst other things, the co-Director of the Victorian Medtech Skills and Device Hub. Andrea leads the Tissue Engineering Group at Unimelb, and her research focuses on design, synthesis and fabrication of biomaterials, porous materials, and antimicrobial nanomaterials. Make sure to check out the Vic Medtech...

Welcome back to another episode of The Minds behind MUBES! Today we are joined on the podcast by the one and only Hilary McKie! Hilary is the Vice President of MUBES and currently in the thick of it completing her Masters in Biomedical Engineering. In this episode we have a casual chitchat touching on topics such as what inspired her to study biomedical engineering,  her passions outside of uni, a...

Welcome back to another episode of Mingle with MUBES! This week we are joined by Chris, Gurman and Jeffry, members of the Melbourne University Racing (MUR) Motorsports team. Chris is the Lead Low Voltage Engineer and OHS officer, Gurman is the Design and Marketing Lead, while Jeff is the Team Principle of MUR.  In this episode we have a great chat with the trio, learning more about MUR and its div...

This week we are joined by Kadir Ergene, currently a biomedical engineer pursuing a PhD specialising in Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI), with a focus on stroke rehabilitation. In this episode we dive into his journey into becoming a biomedical engineer and a PhD student, the challenges and projects he took up on the way, as well as divulge some valuable advice to any individuals who want to follow...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Minds Behind MUBES! Join hosts Johnno and G, and prepare for an insider's peek into the minds of each committee member as they share their personal journeys, passion for biomedical engineering, and the nitty-gritty details of running this dynamic society. Discover the secrets behind the scenes as we unveil the intricate dance of coordination, planning,...

What better way to start off this new adventure than with not one, but two very special guests. Let us introduce you to our very own MUBES alumni - Sam and Jess, the president and vice president of MUBES 2023. Sam and Jess have just recently graduated from Masters of Biomedical Engineering and are both working at KPMG, and they’re here to share their stories for how they got to where they are toda...

This week I’m joined by Gaurav Pahuja and Johnathan (Johnno) Need, the new Undergraduate Representative and Marketing Officer of the 2024 MUBES Committee, respectively. These guys have volunteered to continue the podcast next year and I am so grateful to them for doing so. In this episode, the tables have turned, as the boys interview me. We also wrap up on the year that was and discuss what is in...

Leigh is Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, and the Director of the Melbourne Brain Centre Imaging Unit in the Department of Radiology.  Leigh studied Electrical Engineering and Computer Science as an undergraduate and did a PhD in statistical signal processing. After a few years wandering around in the research wilderness, Leigh fell into the world of neuroscience and brain imaging...

Julian is a Consulting Engineer at Dohrmann Consulting, and recently graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Master in Biomedical Engineering. We chat about the field of ergonomics consulting, transitioning from university to full-time work, his award-winning Biodesign Innovation project (along with some handy tips for the Endeavour Exhibition), and some of his hobbies, including a compr...

Shing is co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Navi Medical Technologies. Navi is a MedTech start-up company developing a new medical device for neonatal and pediatric patients. Shing completed his Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Melbourne. In fact, the concept of Navi came through the University of Melbourne’s BioDesign Innovation Capstone subjec...

Ewan is the Director of Epilepsy Research at Seer Medical, and an honorary senior fellow at the University of Melbourne. He has a background in Biomedical Engineering, having completed his Masters and a PhD at UniMelb. With this year being the 10th anniversary of MUBES, it was fitting we had a chat with the inaugural president and one of the co-founders of the club. He is passionate about neurolog...

Lionel is a Lecturer (Teaching Fellow) within the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Melbourne. He has a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the University of Western Australia, and both a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering Practice and a Ph. D. in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His work-related interests revolve around engineer...

Rochelle is a product support engineer at Seer Medical having recently completed a Master of Biomedical Engineering last year. She is the outgoing president of Engineers without Borders, the outgoing Publicity Officer of MUBES, and arguably is the podcast’s number one fan. As a recent graduate, she already has a wealth of experience and is super passionate about biomedical engineering. An extremel...

Victoria is an undergraduate rail engineer at WSP, the president of the Engineers without Borders University of Melbourne student chapter, and is currently studying a Master of Civil Engineering. Her passions include improving the lives of those around her through transport and education, and loves fashion and sports. She is a super accomplished, balanced, and well-rounded individual and offers va...

Nick is a Research Assistant at the University of Melbourne, having recently graduated with a Master in Biomedical Engineering at the university last year. We talk about his university journey, as well as his range of passions: biosignalling, the outdoors, his DIY projects, and sports. Happy listening! Support the show Thanks for continually showing support for the podcast. Feel free to drop a mes...

Frances is an Associate in the R&D Strategy workstream at Biointelect. She is a University of Melbourne alumni having finished a Master in Biomedical Engineering with Business just last year. We talk about her transition from university to industry life, the frantic finish that was her graduation year, and catch up on life in general. Support the show Thanks for continually showing support for...

Ed is a Quality Assurance Lead at Neo-Bionica, and is a University of Melbourne alumni having studied a Master in Biomedical Engineering. He is an entertaining and generous person who has a strong passion for improving the lives of patients through his work. We talk about his transition from university to industry life, as well as the importance of mentoring.  Support the show Thanks for continual...

Jesús is a technical manager and consulting engineer currently working at Swinburne University, managing health laboratories and facilities. He is a University of Melbourne alumni having completed a Master in Biomedical Engineering with Business, and has plenty of experience in the field. We talk about how he got to where he is today, including his journey from studying in Venezuela to Australia,...

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