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Overview
Gabriela is currently a Postgraduate Research & Teaching Assistant in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Her research focuses on cardiovascular flow and mechanical circulatory support devices (LVAD). She completed her MSc in Thermal Power and Fluid Engineering at the University of Manchester. Her PhD examines the use of CFD to optimise surgical planning for LVAD implementation.
Gabriela is a CFD Researcher in the dynamic ManchesterCFD research group, led by Dr Amir Keshmiri. She is also a member of the IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) and the IPEM (Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine).
Gabriela's wider research interests include hospital ventilation, renewable energy, and aerodynamic fan design. She is the founder of InvenCenty, a software for calculating the geometrical and aerodynamic parameters for a family of centrifugal fans. Gabriela's main aim is the application of engineering methods to help solve medical problems and improve patient health and wellbeing.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
MSc Thermal Power and Fluid Engineering, The University of Manchester
2017 → 2018
Award Date: 13 Dec 2018
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE
2010 → 2015
Award Date: 1 Feb 2016
External positions
Research Fellow, University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust
2022 → …
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Research output
- 2 Article
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Computational Fluid Dynamics as a Surgical Tool to Optimise the Positioning of the LVAD Outflow Graft for Reducing Aortic Regurgitation
Lopez Santana, G., De Rosis, A., Grant, S., Venkateswaran, R. & Keshmiri, A., 1 Apr 2023, In: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 42, 4, p. 416 582 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Experimental Techniques against RANS Method in a Fully Developed Turbulent Pipe Flow: Evolution of Experimental and Computational Methods for the Study of Turbulence
Lopez-Santana, G., Kennaugh, A. & Keshmiri, A., 15 Feb 2022, In: Fluids. 7, 2, 78.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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IET Travel Award for International Travel
Lopez Santana, Gabriela (Recipient), 31 Mar 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 3 Membership of professional association
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ISHLT - International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (External organisation)
Gabriela Lopez Santana (Academic expert member)
2023Activity: Membership › Membership of professional association › Research
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Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) (External organisation)
Gabriela Lopez Santana (Academic expert member)
2022Activity: Membership › Membership of professional association › Research
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The IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology, formerly IEE) (External organisation)
Gabriela Lopez Santana (Academic expert member)
2021Activity: Membership › Membership of professional association › Research