Thesis Project R&D: Parametric Human body modeling for FEA and comfort simulations Would you like to work in an international environment where you will make a difference every day? We are looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world’s most advanced assistive solutions.  At Permobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data.  This role is based on-site at Permobil's brand new cutting-edge innovation center in Birsta, Sundsvall, at the state-of-the-art facility, which unites research, manufacturing, and sustainable practices under one roof. Our commitment is to cultivate an inclusive environment that enhances accessibility, participation, and the development of world-class mobility solutions for the future. Project Overview Medical device companies are increasingly using computational models and simulations to replicate human anatomy and physiology to create better products for the users. Human body models (HBMs) are widely used in the automotive industry for crash test simulations. These HBMs are extremely complex and require significant computational resources. Simplified versions of these human body models are necessary to study comfort and the possibility of pressure injuries for wheelchair users. These HBMs are used during the design, testing, and optimization stages of new product development, as well as for assessing the performance of existing products. The project will contribute to Permobil meeting its target in developing user-centric products by improving comfort and reducing pressure injuries for users. The objective of this thesis project is to develop a parametric CAD model of human torso section (both male and female) using modeling tool SolidWorks and integrate it with the existing parametric models available at Permobil. This includes a detailed literature review on hyper-elastic material data for finite element analysis (FEA), HBM applications in comfort and pressure injury evaluations, and finalizing the parameters that are necessary to be assessed for understanding the user comfort and possibility of pressure injuries. Finite element models of these HBMs will be developed using simulation tools like Ansys Mechanical or LS Dyna using actual CT scan data. These simulation models will be validated using experimental data from pressure maps and vibration measurements. The expected outcomes of this project are: + A detailed literature review on human body models with a focus on material data and applications. + Parametric human body models (CAD & FEA models) which will be used for virtual comfort and pressure evaluations. + A validation study that demonstrates the accuracy of the model. + A detailed report that describes the methodology used to develop the model and presents the results of the validation study. Project Details Preferred number of students: 2 Educational background: Masters students in Mechanical, Bio- Medical, Materials, or similar Tools: SolidWorks, Ansys Mechanical / LS Dyna Duration of project: 20 weeks (starting around February 2025) Supervisors at Permobil: Venkata Dinesh Raju Jonnalagadda, Munam Arshad & Rune Stenström Department: Test & Analysis and Scientific & Medical Affairs, Permobil AB, Sundsvall Application Process We will conduct selection continuously so send us your application today or beforeJanuary 10that the latest! Permobil is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. For more information about the position, please contact John Gaynor, Manager Test & Analysis, john.gaynor@permobil.com For information about the recruitment process, please contact Zivile Mitkute, Talent Acquisition Partner, zivile.mitkute@permobil.com Please respect that we do not wish recruitment assistance or advertising, we decline calls from recruitment and advertising providers. More about Permobil Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddén believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users’ needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs. Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 2 000 team members in 18 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company’s storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.