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Dr Debbie Munro

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Department: Mechanical Engineering

Email: debbie.munro@canterbury.ac.nz

Phone Number: +64 3 369 3999 ext. null

Office: Civil Mechanical Rm E547A

Languages: English, Japanese

Developing medical devices, diagnostic sensors, sports equipment, and new biomaterials with the aim of improving people's lives
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Fields of Research

  • Implantable, wireless MEMS sensor design and fabrication
  • Sport, rehabilitative, and occupational biomechanics
  • Medical device design
  • Global healthcare outreach
  • Orthopaedic implant and instrument design
  • CAD, CAM, and FEA
  • Medical regulatory compliance and risk assessment
  • Spinal cord injury repair

Researcher Summary

My research revolves around medical devices, biomechanics, and diagnostic sensors for improving people's lives. For much of my career, I worked in the orthopaedic implant industry, designing implants and instruments for hip and knee replacement surgeries. Returning to university later in life to obtain my doctorate, I studied Biological Systems Engineering and designed and patented a wireless, implantable sensor system to measure the progress of spinal fusion. The system is battery-free, so all power and communication is supplied via an external reader. My areas of current research on this are developing a new MEMS fabrication method for the sensor and a new encapsulation material that will be both waterproof and transparent to electromagnetic waves.

Collaborating with the Auckland Bioengineering Institute's As/Prof David Budgett, I am currently working to commercialise this research. We have seed funding through the MedTech CoRE and KiwiNet for this work.

My other research interests include smart climbing holds for improving athlete performance in sport climbing, optimizing the materials and geometry for spinal cord injury repair scaffolds, investigating gait biomechanics for stroke patients using a force-plate instrumented treadmill, prosthetics and their cognitive load on the wearer, neck braces for MND patients, and means of improving the system for design, donation, repair, and disposal of medical devices in developing countries.

I am the Lead for the Minor in Biomedical Engineering, serve as faculty advisor for the bioengineering club, and also run a ten-week work experience for bioengineering students in the Pacific Islands, where we assist the Ministries of Health improve the quality of healthcare in their countries.

Subject Area: Disciplines

  • Engineering and Technology: Bioengineering; Design; Manufacturing; Materials; Mechanical; Nanotechnology & Solid State Devices

Resources

  • LinkedIn
  • Author Website

Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

Authored Books
  • Munro D. (2019) DIY MEMS Fabricating Microelectromechanical Systems in Open Use Labs. Springer International Publishing. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-33073-6.
  • Munro D. (2018) DIY Mems Fabricating Micro Electro Mechanical Systems in Open Use Labs. Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. 288.
Conference Contributions - Published
  • Pernus N. and Munro D. (2021) PRELIMINARY STUDY: DEVELOPMENT OF SPORT CLIMBING HOLD MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS. In ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE) 5 http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-67624.
  • Munro D. and Gupta M. (2016) Correlation of Strain on Instrumentation to Simulated Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion in a Sheep Model. In 3(Biomedical and Biotechnology Engineering): 5. ASME Digital Collections. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65696.
  • Munro DS., Tsai EC., Lingley AR. and Khbeis MT. (2016) Development of a Microfabricated Sensor System to Measure Lumbar Spinal Fusion. In 3(Biomedical and Biotechnology Engineering): 7. ASME Digital Collections. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2016-65703.
  • Lulay K., Dillon H., Doughty TA., Munro DS. and Vijlee SZ. (2015) Implementation of a design spine for a mechanical engineering curriculum. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Makin(122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Makin).
  • Munro D., Tsai E., Khbeis M. and Lingley A. (2015) Design of Sensor System to Measure Lumbar Spinal Fusion. In.
  • Munro D., Tsai E., Khbeis M. and Lingley A. (2015) Development of Sensor System to Measure Lumbar Spinal Fusion. In.
  • Munro D. (2013) Development of an automated manufacturing course with lab for undergraduates. In Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE: 496-501. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/FIE.2013.6684873.
  • Munro DS. (2012) Work in progress: Hands-on biomechanics lab for undergraduate universities. In Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, FIE http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/FIE.2012.6462235.
  • Schenberger D. (2008) Mainstreaming MEMS: Microfluidic Drug Delivery Systems are Now a Market Reality. In.
  • Schenberger D. (2008) Putting a Charge in Healing: Electrical Stimulators Show Great Promise, Especially for Spinal Fusions. In ASME 2008 3rd Frontiers in Biomedical Devices Conference ASMEDC. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/biomed2008-38030.
  • Munro D. (2006) Design of MEMS Sensor System. In.
  • Munro D. (1994) Wind Tunnel Testing for the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy. In NASA Technical Reports Server. Document ID 20010114136.
  • Schenberger D. (1994) Wind Tunnel Testing for the SOFIA Project. In.
  • Schenberger D. (1990) Cycle Life Machine for AX5 Spacesuit. In NASA Technical Reports Server, Document ID 19900012764.
Additional Publications
  • Ellis K., Munro D. and Clarke J. (2022) Endometriosis Is Undervalued: A Call to Action.. Front Glob Womens Health 3: 902371. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fgwh.2022.902371.
  • Ellis K., Wood R. and Munro D. (2022) The Experiences of Endometriosis Patients with Diagnosis and Treatment in New Zealand. Frontiers in Global Women's Health.
  • Munro D. (2022) A Minor in Biomedical Engineering to Improve Diversity in a Mechanical Engineering Program. Tampa, FL: Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting (ORS2022), 3-6 Feb 2022.
  • Munro D. (2022) Principles of equity and universal design in healthcare: Ten-week biomedical engineering work experience in Tonga for university students. BMES Biomedical Engineering Education (Experiential Learning Special Edition).
  • Munro D. and Davies TC. (2022) Understanding the Development of Design Thinking in a Biomedical Engineering Third-Year Course. BMES Journal of Biomedical Engineering Education (Experiential Learning Special Edition).
  • Rackerby R., Lukosch S. and Munro D. (2022) On Understanding and Measuring the Cognitive Load of Amputees for Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Development. Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arrct.2022.100216.
  • Clarke J. and Munro D. (2021) Student experiences of online learning due to Covid-19: The social and educational role of the on-campus learning experience. New Zealand Annual Review of Education 26: 104-114. http://dx.doi.org/10.26686/nzaroe.v26.6928.
  • Munro D. and Clarke J. (2021) Best practices for supporting student experiential learning in an online environment during emergency situations. The New Zealand Annual Review of Education 26: 141-152. http://dx.doi.org/10.26686/nzaroe.v26.6929.
  • Clarke J., Brown C. and Munro D. (2020) Engineering students’ experiences of learning in a New Zealand university in the fast transition to online learning due to COVID-19. .
  • Munro D. (2019) K2M, Inc - R&D Project: Pedicle Screw Pull-out Strength. Lead: [Design report].
  • Munro D. (2019) K2M, Inc (2 reports) - Clinical Literature Review: Lumbar Interbody Fusion Devices, Clinical Literature Review: Aleutian and Cascadia lumbar cage devices..
  • Munro D. (2019) Learn to Incorporate Sensors Into Your Next Design Idea. BONEZONE (Editor's Choice Award).
  • Munro D. (2019) Systems and methods for monitoring bone fusion.Patent No. Application 20190082960, US.
  • Munro D. (2019) The Mill: What Design Engineers Need to Know about This Important Orthopedic Tool. BONEZONE (06 May 2019).
  • Munro D. (2018) Ortho Development Corp (11 reports) - Post-Market Surveillance Report: Balanced Knee System, Post-Market Clinical Follow-up Report: Balanced Knee System, Post-market Surveillance (PMS) Protocol for Medical Devices, Post-market Clinical Follow-up (PMCF) Protocol for Medical Devices, Literature Search Protocol for Medical Devices, Clinical Literature Review: Balanced Knee System, Clinical Literature Review: Revision Balanced Knee System, Post-Market Surveillance Report: Revision Balanced Knee System, Post-Market Clinical Follow-up Report: Revision Balanced Knee System, Clinical Evaluation Report: Balanced Knee System, Clinical Evaluation Report: Revision Balanced Knee System..
  • Munro D. (2018) Sensors: Conducting MEMS Research and Fabrication in Open-Use Facilities. BONEZONE (Editor's Choice Award).
  • Munro D. (2017) Dr Jung Yoo (2 research projects) - R&D Project: Hip Dislocation Monitor, R&D Project: Lumbar Spinal Flexibilty Study. Lead: [Report with testing results, prototypes, and CAD drawings. Also, an ethics-approved clinical study].
  • Munro D. (2017) Dr Paul Dally (3 research projects) - R&D Project: Central Venous Catheter, R&D Project: Endoscopic Graspers, R&D Project: Pressure Ulcer Alleviation Mattress. Lead: [Reports with testing results and CAD drawings].
  • Munro D. (2017) Entrepreneurial Engineering: Start with the Problem. BONEZONE.
  • Munro D. (2017) Examining Methods to Determine Sample Sizes. BONEZONE (Editor's Choice Award).
  • Munro D. (2017) Ortho Development Corp - Clinical Evaluation Report: Ovation Hip System..
  • Munro D. (2017) Your EU Medical Device Regulation Guide. BONEZONE.
  • Munro D. (2016) Acumed - Clinical Data Report: Ulnar Shortening Osteotomy..
  • Munro D. (2016) Ortho Development Corp - Clinical Evaluation Report: Ortho Development Hip System (ODHS)..
  • Munro D. (2016) Strain Monitoring System and Apparatus.Patent No. 9510785, US.
  • Munro D. (2015) Dr Dan Martin - R&D Project: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Anchor Testing. Lead: [Report with test results].
  • Munro D. (2015) Mr Shawn Ell - R&D Project: Ceramic-Coated Titanium Knee Implant. Lead: [Report with test results].
  • Munro D. (2015) Strain Monitoring System and Apparatus.Patent No. 9060743, US.
  • Munro D. (2014) Correlation Between Induced Posterolateral Fusion and Strain in Spinal Instrumentation--Development of a Microfabricated Sensor System. Boston, MA: World Congress for Biomechanics, 6-11 Jul 2014.
  • Munro D. (2014) Strain Monitoring System and Apparatus.Patent No. 8622936, US.
  • Munro D. (2014) US Army Corps of Engineers - R&D Project: Chief Joseph Dam Emergency Floodgates CFD analysis. Lead: [CFD analysis and report].
  • Munro D. and Gupta M. (2014) Strain Monitoring System and Apparatus.Patent No. 8721570, US.
  • Munro D. and Gupta M. (2013) Strain Monitoring System and Apparatus.Patent No. 8529474, US.
  • Munro D. (2011) Strain Monitoring System and Apparatus.Patent No. 8066650, US.
  • Munro D. (2011) Strain Monitoring System and Apparatus.Patent No. 8070695, US.
  • Munro D. (2010) Acumed (3 reports) - Clinical Summary Report: Proximal Humeral Plate, Clinical Summary Report: Clavicle Fracture Plate, Clinical Summary Report: Locking Humeral Rod..
  • Munro D. (2010) Advanced Orthopaedic Solutions (2 reports) - Clinical Literature Reviews on Various Hip Screws, Patent Analysis: Lag Screw for Hip..
  • Munro D. (2010) Oculus, Inc - Clinical Evaluation Report: Dermacyn Wound Care..
  • Munro D. (2009) Autodesk - Autodesk Simulation Mechanical Video Tutorials and Teaching Materials. Hired consultant to produce the media: [Camtasia videos, published on YouTube and a set of teaching materials].
  • Munro D. (2009) BD, Inc (2 reports) - Clinical Literature Review: Spinal Needles, Clinical Literature Review: Bonnano Suprapubic Catheterization..
  • Munro D. (2009) ConMed (5 reports) - Clinical Literature Review: ECG Cables and Lead Wires, Clinical Literature Review: ECG Electrodes, Clinical Literature Review: IV Stabilization Devices, Clinical Literature Review: Staple Extractors, Clinical Literature Review: Suction Devices and Tubing..
  • Munro D. (2009) DJO International (3 reports) - Clinical Literature Reviews on Hip Stem, Acetabular Cup, and Bipolar Product Lines..
  • Munro D. (2009) Hollister Medical - Clinical Literature Review: Intermittent Cathethers..
  • Munro D. (2009) OrbusNeich, Inc (2 reports) - Patent Analysis: Stent, Clinical Literature Review: Sirolimus and Everolimus Drug Eluting Stents..
  • Munro D. (2009) Patents in fiber-optic sensing. SPIE j.
  • Munro D. (2009) Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics - Meta Analysis: Silver as Antimicrobial Agent..
  • Munro D. (2009) Triggerfinger Software - R&D Project: One-handed CAD Controller. Lead: [Report and CAD drawings].
  • Munro D. (2008) Cardima (4 reports) - Clinical Literature Review: Surgical Ablation System, Clinical Literature Review: EP Ablation System, Clinical Literature Review: Venaport Guiding Catheter, Meta Analysis: Ablation Catheter Conformity Assessment..
  • Munro D. (2008) Datascope (3 reports) - Meta Analysis: Intraaortic Balloon Pump Catheters, Clinical Literature Review: Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvesting, Clinical Literature Review: 018-inch Guidewire Performance..
  • Munro D. (2008) Nerac - White Paper: Clinical Literature Reviews: Changes in the EU's Medical Device Directive Require Manufacturers to Take Immediate Steps to Comply..
  • Munro D. (2008) Nerac - White Paper: The Power of Meta-Analysis: How Smart Companies are Using a Statistical Methodology to Drive Breakthroughs..
  • Munro D. (2008) Patent Analysis: Wound Solutions..
  • Munro D. (2008) Patents: Movies Raise the Curtain on Digital Cinema Projectors. SPIE j.
  • Munro D. (2008) Ranier Medical - Clinical Literature Review: Artificial Cervical Discs..
  • Munro D. (2008) St Jude Medical - Patent Analysis: Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy..
  • Munro D. and Bafan M. (2008) Bioceramics: The Future of Joint Healing. MedTech Precision.
  • Munro D., Bafan M. and Prsha J. (2008) Convergence, Collaboration, Commercialization: Tomorrow’s healthcare marketplace will belong to companies that can collaborate effectively to produce next-generation combination products. MX Magazine (MD&DI Online).
  • Munro D., Lloyd S., Mayott C., De Fazio P. and Burke J. (2008) Challenges to International Device Reimbursement: Manufacturers must prepare themselves with a thorough understanding of international nuances. MD&DI Online.
  • Munro D. (2007) Insulin Delivery Microfluidic Systems Have Potential to Help Millions of Diabetics. 738917.
  • Munro D. (2006) Design of MEMS Sensor System to Measure Spinal Fusion. PhD Thesis, Davis. University of California at Davis.
  • Munro D. and Ikenaka K. (1994) IC Chip to PC Board Connector System.Patent No. 5288238, US.

Student Supervision

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    Current
  • PhD - Blue S: Novel materials for a spinal fusion sensor
  • PhD - Ellis K: Diagnostic methods for detecting endometriosis
  • PhD - Flint SJ: Microfabricated MEMS Sensor for Spinal Fusion
  • PhD - Ishii MM: Spinal Cord Injury Repair Scaffolds
  • PhD - McGillivray-Seaton K: Wireless power and communication methods for medical implant
  • PhD - Melton C: Suitability of Additive Manufacture of Therapeutic Home Wear to Alleviate Plantar Fasciopathy Discomfort
  • PhD - Meng J: Combined EMG and EEG for upper-limb prosthetics
  • PhD - Pernus N: Smart Holds for Sport Climbing
  • PhD - Rackerby RE: Prosthetics and the impact of cognitive load
  • PhD - Soysa R: Development of MEMS sensor for racehorse stress fractures
  • Masters - Brough J: Biomechanics and gait analysis with prosthetics
  • Masters - Jones S: Modelling of Spinal Fusion in a Sheep (2022)
  • Honours - Hawker, Chung, Chatfield, August: FYP Wheelchair Retrofit (2022)
  • Honours - Piri, Maclean, Forrester, Morison, ten Houte de Lange: FYP Heart Hackathon (2022)
  • Completed
  • Masters - Zoka N: Development of a Wirelessly Powered Smart Implant to Monitor Spinal Fusion (2021)
  • Masters - Allaith E: MyoMap Muscular Rehabilitation Tool (2016)
  • Masters - Bartlett W: MyoMap Muscular Rehabilitation Tool (2016)
  • Masters - Belle-Isle, Roddy, and Carter: Pressure-Automated Dynamic Air Therapy Medical Device (2016)
  • Masters - Blaydon C: Capstone Research-based Medical Device Design Project (2016)
  • Masters - Bliven, Bartlett, and Allaith: MyoMap Muscular Rehabilitation Tool (2016)
  • Masters - Bylund and Taku: ReVAS Solutions in Male Contraceptives (2016)
  • Masters - Carter B: Pressure-Automated Dynamic Air Therapy Medical Device (2016)
  • Masters - Garay, Fraser, Turner, and Blaydon: Comp Pen Pro Instruments LLC insulin pen (2016)
  • Masters - Roddy N: Pressure-Automated Dynamic Air Therapy Medical Device (2016)
  • Masters - Seeley R: MBAD680 Project Report: Commercialisation Strategy for a Smart Spinal Fusion Device (2022)
  • Masters - Taku NA: ReVAS Solutions in Male Contraceptives (2016)
  • Honours - Bidwell, Richards, Harbers, Townsend: FYP Hip Motion Monitor (2019)
  • Honours - Bliven E: Spinal Flexibility after Spinal Fusion Surgery (2015)
  • Honours - Blue S: Novel materials for a spinal fusion sensor (2021)
  • Honours - Crisford, Egan, Lines-Smith, Hassan, Flint: FYP Central Venous Catheter (2019)
  • Honours - Houghton J: Machine Learning Model of Spinal Fusion in a Sheep (2021)
  • Honours - Orchard J: Machine Learning Model of Spinal Fusion in a Sheep (2020)
  • Honours - Page, Goonatillake, Hadlow, Thiele, Booth-Beach: FYP Surgical Tray Temperature Sensor (2020)
  • Honours - Poskitt, Wong-Kam, Holden, Pitts: FYP Hospital Bed Conversion (2020)
  • Honours - Ramirez-Sanchez, Antony, Fraser, Garvey: FYP Surgical Tray Temperature Sensor (2021)
  • Honours - Scott, Colville, Russell, Andrews: FYP Muffin Packing Line (2021)
  • Summer Student - Blue S: Novel materials for a spinal fusion sensor housing (2020)
  • Summer Student - Brough J: Temperature sensor for sterilisation trays in an autoclave (2020)
  • Summer Student - Chun and Ellis: Optimisation of Bioprinter Parameters (2021)
  • Summer Student - Couper G: Use of Bioprinter to Create Spinal Cord Repair Scaffolds (2019)
  • Summer Student - Dixon J: Summer Biomedical Work Experience with MOH in Tonga (2020)
  • Summer Student - Dixon, Fellowes, Prosser, Wright, Wilkie, Fitzgerald, Tullett: Summer Biomedical Work Experience with MOH in Tonga (2020)
  • Summer Student - Elliot and Guy: Engineering World Health Summer Institute in Uganda (2019)
  • Summer Student - Ellis K: Diagnosis and Treatment Methods for Endometriosis (2022)
  • Summer Student - Ellis K: Optimisation of Bioprinter Parameters (2021)
  • Summer Student - Fitzgerald R: Summer Biomedical Work Experience with MOH in Tonga (2020)
  • Summer Student - Flint S: Spinal fusion sensor system development (2020)
  • Summer Student - Guy E: Engineering World Health Summer Institute in Uganda (2019)
  • Summer Student - Houghton J: Machine Learning Model of Spinal Fusion (2020)
  • Summer Student - Howat G: Titanium 3D printing of spinal fusion housings and subsequent material testing (2021)
  • Summer Student - Liyanage and Orozco: Scaffolds for spinal cord injury repair (2020)
  • Summer Student - McGillivray-Seaton K: Literature review on methods to wirelessly power an implantable medical device (2022)
  • Summer Student - Orozco D: Scaffolds for spinal cord injury repair (2020)
  • Summer Student - Prosser M: Summer Biomedical Work Experience with MOH in Tonga (2020)
  • Summer Student - Stevens C: Optimisation of Bioprinter Parameters (2022)
  • Summer Student - Tullett S: Summer Biomedical Work Experience with MOH in Tonga (2020)
  • Summer Student - Wilkie C: Summer Biomedical Work Experience with MOH in Tonga (2020)
  • Summer Student - Woods C: Humidity testing of spinal fusion sensor housing (2021)
  • Summer Student - Wright F: Summer Biomedical Work Experience with MOH in Tonga (2020)

Affiliations

  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) (Professional Organisation): Professional Member, New York, USA

Future Research

  • Wireless implantable sensors for monitoring bone healing
  • Biomechanics lab for analysing human gait and motion performance
  • Biomaterial testing and analysis
  • Develop diagnostic devices and treatment methods for endometriosis
  • Sports and rehabilitation biomechanical analyses
  • Biomedical technician training program for the Pacific Islands

Key Methodologies

  • SolidWorks and PTC Creo CAD software
  • Hands-on and experiential learning (i.e. work experience in Tonga)
  • ANSYS and Autodesk Simulation finite element analysis software
  • Motion capture with cameras, forceplates, EMG, high-speed photography
  • Material testing, including biological tissues and biomaterials
  • MATLAB software
  • CNC Manufacturing and MasterCAM software
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