The central focus of R&D activities of the Defence Medical and Environmental Research Institute is the war-fighter operating as individuals or in teams. There are three main purposes:
• To enhance the safety and health of the serviceman
• To maximize his survival on the battlefield
• To improve combat performance
The modern battlefield presents an ever changing landscape and challenge requiring soldier to be more agile and adaptable. Large battle formation will be replaced or complemented by small group forces. There will be more lethal weapons and asymmetric threats. This points to an overwhelmed individual, challenging his/her physical and cognitive endurance. DMERI’s research focuses on Chemical, Biological and Radiological Defence; Combat Care and Performance; Human Factors and Bioengineering. The presentation will highlight DMERI’s injury biomechanics research to augment performance and protection to combatants.
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Dr Peter Lee V. S. |
Biography
Dr. Peter Lee, Head of Bioengineering Laboratory, a Principal Member of the Technical Staff, oversees bioengineering activities at the Defence Medical and Environmental Research Institute (DMERI), DSO National Laboratories. The laboratory research thrusts are biomechanics, biomaterials and biosensors. He holds a concurrent Programme Manager appointment to exploit Biotechnology for Military Applications. Dr. Lee obtained his PhD (1996) in Bioengineering from the University of Strathclyde, UK. He serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor with the Bioengineering Department at the National University of Singapore (NUS) since 2002.