Growing Matter Lab
People
Dr. Ajay B Harish
Principal investigator
Ajay leads the Growing Matter Lab at the University of Manchester. His research develops computational methods — finite element formulations for large-deformation soft tissue, graph neural operators and surrogate models, and uncertainty quantification — and applies them to cardiovascular, ocular and soft-tissue mechanics, working with clinical and industrial partners.
Research staff
PhD researchers
PhD researchers — co-supervised
Alumni
Postdoctoral Research Associate (2022–24)
KTP Associate (2024–26)
KTP Associate (2025–26)
M.Phil (2026)
PhD Researcher, co-supervised (2023–26)
We are always looking for curious people to join at all levels — see Join us for current openings and how to apply.