Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering Institute

Acting Director  Associate Professor Dr. sc. ing. Artis Kromanis
6B Kipsalas street 413, Riga
+371 26779672

MBEI scientists are involved in the implementation of national and international projects, publish scientific publications in internationally recognized releases, participate and organize scientific events, are the authors of several patented inventions, as well as for know-how. 

The institute cooperates with Latvian and foreign scientific institutions and higher education establishments, as well as with enterprises. There is also close cooperation with the Association of the Mechanical Engineering and Metalworking Industries of Latvia (MASOC).

MBEI conducts intensive research work in the fields of engineering and technology in several areas: applied mechanics, mechanical engineering technology, thermal engineering, production automation, nanoengineering and medical physics. Students of all study levels are actively involved in scientific research work.

MBEI provides studies in the following study programmes :

• Nanoengineering - Master studies, graduates will get a Masters degree in Nanoengineering;
• Medicine Engineering and Physics; studies takes place in partnership with Riga Stradiņš University:
  • Bachelor's studies, graduates will earn a Bachelor's degree in Medical Physics and Engineer Qualification of Physical Technologies in Medicine;
  • Master studies, graduates will get a Masters degree in Medical Physics.

Studies can be continued at Doctoral level.

Nanoengineering products are used daily. These products are radically changing the technologies used today in all areas of human activity – manufacturing, medicine, energy, environmental engineering, transport, etc. Nanoengineering products are used daily. The results of the sector are radically changing the technologies used today in all areas of human activity – manufacturing, medical, energy, environmental engineering, transport, etc. More and more investments are being invested in nanoengineering. In several countries, including Latvia, nanotechnologies have been identified as a strategic.

Modern medicine makes extensive use of engineering and physics-based technologies that provide treatment and diagnosis at the molecular level.

MBEI researchers and teaching staff, together with students do research in following fields:

• Non-destructive control electromagnetic technologies of materials;
• Electron spectroscopy for surface studies;
• Change in electronic properties of various materials (biomaterials, biological tissues, semiconductors) caused by various factors (radiation, chemical and mechanical treatment);
• Nanodosimetry;
• Biochip technologies;
• Applications of intelligent textile for walking analysis, motion tilting and physiological measurements;
• Compounds of non-organic nanoparticles with virus-like particles for immunomodulation;
• Powder material technologies;
• And others.

MBEI is equipped with modern hardware for studies and research. The Institute has extensive international cooperation.