Research interests
mechanical behavior of deformable particles including biological cells, the influence of hydrodynamic forces and applied external forces on cell behavior, effect of cell compliance on adhesion –detachment to substrates and other cells, kinetic properties of single intermolecular bonds at the nanoscale, and high throughput measurements of cell mechanical properties
Teaching interests
Thermofluids courses at the undergrduate and Graduate levels.
Education
- Ph D, Aeronautics and Astronautics — Stanford University (1994)
- MS, Aeronautics and Astronautics — Stanford University (1989)
- BS, Naval Architecture — University of California (1986)
Publications
- A novel hyperspectral line-scan imaging method for whole surfaces of round shaped agricultural products 2019
- Improvement of Student Retention and Graduation via Integration of Research into Education. 2018
- Investigating the effects of membrane deformability on artificial capsule adhesion to the functionalized surface 2016
- Recruiting and Supporting Transfer students to Mechanical Engineering Program at UMBC. 2016
- Numerical model for the deformation of nucleated cells by optical stretchers 2015
- Multispecies Bacterial Biofilms and Their Evaluation Using Bioreactors 2014
- A simple microfluidic dispenser for single-microparticle and cell samples 2014
- Assessment of Online Professional Development on Faculty Teaching Virtually
Grants and Contracts
- Recruitment, Engagement, and Retention: Energizing and Supporting Students with Diverse Backgrounds in Mechanical Engineering 2018
Courses Taught
- Fluid Mechanics