Biofluids

All organisms live in a fluid -- water or air. Researchers in this area examine the interactions between fluids and organisms, and how these interactions affect biological processes. Studies of biofluid dynamics depend on computer modelling of the Navier-Stokes equations.

  • Abdul Barakat

    biofluid mechanics, cellular and tissue engineering, endovascular medical devices and drug delivery

    preferred student preparation: juniors or seniors in the physical/mathematical sciences or engineering, or biology with strong preparation in mathematics and physics
    e-mail: abarakat at ucdavis.edu

  • Joseph Cech

    biofluids, physiology

    e-mail: jjcech at ucdavis.edu

  • Angela Cheer

    computational biofluids

    preferred student preparation: programming and numerical analysis
    e-mail: aycheer at ucdavis.edu

  • Wendy Silk

    plant biology

    e-mail: wksilk at ucdavis.edu

  • Peter Wainwright

    biofluids, evolution

    e-mail: pjwainwright at ucdavis.edu

For additional information

  • Contact potential faculty mentors directly, or
  • Contact our academic coordinator, Carole Hom, at clhom@ucdavis.edu to discuss your interests