Polymer brushes are a common feature in many biological surfaces. The ability to rapidly transform a substrate from a hard, structural material to a soft, hydrogel structure over the course […]
In my talk, I will first describe one of the main projects in my lab that investigates the underlying cellular-molecular mechanisms for changes in alcohol sensitivity of crayfish with different […]
Abstract: The connections between geometry and mechanics have been explored for centuries. How these connections shape computation is a question we are just beginning to explore. If computers can predict how materials […]
Abstract: In this talk we present a concurrent atomistic-continuum (CAC) method for modeling and simulation of transport processes in crystalline materials. The CAC formulation extends the Irving-Kirkwood procedure for deriving transport […]
The demand for autonomous devices, including intelligent sensor platforms for IOT applications, is driving a parallel need for efficient energy storage systems that are inexpensive to produce, exhibit high power […]
Abstract: This talk will present our latest research adventures on 2D nanomaterials towards greater scientific understanding and advanced engineering applications. In particular the talk will highlight our work on flexible […]
This two-part talk will describe the scope of work and emergent findings of two ongoing National Science Foundation Cultivating Cultures of Ethical STEM (CCESTEM) projects. Each project seeks to provide […]
This talk is concerned with the use of nonlinear homogenization to study the effective response of composites. We look to illustrate the effect that constitutive assumptions have on the methods […]
Abstract: Conventional methods in microbiology can be limited by long assay execution and analysis times, large reagent volumes, and high single-use supply costs. These limitations can be overcome using drop-based […]