Alexander D. Kaiser

Alexander D. Kaiser is an Instructor at Stanford University in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, working within the Cardiovascular Biomechanics Computation Laboratory led by Alison Marsden. He collaborates with Michael Ma and William Hiesinger, focusing on computational models for cardiac surgery and valve mechanics. His research involves fluid-structure interaction simulations and design-based elasticity techniques to study heart valves and disease.

Education:

• PhD in Mathematics, New York University (Courant Institute), 2017
• MSc in Mathematics, New York University, 2013
• BA in Mathematics, University of California, Berkeley, 2009

Research Interests:

Kaiser’s work centers on modeling the mechanics and fluid dynamics of heart valves, particularly the mitral and aortic valves. He develops computational methods to simulate cardiac disease and guide surgical interventions. His design-based elasticity approach creates valve models that replicate experimental data while predicting material properties and anatomical features. This work bridges applied mathematics with clinical applications, aiding in the optimization of surgical techniques like bicuspidization and valve repair.

Advising and Grants:

No formal advisees are listed, though his collaborations include significant contributions to interdisciplinary research projects in cardiovascular biomechanics. His work is supported by grants focused on computational modeling and surgical innovation.

Labs and Teams:

He is an active member of the Cardiovascular Biomechanics Computation Laboratory, where interdisciplinary teams combine engineering, mathematics, and medicine to advance cardiac surgery and disease understanding.