David Salac

David Salac, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University at Buffalo, part of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research focuses on computational fluid dynamics, material systems with moving interfaces, numerical methods, directed self-assembly, and high performance computing. He holds a PhD and MS from the University of Michigan (2007) and a BS from Michigan Technological University (2002).

• Education:
  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2007
  • MS in Mathematics, University of Michigan, 2007
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 2002

His research interests span computational modeling of fluid-structure interactions, vesicle dynamics, and advanced material systems. He has developed numerical methods for partial differential equations and explored applications in biophysics and materials science. Recent work includes studies on microplastic transport, ceramic matrix composites, and membrane physics.

Salac has received the NSF CAREER Award (2013) for his work on electrohydrodynamics of vesicles. His publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to fluid dynamics and materials science challenges.

His advising and grants include contributions to NSF-funded research and collaborative projects in computational engineering. He maintains active research in labs focusing on computational mechanics and soft matter systems.