Emilie Dressaire

Emilie Dressaire is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). Her research focuses on fluid mechanics at small scales and complex fluids, with an emphasis on bio-inspired engineering solutions for fluid flow control and monitoring. She holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Harvard University, an MS in Biophysics from the University of Paris, and a BS in Physics and Chemical Engineering from ESPCI.

Her work spans interdisciplinary applications, including fluid-driven fractures, microfluidics, filtration systems, and biological fluid dynamics. Notable contributions include studies on clogging mechanisms in microfluidic arrays, pulsatile flow dynamics, and the design of bio-inspired filtration systems. She has received the Regents' Junior Faculty Fellowship from UCSB's Academic Personnel Office.

Her research integrates experimental and computational approaches to understand phenomena such as capillary interactions, viscoelastic fluid behavior, and flow instabilities. Recent projects explore fluid dynamics in porous media, fungal networks, and the mechanics of droplet impacts on flexible fibers.

• Education:
  • PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Harvard University
  • MS, Biophysics, University of Paris
  • BS, Physics and Chemical Engineering, ESPCI
• Awards:
  • Regents' Junior Faculty Fellowship, UCSB Academic Personnel Office
• Advising & Grants: While no specific students or grants are listed, her research aligns with NSF-funded themes in fluid mechanics and bio-inspired engineering.
• Labs/Teams: Active in UCSB's Mechanical Engineering research groups focused on microfluidics and soft matter physics.