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Gang Xu serves as Interim Associate Dean of the College of Mathematics and Science and Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of Central Oklahoma. He joined UCO in 2012 as Assistant Professor, progressing to Associate Professor (2017) and Professor (2022), while holding administrative roles including Assistant Director of the School of Engineering and Interim Assistant Dean positions.
His educational background includes:
- D.Sc. (2006) and M.S. (2004) in Biomedical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis
- B.S. (1998) in Mechanics and M.S. (2001) in Fluid Mechanics from Fudan University, China
Dr. Xu's research centers on biomechanics with emphasis on cell/tissue mechanics, developmental processes, and advanced imaging techniques. His work integrates optical coherence tomography, micropipette aspiration, and computational fluid dynamics to investigate mechanical forces in embryonic morphogenesis, cardiac development, and neural tube formation. Key contributions include quantifying tissue mechanics in chick embryos and modeling cortical folding mechanisms.
Analysis of his 15 publications (2004-2019) reveals persistent focus on mechanical drivers of biological form, spanning cardiac looping, brain morphogenesis, and fibroblast-collagen interactions. His methodology consistently combines experimental biomechanics with computational modeling, demonstrating evolution from cellular-scale techniques to organ-level morphogenetic analysis.
His honors include:
- Vanderford Distinguished Teacher Award (2023)
- Faculty Merit Credit Awards for Research (2015, 2017)
- Herbert S. Dordick Outstanding Mentor Award (2014)
- College of Math and Science Outstanding Spirit Award (2016)
Dr. Xu teaches core engineering courses including Biomechanics, Fluid Mechanics, and Biomedical Engineering labs. His visiting faculty roles at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2019-2024) indicate active collaboration in computational science, though specific grants aren't detailed. His lab work likely involves optical imaging and mechanical testing setups supporting his tissue mechanics research.
