Janice Evans

Janice Evans is a Professor of Biological Sciences and the Associate Dean for College Initiatives and Graduate Education at Purdue University's College of Science. Her research focuses on molecular mechanisms governing mammalian development, particularly sperm-egg interactions and meiotic progression. She also explores fluid dynamics applications in biomedical and energy systems.

Research Interests: Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology, Fluid Dynamics, Biomechanics, and Bio-inspired Engineering. Her interdisciplinary work bridges biological processes with engineering solutions, such as cough simulators for respiratory studies and mangrove-inspired energy harvesting systems. Recent studies include wind turbine performance optimization and coastal protection strategies using bio-inspired designs.

Key Contributions: Pioneered novel cough simulators, analyzed tracheal flow dynamics with cartilaginous rings, and investigated low-level jet impacts on wind energy systems. Her work on surface coatings reduces aerodynamic noise and vibration in engineering systems.

Labs/Teams: Leads collaborative teams in biological and fluid dynamics research at Purdue's College of Science laboratories, focusing on cross-disciplinary projects.