Linda Cummings

Linda Cummings is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), part of the College of Science and Liberal Arts. Her research focuses on fluid dynamics, liquid crystal engineering, and membrane filtration, with significant contributions to understanding phase separation, nanoscale material behavior, and fouling mechanisms in filtration systems. She leads projects funded by the National Science Foundation, including GOALI initiatives on membrane network models and dielectrowetting in liquid crystals.

Dr. Cummings has expertise in mathematical modeling of complex fluid systems, with applications in environmental engineering and industrial processes. Her work bridges theoretical analysis and computational simulations, addressing challenges in thin film instabilities, nanoparticle self-assembly, and thermal effects in nanoscale systems.

Recent research highlights include studies on phase separation under external forcing, fractal dimensions in non-Newtonian flows, and thermal crowding effects on nanoscale pattern formation. She has received the American Physical Society Fellow distinction and NJIT’s Nexus of Excellence Award for academic excellence.