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Dr. Maria Gracka is a postdoctoral researcher at the Chair of Methods for Model-based Development in Computational Engineering at RWTH Aachen University, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Her work focuses on advanced numerical simulations of blood flow using multiphase modeling techniques to study hemodynamics in the aorta, coronary arteries, and microfluidic systems.
Her research aims to preserve individual blood component properties—such as plasma and red blood cells—to analyze their velocity, volume fraction, and interactions within vascular structures. This approach enables the identification of regions prone to atherosclerotic plaque development and assesses the impact of myocardial bridges on coronary flow. Future work will expand to simulate blood flow through the aortic valve, with a focus on red blood cell behavior under complex flow conditions.
Dr. Gracka was awarded the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship in 2024, recognizing her outstanding research contributions and potential. She actively contributes to the advancement of model-based computational engineering methods in biomedical applications.
- Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (2024)
She has advised no formal students to date. Her research is supported by her postdoctoral fellowship and institutional resources at RWTH Aachen. Dr. Gracka is affiliated with the Chair of Methods for Model-based Development in Computational Engineering, where she contributes to developing cutting-edge simulation frameworks for complex engineering and biomedical problems.