Michael J. Miksis

Michael J. Miksis is a Professor of Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering, with a courtesy appointment in Mechanical Engineering. He serves as Director of MS Studies for Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics. His expertise spans theoretical and computational fluid mechanics, materials science, and biophysics, with a focus on microfluidics, electrohydrodynamics, and soft matter theory. He holds fellowships from the AAAS, APS, and SIAM. His research explores multiscale phenomena, such as nanostructure formation in Ge/Si systems and interfacial dynamics in multiphase flows.

Education:

• Ph.D. Applied Mathematics, New York University, 19??
• M.S. Applied Mathematics, New York University, 19??
• B.S. Physics, Drexel University, 19??

Professional Service:

• SIAM Vice President for Publications (2014–2019)
• Editor-in-Chief, SIAM Journal on Applied Mathematics (2009–2014)
• Associate Editor, Journal of Fluid Mechanics (2000–2003)

His recent work addresses universal self-similarity in bulk diffusion-driven topological changes, strain-dependent surface energies in semiconductor nanostructures, and electric-field-induced phenomena in soft matter systems. He has advised numerous graduate students and collaborates extensively in multiscale modeling and computational methods.