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Michael Siegel is a Professor of Mathematical Sciences and Director of the Center for Applied Mathematics and Statistics at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). His research focuses on fluid dynamics, interfacial flows, and numerical methods, with a particular emphasis on surfactant dynamics, Stokes flow, and singularity formation in nonlinear systems. He has led over 29 federal grants, including projects on superhydrophobic surfaces, computational wave propagation, and interfacial flows with ionic fluids.
His work integrates advanced numerical techniques with theoretical analysis, addressing challenges in fluid mechanics such as drop deformation, electrokinetic flows, and hydroelastic wave dynamics. Collaborations span academic and industrial partners, including the National Science Foundation and the Knut och Alice Wallenbergs Stiftelse. Recent projects include studies on Langmuir films, electric field-driven vesicles, and the stability of flapping plate formations.
- Key research areas: Computational Fluid Dynamics, Surfactant-Mediated Processes, Viscous Fluid Mechanics
- Grants: 29 active/completed federal grants totaling $X million (details in full description)
- Notable collaborations: United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation, National Science Foundation
- Academic leadership: Director of NJIT's Center for Applied Mathematics and Statistics
His 48+ peer-reviewed publications demonstrate expertise in boundary integral methods, singularity analysis, and multiphase flow modeling. Current research explores topics like Jeffery's paradox in cylinder rotation and global existence for generalized PDE systems.
