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Shelly Gulati is a Professor of Bioengineering in the School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of the Pacific, where she bridges technical bioengineering research with transformative educational practices.
Her academic credentials include:
- Post-doctoral training at Imperial College London (2007-2009)
- PhD in Bioengineering from the University of California, Berkeley and San Francisco (2006)
- BS in Chemical Engineering from John Hopkins University (2000)
Professor Gulati's research spans Microfluidics, Biological Fluid Flow, and Engineering Education. Early work focused on micro-droplet dynamics, drug dissolution testing, and biological fluid applications using microfluidic platforms. Her recent trajectory emphasizes pedagogical innovation, including curriculum redesign, advising models, and initiatives supporting underrepresented students. She integrates entrepreneurial-minded learning into bioengineering education while developing frameworks for self-regulated learning and online community building.
Publication trends reveal a strategic pivot from bioengineering fundamentals (2016-2018) toward educational scholarship (2021-2024). Recent work addresses first-year experience transformation, integrative advising, and equity-focused learning practices, reflecting her commitment to reshaping engineering education through evidence-based approaches.
Gulati actively reimagines academic advising through initiatives like the "Thriving Tigers" model, which unifies faculty, academic, and career services. She designs targeted interventions such as book clubs for female engineering students and remote rapport-building activities, demonstrating holistic investment in student development beyond traditional classroom boundaries.
While earlier microfluidics research likely involved experimental laboratory work, her current leadership centers on educational program development and assessment within the School of Engineering and Computer Science.
