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Thomas Fai is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Brandeis University, affiliated with the Department of Mathematics, the Benjamin and Mae Volen National Center for Complex Systems, and the Interdepartmental Program in Neuroscience. His research focuses on mathematical biology, data-driven modeling, multiscale numerical methods, and applied probability, with applications in fluid dynamics, cellular processes, and biophysical systems. Fai holds a Ph.D. from New York University and a B.S. from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
His research integrates experimental data with computational models to address questions in biology, such as nucleocytoplasmic transport, red blood cell dynamics, and protocell behavior. He emphasizes the use of large datasets from microscopy and employs advanced numerical methods like the Lubricated Immersed Boundary Method. Fai has been recognized with the 2022 GSAS Mentorship Award for his teaching and mentorship efforts, which incorporate inquiry-based learning approaches.
His work spans interdisciplinary collaborations, addressing topics like osmotic regulation of nuclear size, microfluidic clogging phenomena, and synaptic architecture. Fai’s affiliations reflect his engagement with complex systems research, neuroscience, and mathematical applications across biological scales.
