Elastic Capsules and Shells Professors and Supervisors

Jan Kierfeldمشاهده پروفایل

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TU Dortmund UniversityGermany

Prof. Dr. Jan Kierfeld is a faculty member in the Department of Physics at Technical University of Dortmund, where he leads a research group focused on soft matter theory and biological physics. His work bridges statistical physics, mechanics, and hydrodynamics of soft and biological systems, with strong interdisciplinary connections to materials science and biophysics. His research interests include polymer physics , cytoskeletal filaments (actin and microtubules), elastic capsules and shells , active matter , and the development of novel simulation techniques such as event-chain Monte Carlo. He is particularly interested in how chemical energy (e.g., ATP/GTP hydrolysis) drives mechanical forces in biological systems, and in the mechanics of semiflexible polymer networks and microswimmers. His group also pioneers the application of machine learning to problems in soft matter, such as pendant drop tensiometry and traction force microscopy. The recent publications of Prof. Kierfeld span topics in biophysics, soft matter, and computational physics, showing a strong trend toward integrating theoretical modeling with experimental collaboration, especially in microswimmer dynamics, microtubule mechanics, and interfacial phenomena. His work frequently appears in journals such as Soft Matter , Physical Review , Biophysical Journal , and Nature Communications . He has no listed scientific awards in the provided text, but his active publication record and leadership in DFG programs (e.g., SPP1726 Microswimmers) indicate significant recognition in the field. He advises students and postdoctoral researchers in theoretical and computational soft matter physics, though specific names are not listed. His research is supported by grants from German funding agencies such as the DFG. Prof. Kierfeld’s group develops and applies advanced simulation methods and collaborates with experimentalists on problems involving elastic instabilities (buckling, wrinkling), microswimmers , and chemomechanical models of cellular structures. The group maintains strong technical development in numerical algorithms and data analysis tools, including open-source software like MLFTM for traction force microscopy.

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Patrick Le Tallecمشاهده پروفایل

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InriaFrance

Patrick Le Tallec is a Professor of Mechanics at École Polytechnique in France, where he currently serves as Dean of the Bachelor Program and is a member of the M3DISIM project. His distinguished academic career spans multiple institutions including Université Paris Dauphine, INRIA (French National Institute for Research in Digital Science and Technology), and international universities such as Stanford University, University of Wisconsin, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He has held leadership positions including Vice President for Education and Head of the Laboratory of Solid Mechanics at École Polytechnique. His educational background includes: Graduate from École Polytechnique Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics from The University of Texas at Austin (1980) Thèse d'Etat in Applied Mathematics from Université Pierre et Marie Curie in Paris (1981) Professor Le Tallec's research focuses on computational mechanics and applied mathematics with expertise in nonlinear mechanics, domain decomposition methods, and multiscale modeling. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical engineering applications, particularly in material science and fluid-structure interactions. He has developed advanced numerical methods for elasticity, viscoelasticity, and fluid dynamics with applications in industrial manufacturing and biomedical engineering. His recent publications demonstrate progression from foundational numerical methods to sophisticated multiscale approaches addressing complex engineering challenges in material science. The research shows particular emphasis on rubber mechanics, fatigue analysis, and computational methods for nonlinear structures, reflecting his ongoing commitment to solving real-world engineering problems through mathematical innovation. His scientific honors include: CISI award in Scientific Computing Prize Blaise Pascal of the French Academy of Sciences Chevalier des Palmes Académiques Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur Officier de l'Ordre National du Mérite Professor Le Tallec has directed over 40 Ph.D. students from 10 different nationalities, demonstrating significant impact in academic mentoring. His research has been supported through extensive collaborations with industrial partners including Michelin, PSA Group, and Dassault Aviation, as well as scientific advisory roles at the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission. He has served as president of the French Society of Applied and Industrial Mathematics and held editorial positions with leading journals in his field. His laboratory work centers around computational mechanics research, particularly through the M3DISIM project at École Polytechnique. His research team brings together mathematicians, engineers, and computer scientists to develop innovative solutions for complex problems in material science and structural mechanics, with applications ranging from industrial tire manufacturing to biomedical engineering.

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Nivedita Guptaمشاهده پروفایل

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University of New HampshireUnited States

Nivedita Gupta serves as Professor and Chair of Chemical Engineering & Bioengineering at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), where she teaches core courses including CHBE 400 (ChE and BioE Lectures), CHBE 502 (Energy Balances), CHBE 601 (Fluid Mechanics and Unit Ops), CHBE 940 (Advanced Transport Phenomena), and CHBE 999 (Doctoral Research). Her office is located in Kingsbury Hall, Room W313, Durham, NH 03824, and she can be contacted at Nivedita.Gupta@unh.edu. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University B.S.E.T. from the Indian Institutes of Technology Dr. Gupta's research centers on fundamental fluid dynamics with emphasis on interfacial phenomena in multiphase systems. She investigates surfactant-laden bubble and drop dynamics, capsule hydrodynamics in confined flows, nanoparticle synthesis in microreactors, and thermocapillary convection in layered fluids. Her work bridges theoretical modeling with experimental validation, addressing challenges in transport phenomena relevant to chemical, biological, and materials engineering applications. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2007-2019) reveals consistent focus on multiphase flow mechanics, particularly surfactant effects on deformable interfaces in microscale and macroscale systems. Key trends include computational modeling of drop/bubble motion in confined geometries, synthesis of functional nanomaterials in continuous-flow reactors, and rheological characterization of nanowire suspensions for printable electronics. Her work appears predominantly in high-impact journals like Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research , Physics of Fluids , and Chemical Engineering Science . No scientific awards were documented in the available sources. As Doctoral Research course instructor (CHBE 999), Dr. Gupta supervises Ph.D. candidates, though specific student names and grant funding details remain unreported in the provided materials. Her leadership as department chair indicates significant administrative responsibilities alongside research and teaching duties.

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Ji-Hwan Kangمشاهده پروفایل

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California State University, Long BeachUnited States

Dr. Ji-Hwan Kang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), part of the College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering from Georgia Tech (2017) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Polymer Science & Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (2017–20). His research focuses on developing bio-inspired soft active materials for dynamically reconfigurable systems, including untethered soft robotics, mechanical logic gates, adaptive surfaces, and drug delivery platforms. This work integrates principles from materials science, nanotechnology, and mechanical engineering to create programmable deformation and instability mechanisms. Dr. Kang’s academic background includes pioneering studies on optofluidic encapsulation, photon upconversion systems, and hierarchical nanostructured energy devices. His recent advancements include shape-morphing materials with tunable mechanical properties for self-folding and light-driven motion. His publications span topics like 3D printing via photopolymerization, elastic origami mechanics, and luminescent solar concentrators. His research trends emphasize cross-disciplinary innovation in smart materials, with a focus on light-responsive systems and energy applications. While no awards are explicitly listed, his contributions to soft robotics and adaptive materials reflect significant scholarly impact. Advising and grant details are not provided in available texts.

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