Research
Our research focuses on applying nonlinear dynamics, pattern formation, and stochastic processes to solve complex biological problems. Currently, we are working on several exciting projects:
Statistical Mechanics of Protein Networks: Applying statistical mechanics to describe coarse-grained network models of large proteins.
Cardiac Arrhythmias and Pattern Formation: Studying dynamical pattern formation in heart tissue that can lead to dangerous cardiac arrhythmias.
Nonlinear Dynamics of Driven Cells: Exploring how the nonlinear dynamics of a driven cell depend on its spatial architecture.
Synchronization Theory and Heart Rate: Applying the theory of synchronization to understand heart rate fluctuations.
Subcellular Positioning via Diffusion: Developing a theory of how subcellular structures use diffusion to position themselves by sensing their environment.
If you are interested in using innovative physics and mathematical tools alongside cutting-edge numerical simulations to gain insights into biological systems, please reach out to us.
Research Group
Postdoctoral researcher: D'Artagnan Greene
Graduate Research: Andrew Noren
Former students:
Melodie Nguyen (Univ. of Denver)
Jeremy Gong (Industry)
Luis Romero (SURVICE corporation, scientific programmer)
Alan Perstin (West Physics, Medical Physicist)
Gonzalo Hernandez-Hernandez (UC Davis, Biophysics))
Varderes Barsegyan (CSU Long Beach, Computer Science)
Sina Zareian (Claremont Graduate School, Mathematics)
D'Artagnan Greene (UC Irvine, Biochemistry)
Jon Spalding (UC Riverside, Physics)
Jesse Myers ( Infosys, Programmer))