Speakers
Sarah Olson
(Worcester Polytechnic Institute)
Eric Lauga
(University of Cambridge)
David Stein
(Flat Iron Institute)
Sharon Lubkin
(North Carolina State University)
Enkeleida Lushi
(Soft Active Matter Lab)
Paula Vasquez
(University of South Carolina)
Yuan-Nan Young
(New Jersey Institute of Technology)
Francesca Bernardi
(Worcester Polytechnic Institute)
Description
Biological fluid–structure interactions arise in environments ranging from Newtonian liquids to complex non-Newtonian media such as mucus, cytoplasm, and extracellular matrices. This minisymposium focuses on Newtonian and non-Newtonian biofluid mechanics, integrating theoretical analysis, experimental observations, mathematical modeling, and numerical simulations. Topics include microscale locomotion and transport, fluid–structure interactions, rheological effects on biological function, and multiscale biomechanical phenomena. By bringing together diverse methodological perspectives, the minisymposium aims to foster cross-disciplinary dialogue and advance our understanding of biological flows in complex fluid environments.
Authors
Sarah Olson
(Worcester Polytechnic Institute)
Sookkyung Lim
(University of Cincinnati)
Owen Lewis
(University of New Mexico)
