Course Details

Computational Biomechanics

Finite Differences, Finite Elements Method: introduction to MATLAB and COMSOL software
Tumor growth models: Discrete/stochastic and continuum level models for the simulation of (a) avascular and (b) vascular tumors
Gene regulatory networks: Network of intracellular reactions for the lac operon network- Cell level deterministic models – Stochastic models: Gillespie algorithm
Biofluid Mechanics: Windkessel model- Navier-Stokes equations – blood flow
Introduction to Biomaterials & Nano-biomaterials- Applications (Tissue Mechanics and Targeted Drug Delivery)
Prosthetics and Biomedical applications: 3D Bioprinting – Custom-made implants and Applications.
Nanobiomechanics- Mechanical properties – Design of experiments and models for nano-biomaterials
Biomaterials mechanics – Biological response of nanosystems- Cell transport mechanisms and permeability