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Mathematical Models of Brain Multi-Physics

Project Description:

Mathematical modeling describing complex chemo-physical processes taking place in brain can highlight mechanisms of health and disease and, thus, contribute to the betterment of diagnostic and therapeutic tools. The focus of this research is to develop mathematical models and corresponding numerical simulations in MATLAB to study brain functional non-locality and mechano-metabolism in the context of various brain disorders like Alzheimer's disease and glioblastoma. Stochastic aspects will also be considered.

Faculty Name and Email:

Corina Drapaca csd12@psu.edu

Research Area(s):

Engineering Science and Mechanics/Mathematics

Number of Available Positions:

2

Project Start Date:

Spring 2026

Remote or In-Person or Hybrid?

Hybrid

Estimated Time Commitment:

10

Potential for Summer Research Continuation:

Maybe

Potential for Research Credit (496/497) or Independent Study:

Maybe / to be discussed

Required Courses or Skills:

mathematics, mechanics and MATLAB

Preferred Student Background:

ESM/mathematics