Research Units
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Biological Design Unit
The Biological Design Unit investigates what determines biological forms by untangling the evolution of structural functions and organismal development in the changing climate.
Naomi Nakayama
Professor
Complex Fluids and Flows Unit
We study multiscale and multiphysics problems related to fluid dynamics by numerical simulations. Our research is focused on turbulence, non-Newtonian fluids and multiphase flows.
Marco Edoardo Rosti
Associate Professor
Continuum Physics Unit
Continuum Physics Unit members carry out theoretical and experimental research in the mechanics of continuous media, including cellular materials, granular materials, and complex fluids with...
Gustavo Gioia
Professor
Droplet and Soft Matter Unit
The Droplet and Soft Matter Unit explores soft matter, droplet, and interfacial physics to do fundamental science that is both beautiful and useful, especially in water-health-energy nexus.
Dan Daniel
Assistant Professor (Transitional)
Fluid Mechanics Unit
The Fluid Mechanics Unit uses theory, experiments, and simulations to seek simple insights into complex flows in nature and engineering.
Pinaki Chakraborty
Interim Dean of Faculty Affairs and Professor, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)
Marine Physics and Engineering Unit
The Marine Physics and Engineering Unit advances the forecast of ocean dynamics and the development of hydrodynamic disaster mitigation alternatives, paving the way for novel ocean technologies.
Amin Chabchoub
Associate Professor
Micro/ Bio/ Nanofluidics Unit
Micro/Bio/Nanofluidic Unit develops lab-on-a-chip devices to probe fluid flows and discover new flow phenomena in microscopic worlds, with applications in biotechnology.
Amy Shen
Provost, Professor, and Vice CEO, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)
Nonlinear and Non-equilibrium Physics Unit
We work in experimental nonlinear, non-equilibrium and soft matter physics. Our current research focuses on fluids, granular media, fluctuations in renewables and quantitative life sciences.
Mahesh Bandi
Professor
Quantum Machines Unit
We study in theory and experiments the engineering of quantum devices built from different subsystems that can collectively perform beyond the individual capabilities of their parts.
Jason Twamley
Professor
Shocks, Solitons and Turbulence Unit
The Shocks, Solitons and Turbulence Unit studies nonlinear-wave phenomena, from space weather to biological networks, to predict and control how mass and energy propagate in space-time
Emile Touber
Transitional Associate Professor