Engines of Life: Bioinspired, Self-Pumping Fluids

Engines of Life: Bioinspired Self-pumping Fluids

Sperm, bacteria, and tissues, all work as engines of life converting chemical energy into motion. These systems are known as active materials and are capable of self-pumping with a prominent role in biological processes, from organ formation to tumor progression. This research project investigates the physical conditions for the development of self-pumping flows of active matter. This grant will allow hiring of two PhDs and two postdocs as well as purchasing of high performance computing facilities.