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Andrew Kuhn, Ph.D. profile photo

Andrew Kuhn, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Lab instructor for Chemical and Life Science Engineering unit operations and instrumentation.

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Lukasz Kurgan, Ph.D.

Dean Robert J. Mattauch Chair | Vice Chair of Computer Science

Data scientist specializing in high-throughput structural bioinformatics of proteins & small RNAs.

Structural BioinformaticsIntrinsically Disordered ProteinsProtein-ligand(drug) interactionsComputer-aided molecular modeling Big Data Analysis
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Christopher A. Lemmon, Ph.D.

Inez A. Caudill Distinguished Professorship in Biomedical Engineering; Associate Chair, Department of Biomedical Engineering | B.S., Lehigh University | M.S., University of Wisconsin | Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University

Dr. Lemmon's research lies in cell-generated traction forces and extracellular matrix biology

Cell-generated traction forcesExtracellular matrix biologyCellular mechanotransductionMechanobiology of fibrosisMatrix mechanics and signaling in the tumor microenvironment;
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John Leonard, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus (retired)

Professor Leonard taught databases, user interfaces and video game design.

Modeling and simulation of traffic and transportation systemsTraffic flow theory and traffic engineeringIntelligent transportation systemsInstitutional ResearchStudies of higher education institutions
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Nastassja A. Lewinski, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering

Dr. Lewinski's research topics include nanomaterial toxicity, nanomedicine, and nanoinformatics.

Nanomaterial toxicityNanoinformaticsNanomedicineAdvanced in vitro exposure systemsComparative in vitro – in vivo analyses
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Worth Longest, Ph.D.

Alice T. and William H. Goodwin, Jr. Distinguished Chair, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering

Professor Longest works to address significant current challenges in the field of medical aerosols

Infant Aerosol DeliveryTargeting Inhaled Medications within the LungsInhaled MedicationsRespiratory Drug DeliveryParticle Engineering
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Liang-Chieh Ma, Ph.D.

Research Scientist

To integrate new technology and capabilities into the laboratory operations and expand infrastructure. Collaborates with PIs and users.

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Milos Manic, Ph.D.

Professor of Computer Science

Milos Manic, Ph.D., FIEEE., is director of VCU's Cybersecurity Center and an expert in cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection.

Computational Intelligence Techniques (Machine Learning) with Applications in Energy Cybersecurity and Human Machine InterfacesSoftware Defined NetworksFuzzy Neural Data Mining TechniquesEnergy SecurityHuman-machine Interfaces
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Robert J. Mattauch, Ph.D.

Founding Chair & Dean Emeritus, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Electrical and electronics engineering expert, with a focus on molecular spectroscopy and academic program development

Low-noise Receiver Elements for 100 GHz to 4.7 THz ApplicationRadio AstronomyMolecular Spectroscopy
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Michael J. McClure, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | BE, Vanderbilt University | Ph.D, Virginia Commonwealth University

Understanding the role of extracellular matrix and mechanical forces to regulate skeletal muscle structure, function, and innervation.

Muscle agingCell-matrix interactionsIntegrin-mediated signalingMyoblast fusionRegenerative rehabilitation in skeletal muscle trauma