Hosted by the College of Engineering and School of Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

Exciting research advances often occur at disciplinary intersections rather than within established disciplines.

Professor Taher Saif’s lecture provides an example of cross-disciplinary research. The lecture emphasizes the importance of mechanics for the understanding of brain health. Panelists will examine how integration of engineering and biological sciences advance our understanding of biological phenomena and processes.

This panel brings together leading experts from the engineering and the biological sciences. Panelists have extensive expertise in cross-disciplinary research between engineering disciplines and biological sciences.

Cross-disciplinarity refers to research that integrates methods and knowledge from different disciplines.

Panelists will consider opportunities and challenges of cross-disciplinary research. Panelists will reflect on cross-disciplinary research approaches, how to train the next generation of scientists, potential future research opportunities and societal relevance.

Moderator

• Thomas Siegmund, Professor, Mechanical Engineering

Panelists

• Ashwin Ramachandran, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
• Daniel Szymanski, Professor, Department of Botany and Plant Pathology | Courtesy Appointment, Department of Biological Sciences
• Pablo Zavattieri, Jerry M. and Lynda T. Engelhardt Professor of Civil Engineering