Bioengineering Hyperbook

Department of Bioengineering


The Physical Adaptations Underlying the Tardigrade’s Resistance to Extreme Environmental Conditions 

Tardigrades, microorganism anatomy, mechanical strength, protein function, thermoresistance

Luccia Jabbour, Eden Karp-Foster, Jeremy Lachance, Wadi Zahka

Mathematical Modeling of Marine Suction Cups

Suction cups, mathematical modelling, elasticity, geometry, biomimicry

Juan Manuel Rocha Angel, Mika Chang, Emily Martin, Tokiniaina Raharison

Using Mathematical Principles to Gain a Deeper Understanding of the Form and Function of Hooves

Hooves, ungulates, Golden ratio, mathematical modelling, Kepler's triangle

Yitian Zhang, Claire Driedger, Marshall Moussavi, Emmanuel Menacho Tardieu

An Evolutionary Analysis of the Chemical Composition of Marine Suction Cups

Suction cups, collagen, evolution, cytoskeleton, biochemistry, sensing

Juan Manuel Rocha Angel, Mika Chang, Emily Martin, Tokiniaina Raharison Ralambomihanta

From Fetus to Fossil: A Microscopic Analysis of the Chemistry of the Hoof Throughout the Stages of Life

Hooves, ungulates, keratin, tissues, decomposition, anatomy

Yitian Zhang, Claire Driedger, Marshall Moussavi, Emmanuel Menacho Tardieu

Mechanical Analysis of Animal Horns

Horns, elasticity, material properties, structural organization, force distribution, anisotropy

Lily Trestan, Rachel Jung, Toufic Jrab, Victor Novakov

A Mathematical Analysis of Animal Horns

Horns, evolution, computational analysis, asymmetry, helices, 3D modelling

Lily Trestan, Rachel Jung, Toufic Jrab, Victor Novakov

Spines: The Multitudes and Multi-functionalities of their Mechanisms

Spines, quills, structural design, defense mechanisms, material properties, biomimicry

Coty Ma, Alexandra Schuck, Éloïse Soderböm, Dan Voicu

The Complexity of Spines and their Mathematical Connections

Spines, structural modelling, Laplace pressure, defense, Voronoi patterns

Coty Ma, Alexandra Schuck, Éloïse Soderböm, Dan Voicu

Biomechanics of Marine Suction Cups and Applications to Artificial Suction Technology

Suction cups, anatomy, papillae, biomimicry, pressure differentiation

Juan Manuel Rocha Angel, Mika Chang, Emily Martin, and Tokiniaina Raharison Ralambomihanta

Fancy Footwork: A Morphological Study of the Role of the Hoof in Ungulate Locomotion in Habitats Around the World

Hooves, ungulates, anatomy, skeletal structure, structural functionality, adaptation

Yitian Zhang, Claire Driedger, Marshall Moussavi, Emmanuel Menacho Tardieu

Biomolecular Applications of Animal Horns

Horns, antlers, growth mechanisms, mutation, genetics, chemical composition

Lily Trestan, Rachel Jung, Toufic Jrab, Victor Novakov

The Hydrodynamic Advantages of Shark Scales

Scales, sharks, hydrodynamics, drag, 3D modelling, fluid dynamics

Eve Barrette-Vanasse, Anne-Frederic Laurin, Rus Trana, Jun Xiao

Spiky Surprises: The Chemistry of Spines and Quills

Spine, Quills, Keratin, Collagen, Biomineralization

Coty Ma, Alexandra Schuck, Éloise Soderböm, Dan Voicu

A Comparison of Keratin Use in Pangolin, Reptile, and Bird Scales

Keratin, Pangolin, Reptile, Bird, Scales, Integumentary System, Feather

Eve Barrette-Vanasse, Anne-Frederic Laurin, Rus Trana, Jun Xiao

Mathematical Modeling of Aerodynamic Functions of Aquatic and Avian Tails

Mathematical Modeling, Aerodynamics, Tails, Fin, Stiffness, Resonance, Propulsion

Moriah Campbell, Martin Pone, Clementine Ruiz

Exploration of Mathematical Laws Governing Claws and their Applications within Flying Animals, Terrestrial Pests, and Amniotes

Mathematical Modeling, Claws, Logarithmic Growth and Spiral, Niche, Biomimicry, Digging, Predator-Prey

Liela Andringa, Alan Fu, Alex Jung, Oscar Cruz Hernandez

Tails: An Investigation into the Variability of Their Structure and Function

Tails, Thermoregulation, Propulsion, Foraging, Aerodynamics, Evolution

Clementine Ruiz, Moriah Campbell, Martin Pone

Investigation into Claw Keratin and Applications within Felines and Venomous Species

Claw, Keratin, Venom/Toxin, Semiochemical, Communication

Liela Andringa, Alan Fu, Alex Jung, Oscar Cruz Hernandez

Reaction Diffusion Patterns in Jaws of the Animal Kingdom

Reaction Diffusion Patterning, Denticles, Morphogenesis, Teeth, Jaws, Growth

Michelle Levy, Riwa Itani, Joseph Marsilio, Irene Simier Requejo