Bioengineering Hyperbook

Department of Bioengineering


How mathematics governs the nature of tentacles

Tentacles, muscles, simulations, geometry, cylinders, flagella

Yousif Al Shajlawi, Henry Bain, Charles Barakett, Julianna Bede

Mathematical Modeling of Aerodynamic Functions of Aquatic and Avian Tails

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

Moriah Campbell, Martin Pone, Clementine Ruiz

Mathematical Modeling of Resonating Devices in Animals for Communication and Information Reception

Resonating Devices, Communication, Information Conveyance and Reception, Fourier Transform, Acoustic Resonance, Signal Propagation, Frequency Domain, Mathematical Modeling

Archinlin Wang, Henry Stephenson, Syphax Ramdani, Zachary Flynn

Population Dynamics for Mutualistic Relationships

Population dynamics, mutualistic relationships, bees, moths, parasites, ecology

Beth Cushnie, Dorothy Ma, Anh Ngo, Tanoulu Li

A Mathematical Representation of Brain Activity During Sleep

Sleep, brain activity, REM and NREM, circadian rhythm, mathematical modelling, dreams

Kelliane Beland, Taisei Fu, Andres Gonzalez, Grace Shi

Animal Communication: A Mathematical Review

Communication, bioluminescence, pheromones, insects, probability, vocalization

Adam Khan, Janique Mayrand, Olivia Ouellet, Angela Wang

Design, Purpose and Specificity of the Narwhal’s Tusk

Narwhals, tusks, ivory, dental anatomy, growth mechanisms, elephants

Taegan Hallahan, Emma Martin, Marion Vandewynckele-Bossut, Mianchen Wang

The Design of the Spine

Bison, spines, musculoskeletal system, 3D modelling, spinal injuries

Ahmed Bawany, Bianca Dubois, Yzza M’sahi, Michael Parsons

Information Storage and Processing as Part of Pattern Formation, Photoreception, Thermoreception, and Mechanoreception of the Integument

Information storage, integument, Turing patterns, feedback loops, sensing

Juyoun Bae, Andrei Bocan, Justin Charney, Lan Anh Huynh

An Analysis of Sensors and Systems of Artificial Noses

Noses, olfaction, artificial organs, sensing, biosensors

Curtis Ehlert, Ingi El Shahid, Liv Toft, Mary Wan

Visual Lateralization in the Animal Kingdom

Brain lateralization, vision, sensing, signal propagation, memory, neurons

Tuna Gedik, Nassib Hassouna, Mohul Sharma, Michelle Sateen Yazbek

Closed Kinematic Chains: A New Perspective and Analysis of Biological Ability

Kinematic chains, joints, tension, tendons, closed-chain models, locomotion

Andrea Khoury, Nikki Lal, Spencer Levine, Laura Camila Penuela Cardenas

Information Storage and Processing Analysis: The Barn Owl Ear

Barn owls, ear anatomy, sound localization, frequency, sensing

Alessio Palladino, Laura Jahchan, Aidan Licoppe, Shu Yuan Zhang