Current: 
| Abraham D. Stroock
Associate Professor
Director of Graduate Studies
School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
and Kavli Institute at Cornell for Nanoscale Science
Cornell University
bio: I grew up in Colorado and Massachusetts. I've lived in France for several years and have dual citizenship (US and France). I live in Ithaca with my wife, three boys, many bicycles, and a few chickens. I studied physics and chemistry at Cornell, the University of Paris, and Harvard and joined the faculty of Cornell in chemical engineering in 2003.
research interests: Transport phenomena and thermodynamics of liquids; biophysics of plant and mammalian tissues; self organization.
personal interests: Cycling; hiking; photography; sculpture; transportation policy.
contact:
a: 260 Olin Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
w: www.cheme.cornell.edu/abestroock
e: abe.stroock (at) cornell.edu
t: +1 607-255-4276 |
Post-doctoral fellows:
| Fulton E. Rockwell
Post-doctoral Fellow
School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
bio: I grew up in NYC, and a farm in the mid-hudson valley of NY. I entered a masters program at the Yale School of Forestry with an interest in agroecology, intending to do conservation work, but instead became fascinated by plants. I earned a PhD in plant biology from Harvard in 2010, and am currently an NSF post-doc in a program bridging biology and the physical sciences hosted by the Stroock lab. I also have a two year old. research interests: Coupled heat and mass transport in leaves; poroelasticity in plants; evolution of plant form and function.
personal interests: I love dogs, hiking, cooking, music, and macroeconomics blogs.
contact:
a: 260 Olin Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
e: fulton.rockwell (at) cornell.edu |
| Olivier Vincent
Post-doctoral Fellow
School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
bio: I
grew up in the French Alps near Grenoble and later moved to the Paris area, to
do my undergrad in Physics at Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS) in Cachan. I came
back to the mountains to do my PhD at the University of Grenoble, and then
joined Abe Stroock’s group at Cornell University as a post-doc in November
2012. research interests: physics
of liquids & soft matter (water, bubbles, vesicles, gels etc.), biophysics
– plant biomechanics (transport of water, fast motion mechanisms in plants
etc.), microfluidics.
personal interests: outdoor
sports (mountain biking, ski touring, hiking, sailing), playing music (piano,
guitar, and a little bit of drums).
contact:
a: 224 Olin Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
e: olivier.vincent (at) cornell.edu |  | Matthew
J. Paszek
Fellow –
Kavli Institute
Laboratory
for Solid State and Atomic Physics
bio: I’m originally from Upstate, growing up in
Buffalo, NY and completing my undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering at
Cornell. I went on to Philadelphia to
complete my PhD in Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and then to
San Francisco as a Postdoctoral Fellow investigating cancer mechano-biology
with Dr Valerie Weaver. I’ve now
returned to Ithaca to work with Prof. Stroock and Fischbach as a Fellow in the
Kavli Institute at Cornell for Nanoscale Science. My current work focuses on developing optical
and nanoscience tools to investigate biomedical questions at the interface of
engineering, nanoscience, and mechano-biology.
research interests: Cell biophysics
and mechanics, cancer, glycobiology, spatial biology, optical nanoscopy,
computational biology
personal
interests: Volleyball, running, cycling,
the outdoors, cooking, and brewing
contact:
a: 155 Weill Hall
e: mjp31 (at) cornell.edu |
PhD Candidates:
| Lina Aboulmouna
Graduate Student School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
bio: I
grew up in Tullahoma, Tennessee, known for being within a 20 mile
radius of Bonnaroo, maybe for Arnold Air Force Base, and perhaps less so
for having the widest road in the world. In May 2011 I received my B.E.
in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering with a Biotechnology Focus
from Vanderbilt University. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Chemical
and Biomolecular Engineering at Cornell.
research interests: Understanding the dynamic interactions between cells and their surrounding microenvironment to aid in dissecting the framework of cell
signaling to tissue/organ function. Additionally, to determine
mechanistic aspects of healthy and tumor cell angiogenesis using both
computational and experimental tools.
personal interests: running, hiking, adventuring, writing, and last but not least: working on fun and interactive science activities with kids!
contact: a: 115 Olin Hall
e: lma89 (at) cornell.edu
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| William Bedell
Graduate Student
School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
bio: I am a native of Portland, Oregon. A lifetime lover of biology and technology, I received a BS in Chemical Engineering with an option in Bioprocess Engineering from Oregon State University in 2012. The following summer I moved from Corvallis to Cornell in Upstate New York to study vascular tissue engineering with the Stroock Group for a PhD in Chemical Engineering.
research interests: I am interested in growing blood vessels in vitro. My research will focus on recapitulating key aspects of vascular morphogenesis, including anastomosis and remodeling, by fabricating and culturing accurate analogs of microvascular networks.
personal interests: I like bamboo, architecture, cephalopods, science fiction, music, evolutionary psychology, and fine beer. I enjoy hiking and traveling but my chief hobby is constructing aquariums and terrariums when I have the time and space.
contact:
a: 330 Duffield Hall
e: wrb92 (at) cornell.edu |
| Eugene Choi
Graduate Student
School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
bio: I grew up in Seoul, South Korea and have been studying in the U.S. since high school. I have been studying and working in the Stroock group since the winter of 2010.
research interests: Thermodynamics and physical chemistry of metastable liquid water.
personal interests: Playing musical instruments, learning languages, swimming.
contact:
a: 224 Olin Hall
e: ec495 (at) cornell.edu |
| I-Tzu Chen
Graduate Student
School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
bio: I grew up in Taipei, Taiwan. I majored in Chemical Engineering and obtained my B.S. from National Taiwan University (NTU). Upon graduation, I joined the PhD program in Chemical Engineering at Cornell University and have been working in Stroock's group since 2011.
research interests: Water transport in plants; thermodynamics and applications of liquid under tension.
personal interests: Travel; movie; shoes; snowboarding; Japanese culture.
contact:
a: 224 Olin Hall
e: ic249 (at) cornell.edu |
| Erik J. Huber
Graduate Student
Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
bio: I have spent most of my life in upstate New
York, growing up in the small town of Fulton, about 90 minutes north of
Ithaca. I hold undergraduate degrees
from Alfred State College and The University at Buffalo in Engineering Science
and Mechanical Engineering, respectively.
After earning my Masters degree from Columbia University in 2010, it was
a natural fit for me to return to upstate NY to pursue my doctorate here at
Cornell University.
research interests: My broad interest is in energy and mass
transport and I work in the field of fluid mechanics in the Mechanical
Engineering Department. Currently I
model two-phase flow fields within the geologic subsurface (a porous medium
with very low permeability). This
research is motivated by the process of carbon sequestration, which has been
proposed as a method for offsetting anthropogenic carbon emissions as we move
towards a future of sustainable energy.
personal interests: Outside of my studies, I enjoy much of the outdoor scenery
Ithaca has to offer, including the local hiking trails and nearby skiing. In the summer, few things are better than a
BBQ by the lake, and if I am ever feeling too good about myself, I enjoy the
frustrations of a nice round of golf.
contact:
a: 224 Olin Hall
e: erikjhuber (at) gmail.com
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| John P. Morgan
Graduate Student
School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
bio: I studied Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry as an
undergraduate. At Cornell, I'm a PhD student in the Department
of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering in Professor Stroock's
Lab.
research interests: Biochemical physics of mammalian tissues, self organization.
personal interests: ChemE's intramural sports teams (ChemE Beasts) soccer,
football, softball, volleyball.
contact:
a: 330 Duffield Hall
e: jpm339 (at) cornell.edu
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| Vinay V. Pagay
Graduate Student
Departments of Horticulture and Chemical and Biomolecular
Engineering
bio: I grew up in India
and have studied or worked in Canada, U.K., and U.A.E. My previous degrees are
from McGill University (Computer Engineering), Brock University (Viticulture
and Enology), and Cornell University (Viticulture). I joined the Stroock group in
Summer 2009.
research interests: transport
and thermodynamics of water in plants, xylem cavitation and embolism recovery, physiological
and hydraulic effects of water stress in grapevines
personal interests: tennis, triathlons, golf, photography, traveling
contact:
a: 224 Olin Hall
e: vvp4 (at) cornell.edu |
| Michael Santiago Piñero
Graduate Student
Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
bio: Born and raised under the warm weather and beautiful beaches of Puerto
Rico. I received my bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering at the
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez in 2010. During my undergraduate
years, I interned in the NIST, UW-Madison, MIT, and the US Forest
Service. After such a varied work experience, I entered Cornell in 2010
to do a PhD with Abe. Hitting my research hard so I can graduate and go
somewhere warm!
research interests: Electrokinetic phenomena to manipulate and study metastable water. Microfluidics.
personal interests: Lifestyle design, Paleolithic nutrition & lifestyle, Fitness, Geeky gadgets, Motorcycling, Cooking.
contact:
a: 224 Olin Hall e: ms2343 (at) cornell.edu
t: 607-232-9244 | | Mengrou Shan
Graduate Student
School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
bio: I grew up in Beijing, China. In 2008, I came to the U.S. for undergraduate study. I received a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University in 2012. I have been working in the Stroock group to study vascular tissue engineering as a PhD student since August 2012.
research interests: Microfluidic assay design and fabrication, 3D vascular morphogenesis in vitro under multi-cell type environment
personal interests: hiking, swimming, movies, travelling
contact:
a: 330 Duffield Hall
e: ms2796 (at) cornell.edu
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Undergraduates: | Zachary M. Sherman
Undergraduate
School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
bio: From Phoenix, Arizona, I am a member of the chemical engineering undergraduate class of 2013.
research interests: metastability of water personal interests: trombone, piano, swimming, tennis contact: e: zms9 (at) cornell.edu |
Collaborating Students: | Peter DelNero
Graduate Student
Department of Biomedical Engineering - Fischbach Lab
bio: Originally from the great state of Kansas, I graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2011 with a B.E. in Chemical Engineering. My undergraduate research experience included work with Dr. Ann Richmond of the Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center and Dr. Melody Swartz at the EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland.
research interests: My project uses tissue-engineered microfluidic assays to study tumor angiogenesis and anti-angiogenic therapy. These biomimetic platforms provide an innovative toolbox to probe the complex chemical and mechanical cues of the tumor microenvironment.
personal interests: My favorite hobbies are ultimate frisbee, biking, and adventuring. I hope to begin kite boarding this spring.
contact:
a: 115 Weill Hall
e: pfd28 (at) cornell.edu |
| Young Hye Song
Graduate Student
Department of Biomedical Engineering - Fischbach Lab
bio: I was born and raised in Seoul, Korea. Then I came to the United States to study Chemical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. Starting Fall 2010, I've been pursuing my PhD in Biomedical Engineering here at Cornell.
research interest: the role of adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) in tumor angiogenesis and breast cancer bone metastasis. I'm using 3D tissue culture and microfluidic approaches to study tumor microenvironment.
personal interest: food, musicals, playing in a band, learning foreign languages, and just hanging out with my favorite people.
contact:
a: 155 Weill Hall
e: ys475 (at) cornell.edu |
Alumni:- Stephane Badaire - Research Scientist, Michelin R&D.
- Michael Craven - Research Scientist, iFyber Inc.
- Nak Won Choi - Senior Research Scientist, Korean Institute of Science and Technology.
- Valerie Cross - Product specialist, W.L. Gore and Associates, Medical Products
Division
- Anthony Diaz - Senior Chemist, L'Oreal.
- Amit Pharkya - Research Scientist, Lam Research.
- David Sessoms - Technical Director, NanoMotif, Inc.
- Vikram Singh - Research Scientist, Conoco Phillips R&D.
- Pavithra Sundararajan - Senior Scientist, Pre-Clinical Division, Merck.
- Tobias Wheeler - Research Scientist, Caliper Inc.
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