Biography:
Research Interests:
- Physiological, pathological and post-surgical mechanics of the mitral and tricuspid Valves
- Effect of hemodynamic forces on the mechanobiology of aortic valves
- Hemodynamics of the total cavopulmonary connection in congenital hypoplastic left hearts
- Fluid mechanics of mechanical and polymeric heart valves
- Development of a novel fluid management device for use in a pediatric ECMO-CVVH setup
Education
B.Sc. 1973, University College, University of London, England
Ph.D. 1978, California Institute of Technology