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Cheng Zhu is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Physics at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University, awarded in 1988, and has extensive research experience in the fields of biomechanics, cell adhesion, signaling molecules, the immune system, and vascular systems. Zhu's contributions to science have been recognized through various awards, including the Hemorheology Microcirculation Award from the International Society Clinical Hemorheology in 2005 and the Woodruff Faculty Fellow Award from 1997 to 2002. He has also received multiple accolades for his role as a Ph.D. Thesis Advisor and distinguished recognition from Sigma Xi for his academic contributions and mentorship. His research involves the investigation of receptor-ligand interactions and the mechanisms of cell adhesion under shear flow. Zhu has authored several influential publications that examine the biophysical properties of cells and their interactions in the cardiovascular system, enhancing the understanding of pathophysiological conditions and potential therapeutic targets.
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