Dr. Chris Roh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Chris Roh is an Assistant Professor in Biological Environmental Engineering at Cornell University. His research focuses on the well-adapted interactions of insects with their abiotic and biotic surroundings, which inspire innovative engineering designs. He studies fluid mechanics and has a profound interest in how the primary abiotic components of nature—like air and water—interact with the unique morphological and behavioral adaptations of insects. His main research interest is in applying the findings from these studies to various engineering disciplines, including agricultural, biomedical, and aeronautical engineering. Roh teaches courses that cover the fundamentals of fluid dynamics while integrating biological concepts, revealing how the physical rules governing fluid flow exert selective pressure during evolution. His teaching aims to convey the important discoveries in fluid dynamics and the associated biological principles used by organisms to evolve innovative solutions to challenges posed by fluid environments.

Research Interests

Courses

BEE 3310/5310 Bio-Fluid Mechanics BEE 4560/6560 Ecological Mechanics

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture