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Christoph Schmidt is a Hertha Sponer Distinguished Professor in the Department of Physics and holds additional appointments in the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Biology, and Biomedical Engineering at Duke University. His research focuses on the physical principles underlying mechanobiology, exploring the mechanics of cells and tissues to understand how they respond to mechanical stimuli. Schmidt has made significant contributions to the field of biophysics, particularly in the mechanics of biological materials and the development of novel techniques for probing the mechanical properties of living cells. He has authored numerous publications in high-impact journals, reflecting his expertise in soft matter physics, cellular mechanics, and biophysical optics. Schmidt is also a co-director of the Duke Materials Initiative.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)