Dr. Gonca Erdemci Tandogan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gonca Erdemci-Tandogan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Western University. Her research is primarily focused on Soft Matter and Biological Physics, utilizing theoretical computational techniques to understand the fundamental physical mechanisms underlying complex biological processes. She has a particular interest in collective cell behavior and modeling embryonic developmental processes using tools from soft matter statistics. Through her publications, she has made significant contributions to the fields of cell tissue mechanics, developmental biophysics, and virology. Notable works include studies on myosin waves in Drosophila cardiac progenitors and the impact of cellular rearrangement on the rheology of confluent tissues. She leads research that aspires to bridge the gap between physical theories and biological applications, enhancing our understanding of how physical forces shape living matter. Her academic endeavors include supervising undergraduate students and collaborating with multiple research teams across various disciplines.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.