Dr. Igor Aronson

Professor

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Biography

Igor Aronson is the Huck Chair Professor at Pennsylvania State University, where he holds appointments in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, and Mathematics. His research focuses on cross-disciplinary topics including bioengineering, materials science, applied mathematics, and chemistry. He specializes in mathematical modeling and experimental characterization of a broad class of active biological and synthetic systems, with interests in metabolism, non-equilibrium processes, self-organization, and collective behavior. His work involves studying self-propelled organisms, synthetic agents, and collective motions such as those seen in bird flocks and robotic swarms. Aronson’s research includes mathematical modeling of cell motility and collective cell migration, as well as theoretical studies of active biocomposites exemplified by swimming bacteria and biological liquid crystals. He has notable publications in leading journals and has received significant recognition including several fellowships and awards throughout his career, highlighting his contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Awards

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Gold Medal

1982-01-01
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Wolfson Research Fellowship

1991-01-01
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Alexander-von-Humboldt Fellowship

1991-01-01
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Guastello Research Fellowship

1993-01-01
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Fellow

2002-01-01
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Henry Poincare Invited Professor

2005-01-01
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Ville de Paris invited professorship

2006-01-01
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Ville de Paris invited professorship

2013-01-01
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CNRS Scholar

2010-01-01
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Outstanding Postdoctoral Mentor Award

2013-01-01
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Board Governors Distinguished Performance Award

2014-01-01

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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