Dr. Irmgard Bischofberger

Associate Professor

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Biography

Irmgard Bischofberger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and holds the Mark Hyman, Jr. Career Development Professorship. Her research interests are primarily in the areas of pattern formation, fluid dynamics, and soft condensed matter. She has published innovative work in these fields and has received several prestigious awards for her contributions to science and education. Among her accolades, she was honored with the Soft Matter Award at the APS March Meeting in 2022 and the Junior Bose Award for Teaching Excellence at MIT. Bischofberger completed her M.Sc. at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, in 2006 and earned her Ph.D. in 2011. Her postdoctoral experiences include a fellowship at the University of Chicago. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Physical Society and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, and has participated in various leadership roles within these communities.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2011-01-01 — 2015-01-01

University of Chicago • Chicago, Illinois

Conducted research in the areas of fluid dynamics and soft condensed matter.

Awards

#2023

Gallery Soft Matter Award

2023-01-01
#2022

Junior Bose Award for Teaching Excellence

2022-01-01
#2022

Gallery Soft Matter Award

2022-01-01
#2021

Committed Caring Award

2021-01-01
#2021

Milton van Dyke Award Winner

2021-01-01
#2020

Ruth Joel Spira Award Distinguished Teaching

2020-01-01