Dr. Luka Pocivavsek

Associate Professor

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Biography

Luka Pocivavsek is an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago in the Department of Surgery. He specializes in the field of computational fluid dynamics and its applications in cardiovascular diseases, particularly congenital heart disease. His research focuses on the development of patient-specific morphoelastic growth models to analyze and predict the progression of aortic dissection. Pocivavsek has published multiple peer-reviewed articles in esteemed journals such as the Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease and Computers in Biology and Medicine, contributing significantly to understanding vascular surgery and patient outcomes. His work also investigates factors influencing endovascular aortic repair and the effects of disturbed flow in arteriovenous fistulas. Through his research, he aims to bridge the gap between computational modeling and clinical applications, enhancing surgical techniques and patient care in vascular surgery.

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Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery, specializing in computational modeling and vascular surgery.

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TOEFL
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IELTS
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Department of Philosophy