Dr. Lydia Bourouiba

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lydia Bourouiba is an expert in fluid dynamics and disease transmission. Her research focuses on elucidating the fundamental physical mechanisms that shape the transmission dynamics of pathogens in human, animal, and plant populations. With a Ph.D. from McGill University, her work employs both theoretical and experimental approaches to address significant issues in public health, particularly regarding nosocomial, respiratory, and waterborne diseases. Bourouiba’s laboratory investigates a range of key topics, including pathogen-fluid interactions, turbulence in multiphase flows, and the physical principles underlying droplet formation and dispersion in various environments. She is known for her pioneering contributions to the understanding of fluid dynamics in relation to disease transmission and the development of effective control strategies.

Research Interests

Awards

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G.K. Batchelor Lecturer

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Paul Gray Award

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American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Fellow

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American Physical Society Fellow

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Ole Madsen Mentoring Award

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Shimizu Professorship

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Smith Family Foundation Odyssey Award

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Tse Cheuk Ng Tai’s Prize for Innovative Research

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Sigma XI Full Membership Award

Courses

Fluid Dynamics and Disease Nonlinear Dynamics Multivariable Calculus Differential Equations