Dr. Saad Bhamla

Biography

Saad Bhamla is an Associate Professor in the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on the development of new experimental tools and techniques at the intersection of soft matter and organismic physics to address global health challenges. His lab, BhamlaLab, investigates fundamental questions in physical biology, particularly the ultrafast motion of species such as jellyfish and trap-jaw ants. These organisms achieve accelerations exceeding a million g-forces within nanoseconds, leading to insights into the mechanics of single-cell motility that is not yet fully understood. Bhamla also studies biological soft matter, focusing on the principles that govern the dynamics of soft materials, which have applications in human health. In addition, he is passionate about frugal science—designing and building accessible scientific tools for global health initiatives. Bhamla's work includes field-work, science outreach, and citizen-science initiatives, aiming to reduce barriers to scientific information and healthcare access.

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