Doctoral Theses: Recent submissions
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Spatiotemporal Signatures of Elastoinertial Turbulence
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2024-09)The addition of small amounts of polymers to a Newtonian solvent makes the fluid viscoelastic, and can lead to significant drag reduction in high-speed flows. The interaction of viscoelasticity and inertia in a dilute ... -
Multiscale design of bioadhesive platforms for next-generation applications in surgery and healthcare
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2024-09)Bioadhesives—materials capable of adhering to biological tissues—hold significant promise as transformative tools in healthcare, offering the ability to repair tissues with ease and minimal damage. These materials present ... -
Critical Material Recovery from Salt-Lakes and Spent Batteries with Membranes and Solvents
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2024-09)The sustainable extraction and recovery of critical metals such as lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements are essential for advancing renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles, and modern electronics. This thesis ...