Research topics
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Group members
The interdisciplinary research group "Mechanics of Cells in Complex Media" (MC2) focusses on the mechanics and dynamics of living or biomimetic systems and materials using experimental and modeling approaches. Recent research topics include:
Subcellular Structures and Single Cells
Cells on Surfaces and Cell – Matrix Interactions
Cell Aggregates and Tissues
Elastic Shells
Interested students should contact directly any member of the group and inquire about possibilities for internships or Ph.D. projects.
Our experimental tools include cell culture and preparation of biological samples, microfluidics, advanced techniques in microscopy and mechanical characterization of complex media (AFM, TFM, confocal microscopy, image analysis, rheometry). On the theoretical side, we develop data driven models as well as abstract minimal mathematical models, employing full numerical simulations and parameter continuation methods.
The group is strongly involved in the LabEx Tec21 as well as the mechanics federation Fed 3G and the GDR MECABIO. It is also linked to GDR MFA, GDR AQV, GDR Liquides aux Interfaces and GDR Micro Nano Fluidique.
| Professors and research fellows | ||
|---|---|---|
| COUPIER Gwennou | Research fellow (CNRS section 09) | |
| DEBARRE Delphine | Research fellow (CNRS section 04) | |
| ETIENNE Jocelyn | Research fellow (CNRS section 09) | |
| ISMAIL Mourad | Associate professor (UGA section 26) | |
| JOHN Karin | Research fellow (CNRS section 09) | |
| LAURENT Valérie | Associate professor (UGA section 28) | |
| MIHALCESCU Irina | Professor (UGA section 28) | |
| RECHO Pierre | Chargé de Recherche (CNRS section 09) | |
| VERDIER Claude | Research director (CNRS section 09) | |
| Technical support | ||
|---|---|---|
| BALLET Patrice | IT UGA | |
| MICHEL Richard | IT CNRS | |
| REVILLOUD Jean | IT CNRS | |
| VAN MELLE-GATEAU Mathilde | IT CNRS | |
| Students and PostDocs | ||
|---|---|---|
| BOUIZAKARNE Sara | PhD student | |
| CHABOUH Georges | PhD student | |
| CHELLY Haythem | PhD student | |
| ERLICH Alexander | Postdoc | |
| KIRICHUK Oksana | PhD student | |
| LECOMPTE William | PhD student | |
| MARTIN-WORTHAM Julie | PhD student | |
| YAYA François | PhD student | |
| ZAMORA MEDINA Loeiz | PhD student | |
