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An Introduction to Modeling of Transport Processes: Applications to Biomedical Systems

Hardback

Main Details

Title An Introduction to Modeling of Transport Processes: Applications to Biomedical Systems
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ashim Datta
By (author) Vineet Rakesh
SeriesCambridge Texts in Biomedical Engineering
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:532
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 203
ISBN/Barcode 9780521119245
ClassificationsDewey:610.28
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises; 57 Tables, unspecified; 135 Halftones, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 12 November 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Organised around problem solving, this book gently introduces the reader to computational simulation of biomedical transport processes, bridging fundamental theory with real-world applications. Using this book the reader will gain a complete foundation to the subject, starting with problem simplification, implementing it in software, through to interpreting the results, validation, and optimisation. Ten case studies, focusing on emerging areas such as thermal therapy and drug delivery, with easy to follow step-by-step instructions, provide ready-to-use templates for further applications. Solution process using the commonly used tool COMSOL Multiphysics is described in detail; useful biomedical property data and correlations are included; and background theory information is given at the end of the book for easy reference. A mixture of short and extended exercises make this book a complete course package for undergraduate and beginning graduate students in biomedical and biochemical engineering curricula, as well as a self-study guide.

Author Biography

Ashim Datta is a Professor in the Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University, where he has developed and taught modeling of biomedical processes as a course since 1996. He is recipient of the Michael Tien '72 Excellence in Teaching Award from the College of Engineering, and he has authored and co-authored over 85 technical papers and book chapters, authored a textbook and also co-edited three books on biological heat and mass transfer. Vineet Rakesh is a Research Scientist in the Computational Medicine and Biology Division of a biomedical research company. He received his Ph.D. in Biological Engineering from Cornell University. He has also worked as a teaching assistant for the biomedical process modeling course at Cornell for three years and has been presented with the Outstanding Teaching Assistant award. His research has included modeling of airflow in the upper airway and drug transport in cancer therapy.