Prof. Deva Chan — Research Profile
Purdue University · Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering
Graduate application deadlines
Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering
PhD in Biomedical Engineering
Fall 2027Application deadline
Dec 1, 2026
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Source: engineering.purdue.eduChecked Nov 2, 2026MSBME (thesis)
Fall 2027Application deadline
Dec 1, 2026
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Source: engineering.purdue.eduChecked Nov 2, 2026
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Prof. Deva Chan at Purdue University Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering lists Multi-scale orthopedic biomechanics, Mechanobiology of hyaluronan metabolism, function, signaling, Osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease, Brain biomechanics and neurotrauma as their registered research area.
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Recent papers
- Hyaluronan Synthase Isoforms Direct Distinct Patterns of Fibroblast Activation Linked to Fibrosis Progression Versus Resolution Following Renal IschaemiaBiomolecules · Oct 3
- Sensitivity of finite element models to relationship between T 2 relaxation and modulus in articular cartilageComputer Methods in Biomechanics & Biomedical Engineering · Apr 15
- Rumenomics: evaluation of rumen metabolites from healthy sheep identifies differentially produced metabolites across sex, age, and weightAnimal Microbiome · Apr 11
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