Objectif The project aims at enhancing our theoretical understanding on how periodic forcing affects viscoelastic flow in one and two fluid phases at microscales and to apply such understanding to problems of biological and technological importance. The ‘state of the art’ regarding the understanding of the dynamics of one viscoelastic fluid phase at microscales, allow us to study fluids confined in complex geometries. For two fluid phases, more fundament research is needed since the effect of pulsed pressure gradients on the stability of interfaces is still to be explored in simple geometries. The project is therefore divided into two lines. Project line 1 tackles the problem of blood flow in tumor vasculature with the purpose of developing a methodology capable of predicting whether a tumor vascular network needs immediate attention or not by relating structure with hemodynamics. In particular we will study the effect of anastomosis, because it is most relevant around cancer tumors and its function has not been clearly established. Project line 2 concerns the study of the stability of interfaces in microfluidics forced by pulsed pressure gradients. We will develop fundamental knowledge to elucidate the role that play, on the interface instabilities, surface tension, confinement, dynamic wetting and degree of viscoelasticity. Results of this research are important from a scientific perspective and might lead to innumerable applications in microfluidic LAB-ON-A-CHIP devices. Champ scientifique natural sciencesphysical sciencesclassical mechanicsfluid mechanicsmicrofluidicsengineering and technologyother engineering and technologiesmicrotechnologylab on a chipmedical and health sciencesclinical medicineoncologynatural sciencesmathematicspure mathematicsgeometry Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Thème(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IIF - Marie Curie Action: "International Incoming Fellowships" Appel à propositions FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IIF Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement MC-IIF - International Incoming Fellowships (IIF) Coordinateur UNIVERSITAT DE BARCELONA Contribution de l’UE € 226 548,40 Adresse GRAN VIA DE LES CORTS CATALANES 585 08007 Barcelona Espagne Voir sur la carte Région Este Cataluña Barcelona Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contact administratif Xavier Gutiérrez (Mr.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée