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Oliver Jensen is a Professor in Applied Mathematics at The University of Manchester, Department of Mathematics. His research interests span continuum mechanics, transport processes, multiscale methods, and mathematical modelling in medicine and biology. He applies these techniques to studies of cell, tissue, and organ biomechanics, with applications ranging from the human respiratory and cardiovascular systems to plant growth and development. He has held academic positions at The University of Nottingham and University of Cambridge, and is currently based at The University of Manchester.
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Oliver E. Jensen is a Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Manchester, specializing in Applied Mathematics, Fluid Mechanics, Biomechanics, and Mathematical Biology. His research focuses on biofluid mechanics, particularly in flexible tubes, and the mathematical modeling of biological systems. He investigates phenomena such as surfactant spreading, fluid dynamics in deformable channels, and the biomechanics of plant and animal tissues. His work also includes computational models for intestinal tissue renewal, cancer, and collagen fibril assembly. Jensen's research bridges theoretical and applied mathematics to address complex biological and engineering challenges.