Alex Mogilner

Alex Mogilner is a Professor of Mathematics and Biology at New York University, affiliated with the Department of Mathematics. His research focuses on Computational Biology, Cell Biophysics, and Mathematical Biology. Mogilner develops mathematical models to explore the biology of molecular machines involved in cellular processes such as mitotic spindle formation and cell motility. His work integrates analytical and computational methods, including PDEs, free boundary simulations, and stochastic processes, to understand phenomena like cell polarization, actin-myosin contraction, and chromosome segregation. He collaborates closely with experimental biologists to refine models and test predictions. Mogilner's research also includes simulating cells as free boundary problems and investigating how cells sense electric fields.

Alex Mogilner is a Professor of Mathematics and Biology at New York University, specializing in biophysics, cell biology, and mathematical biology. His research focuses on understanding the physical mechanisms underlying cell motility, including actin polymerization, adhesion dynamics, and force generation. He investigates how cells move, divide, and interact through quantitative models and experimental approaches. His work explores topics such as the role of actin and myosin in cell shape determination, the mechanics of filopodial protrusion, and the physics of collective cell behavior. Mogilner's research bridges experimental biology and mathematical modeling to uncover the principles governing cellular processes.