Fields Forces And Flows In Biological Systems (Hb 2011) Hardcover

Fields, Forces, and Flows in Biological Systems explores the essential forces behind mass transport, electrical currents, and fluid dynamics as they relate to biological and biophysical processes across molecules, cells, tissues, and organs. It introduces key mathematical and engineering principles within the context of physiology and biology, using a structured approach that progresses from molecular to tissue-level scales. The book features real-world examples involving specific cells, biological tissues, and macromolecules, and emphasizes applications such as sensors, actuators, diagnostic tools, and micro-scale devices like bioMEMS and NEMS—where transport mechanisms and electrokinetic interactions play a crucial role. Targeted at advanced undergraduates and graduate students in biomedical and biological engineering, this text also serves as a useful reference for interdisciplinary researchers—from biophysics and physical chemistry to materials science and engineering—looking for a unified understanding of transport phenomena in biological systems.