Wei-Chun Chin
Assistant Professor
School of Engineering
Office Phone: 209-228-8668
Email: wchin2@ucmerced.edu
My studies have focused on the application of polymer physics, microfabrication and engineering principles to biological systems. The application of the theory and tools from engineering in my work has initiated many innovative and productive research projects. These studies have brought us a better understanding of natural phenomena from the unique perspective of engineering. My current research plans include: (1) Intracellular Ca2+ signaling in acute pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis (CF), asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); (2) Applications of microfabrication techniques to study microenvironment effects on stem cell differentiation; (3) Spontaneous polymer gel assembly in aqueous environment; (4) Intracellular and intercellular signaling in unicellular phytoplankton cells such as red tide related algal cells.
School of Engineering
Office Phone: 209-228-8668
Email: wchin2@ucmerced.edu
Research Interests:
My studies have focused on the application of polymer physics, microfabrication and engineering principles to biological systems. The application of the theory and tools from engineering in my work has initiated many innovative and productive research projects. These studies have brought us a better understanding of natural phenomena from the unique perspective of engineering. My current research plans include: (1) Intracellular Ca2+ signaling in acute pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis (CF), asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); (2) Applications of microfabrication techniques to study microenvironment effects on stem cell differentiation; (3) Spontaneous polymer gel assembly in aqueous environment; (4) Intracellular and intercellular signaling in unicellular phytoplankton cells such as red tide related algal cells.