Marcus Roper

  • Professor / UCLA Mathematics

Professor Marcus Roper is a Professor of Mathematics at UCLA. He develops mathematical models for problems coming from physics and biology. He is particularly interested in (1) fungal mycelia, (2) the microvascular system and (3) design and optimization of inertial microfluidic devices. The projects that his group works on are usually experimentally inspired. Their goal is both to develop new mathematical methods and to gain a better understanding of the world around us.

Recommended grade range for this talk: 6th-8th

Sessions

  • Using math to understand the hidden lives of fungi

    Fungi surround us, but somehow also live dark, hidden lives. Succeeding as organisms requires overcoming challenges to grow and disperse. By understanding the ingenuity of fungal solutions to these challenges, we learn about their mysterious world, as well as how to help prevent the harms that fungi can cause in ours. The other goal of […]