Elise Morgan

Professor, Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering

Professor Elise Morgan is affiliated with the Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and the Division of Materials Science at BU. Her research focuses on the interplay between the mechanical behavior, structure, and biological function of tissues. She uses methods from engineering mechanics, materials science, and cell and molecular biology to investigate how mechanical “signals” (forces and displacements) contribute to the development, adaptation, degeneration, and regeneration of bone and cartilage. This work involves experimentation, computational modeling, and theoretical analysis. Through her research, Professor Morgan hopes to gain insight into causes and potential treatments for diseases or conditions such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and impaired bone healing.