Overview
My research interests include modeling the effects of human airway anatomy on respiratory airflow patterns, deposition of inhaled gases and particle transport using computational fluid dynamics.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor in Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences
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2025 - Present
Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery,
Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences
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Recent Publications
Nasal cycling effects in intranasal drug delivery efficiency to the olfactory cleft.
Journal Article Respir Physiol Neurobiol · January 2026 BACKGROUND: Optimizing olfactory cleft drug delivery remains a significant challenge due to the anatomical complexity of the nasal cavity and olfactory cleft location. While various strategies have been explored to improve targeting, the influence of nasal ... Full text Link to item CiteInvestigating the Challenges of Managing Coexisting Subglottic Stenosis and Bronchopulmonary Diseases Medically Using Computational Modeling.
Journal Article Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · December 31, 2025 OBJECTIVE: Subglottic stenosis (SGS) coexists with bronchopulmonary disease, complicating topical therapy given the distinct anatomical targets. Optimizing inhaled medication delivery to both regions remain a therapeutic challenge. This study evaluates the ... Full text Link to item CitePilot Study of Nasal Anatomic and Functional Contributions to Odor Identification Variability.
Journal Article Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol · December 31, 2025 INTRODUCTION: The role of conductive factors on olfactory acuity has received little attention. The relationships between nasal anatomy, inspiratory airflow and olfaction remain unclear, including if nasal anatomic and functional factors account for some v ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
2/3 CTSA K12 Program at Duke University
ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2025 - 2030Developing a Pathway for Preparing Underrepresented Minority Students for a Career in Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders · 2024 - 2029Duke Preparing Research Scholars in Biomedical Sciences- Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute of General Medical Sciences · 2022 - 2027View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
North Carolina State University ·
2010
Ph.D.