
Mark A. Nicosia, PhD
- Chair of Mechanical Engineering
- Professor
- Engineering
Programs I Teach
Education
- PhD, Mechanical Engineering (1997)
Pennsylvania State University--University Park (PA)
About Me
I have taught a number of different lecture and laboratory courses and advised senior project groups. My focus is to challenge students while maintaining a respectful classroom environment in which material is rigorously presented and a real connection to the practice of engineering is maintained through applications and examples. I work continuously to improve my teaching skills.
Research Interests
My research is focused on the computational and experimental analysis of physiological systems, particularly the gastrointestinal system. I am currently working on an interinstitutional project developing patient-specific computer models of oropharyngeal swallowing to aid clinicians in developing therapeutic strategies for individuals with swallowing disorders.
Publications
- Nicosia, Mark A. "Theoretical Estimation of Shear Rate During Oropharyngeal Swallowing: Effect of Parial Slip." Journal of Texture Studies 44, no. 2 (2013): 132–139.
- Schievano, Silvia, Karyn Kunzelman, Mark A. Nicosia, Richard P. Cochran, Daniel R. Einstein, Sachin Khambadkone, and Philipp Bonhoeffer. "Percutaneous Mitral Valve Dilatation: Single Balloon Versus Double Balloon. A Finite Element Study." Journal of Heart Valve Disease 18, no. 1 (2009): 28–34.
- Nicosia, Mark A. "A Planar Finite Element Model of Bolus Containment in the Oral Cavity." Computers in Biology and Medicine 37, no. 10 (2007): 1472–1478.
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
Dysphagia Research Society (DRS), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Awards
- Distinguished University Professor, Widener University (2019)
- NIH Grant to study oropharyngeal swallowing (2008–2009)
News
In the Media
- Delaware County Daily Times