Ahmed Al Kindi

Ahmed studies mucin dynamics to understand its role in friction and shear dissipation. He also investigates how mechanical priming modulates MSC-derived chondrocyte and macrophage behavior under stimulated joint conditions, focusing on inflammation, cartilage repair, and metabolic resilience. Currently, he is designing a novel tribometer to study polymer density fluctuations under load.

Faculty Mentor: Prof. Angela Pitenis

Program Mentor: Prof. Beth Pruitt