Christopher E. Carr, Sc.D.

| Research Scientist

 
 
Christopher E. Carr (Photo)
Studying the origin(s), evolution, and adaptability of biological systems through the prism of computation and engineering analysis
 

How to reach me

chrisc@mit.edu | +1-617-216-5012 | Detailed contact information
I am mostly off-campus at my MGH lab bench in the Ruvkun Lab

Research Interests

I am an engineer and scientist focused on instrument development, and application of bioengineering models to interesting scientific problems. I work with a team developing a life detection experiment for Mars, and also carry out research in bioastronautics, human energetics, and aging. Major current interests and efforts include:

  • Instrument developement, microfluidics, thermal cycling, space qualification
  • DNA detection, bioinformatics, polymerase chain reaction, sequencing
  • Space suit design, astronaut performance, human adaptation to space
  • Human gait, energetics of movement and locomotion, and aging

I have job openings related to several research projects.