Mona Samer Minkara | |
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| Born | Takoma Park, Maryland, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Wellesley College (BA) University of Florida (PhD) |
| Known for | Respiratory physiology Advocacy for the visually impaired |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Bioengineering |
| Institutions | Northeastern University |
| Doctoral advisors | Kenneth M. Merz Jr. Erik Deumens |
| Website | www |
Mona Minkara is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Northeastern University, a position she held as of 2023. Her research primarily employs computational methods to explore the air-liquid interface, with a particular focus on respiratory physiology and drug delivery. Minkara, who is blind, is also a prominent advocate for the inclusion and support of blind and partially sighted individuals in science and engineering fields.