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Chemical Engineering Dept.
MS-362
Rice University
PO Box 1892
Houston, TX 77251-1892

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713-348-5208

FAX
713-348-5478

Office:
B217 Abercrombie

 

 



  

PUBLICATIONS

 

Selected Recent Publications


B. B. Youssef G. Cheng, K. Zygourakis and P. Markenscoff, “Parallel Implementation of a Cellular Automaton Modeling the Growth of Three-Dimensional Tissues,” J. High Perf. Comp. Applications, in press.

G. Cheng, B. B. Youssef P. Markenscoff and K. Zygourakis, “Cell Population Dynamics Modulate the Rates of Tissue Growth Processes,” Biophysical J., 90, 713-724 (2006).

G. Cheng and K. Zygourakis, “Cell Migration,” Tissue Engineering and Artificial Organs, J. D. Bronzino, Ed., Taylor and Francis, CRC Press (2006).

H. Shin, K. Zygourakis, M. C. Farach-Carson, M. J. Yaszemski, A. G. Mikos, “Modulation of differentiation and mineralization of marrow stromal cells cultured on biomimetic hydrogels modified with Arg-Gly-Asp containing peptides,” J. Biomed. Mater. Res. Part A, 69A, 535-543 (2004)

S. Perkins, II and K. Zygourakis, “Detection and Characterization of Coal and Char Particle Ignitions,” Ind. Eng. Chem. Res,. 43, 3085-3091 (2004).

H. Shin, K. Zygourakis, M. C. Farach-Carson, M. J. Yaszemski and A. G. Mikos, "Attachment, proliferation, and migration of marrow stromal osteoblasts cultured on biomimetic hydrogels modified with an osteopontin-derived peptide," Biomaterials, 25, 895–906 (2004). [Download PDF]

Y. Cai and K. Zygourakis, “A Multi-Scale Transient Model for Combustion of Highly Porous Chars,” Ind. Eng. Chem. Research, 42, 2746-2755 (2003). [Download PDF]

E. Behravesh, K. Zygourakis, and A.G. Mikos, “Adhesion and Migration of Marrow-Derived Osteoblasts on in Situ Crosslinkable Poly(propylene fumarate co-ethylene glycol) Based Hydrogels with a Covalently Linked RGDS Peptide for Bone Tissue Engineering,” J Biomed Mater Res., 65A, 261–271 (2003) [Download PDF]

E. Behravesh, S. Jo, K. Zygourakis and A. G. Mikos , "Synthesis of In Situ Crosslinkable Macroporous Biodegradable Poly(Propylene Fumarate-b-Ethylene Glycol) Hydrogels,” Biomacromolecules, 3, 374-381 (2002). [Download PDF]

S. Kouvroukoglou, K. C. Dee, R. Bizios, L.V. McIntire and K. Zygourakis, "Endothelial Cell Migration on Surfaces Modified with Covalently-Bound Adhesive Peptides," Biomaterials, 21, 1725-1733 (2000). [Download PDF]

A.J. Bergman and K. Zygourakis, "Migration of lymphocytes on fibronectin-coated surfaces: temporal evolution of migratory parameters," Biomaterials, 20, 2235-2244 (1999). [Download PDF]

S. Kouvroukoglou, C. L. Lakkis, J. D. Wallace, K. Zygourakis and D. E. Epner,"Bioenergetics of Rat Prostate Cancer Cell Migration," Prostate, 34, 137-144 (1998). [Download PDF]

K. Zygourakis, "Quantification and Regulation of Cell Migration," Tissue Engineering, 2 (1), 1-16 (1996). [Download PDF]

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Patent

K. Zygourakis, J.L. Bednarczyk, B.W. McIntyre and M.W. Glacken, "Method and Apparatus for Time-Resolved Measurements of Lymphocyte Function and Aggregate Structure Using Computer-Automated Microscopy," United States Patent No. 5,487,112 (January 23, 1996). [Invention Summary ] [ Patent Claims ]

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Other Publications

B. Y. Belgacem, K., Zygourakis and P. Markenscoff, "Modeling the Growth of Three-Dimensional Tissues," Procs.1999 BMES/EMBS Conference, IEEE 99CH37015C, p. 1180 (1999).[Download PDF]

A.J. Bergman and K. Zygourakis, "Migration and Adhesion of Lymphocytes Cultured Under Low Shear Conditions," Procs.1999 BMES/EMBS Conference, IEEE 99CH37015C, p. 780 (1999).[Download PDF]

P. Markenscoff and K. Zygourakis, "Pore Structure and Hydration Rates Modulate the Release of Bioactive Agents from Degradable Scaffolds," Procs.1999 BMES/EMBS Conference, IEEE 99CH37015C, p. 720 (1999). [Download PDF]

A.J. Bergman and K. Zygourakis, "Migration of Lymphocytes on Fibronectin-coated Surfaces," Annals Biomed. Engineering, 26 (Sup. 1), S-32 (1998). [ABSTRACT]

K. Zygourakis and P. Markenscoff, "The Effects of Structural Parameters on the Degradation of Bioerodible Scaffolds," Annals Biomed. Engineering, 26 (Sup. 1), S-142 (1998). [ABSTRACT]

S. Kouvroukoglou, M. Wong, A. Gurlek, G.R.D. Evans and K. Zygourakis, "Spreading and Migration of Irradiated Endothelial Cells," Annals Biomed. Engineering, 25 (Sup. 1), S-36 (1997). [ABSTRACT]

A. Ambani, K. Zygourakis and P. Markenscoff, "Modeling the Migration and Proliferation of Endothelial Cells with Changing Shape and Size," Annals Biomed. Engineering, 25 (Sup. 1), S-45 (1997). [ABSTRACT]

S. Kouvroukoglou, K.C. Dee, R. Bizios, L.V. McIntire and K. Zygourakis, "Endothelial Cell Migration on Surfaces Modified with Covalently-Bound Adhesive Peptides," Trans. 23rd Annual Mtg. Soc. for Biomaterials, p. 5, New Orleans, LA, May 1997. [Download PDF]

S. Neelamegham, L.L. Munn and K. Zygourakis, "A Mathematical Model for the Kinetics of Homotypic Cellular Aggregation under Static conditions," Biophysical J., 72, 51-64 (1997).. [ABSTRACT]

S. Neelamegham and K, Zygourakis, "A Quantitative Assay for Intercellelular Aggregation," Annals Biomed. Engrg., 25, 180-189 (1997). [ABSTRACT]

S. Neelamegham, S.I. Simon and K. Zygourakis, "Induction of Homotypic Lymphocyte Aggregation: Evidence for a Novel Activation State of the beta-1 Integrin," Journal of Leukocyte Biology, 59, 872-882 (1996).

K. Zygourakis and P. Markenscoff, "Computer-Aided Design of Bioerodible Devices with Optimal Release Characteristics: A Cellular Automata Approach," Biomaterials, 17, 125-135 (1996). [ABSTRACT]

Y. Lee, S. Kouvroukoglou, L.V. McIntire and K. Zygourakis, "A Cellular Automaton Model for the Proliferation of Migrating Contact-Inhibited Cells," Biophysical J., 69, 1284- (1995). [ABSTRACT]

Y. Lee, P. Markenscoff, L.V. McIntire and K. Zygourakis, "Characterization of Endothelial cell Locomotion Using a Markov Chain Model," Biochemistry and Cell Biology, 73, 461-472 (1995). [ABSTRACT]

Y. Lee, L. V. McIntire and K. Zygourakis, "Analysis of Endothelial Cell Locomotion and Proliferation: Differential Effects of Motility and Contact Inhibition," Biotechnology and Bioengineering , 43, 622-634 (1994). [ABSTRACT]

K. Zygourakis, "Design of Bioerodible Devices with Optimal Release Characteristics," Symposium on Biomaterials for Drug and Cell Delivery, Materials Research Society, vol. 331, 79-84 (1994).

Y. Lee, L.V. McIntire and K. Zygourakis, "Migration and Proliferation Models for Anchorage-dependent, Contact-inhibited Cells," Biomedical Engrg. Appl. Bas. Commun., 6, 92-98 (1994). [ABSTRACT]

T. K. Teague, L.L. Munn, K. Zygourakis and B.W. McIntyre, "Analysis of Lymphocyte Activation and Proliferation by Video Microscopy and Digital Imaging," Cytometry, 14, 772-782 (1993). [ABSTRACT]

L.L. Munn, M.W. Glacken, B.W. McIntyre and K. Zygourakis, "Analysis of Lymphocyte Aggregation Using Digital Image Analysis, " Journal of Immunological Methods, 166, 11-25 (1993). [ABSTRACT]

K. Zygourakis, "Effect of Pyrolysis Conditions on the Macropore Structure of Coal-Derived Chars," Energy & Fuels, 7, 33-41 (1993).

A. Matzakos and K. Zygourakis, "Computerized Thermogravimetric Reactor with Video Microscopy Imaging System," Review of Scientific Instruments, 64(6), 1541-1548 (1993). [ABSTRACT]

K. Zygourakis, "Design of Monolithic Catalysts for Improved Transient Performance," in Computer-Aided Design of Catalysts and Reactors, C.J. Pereira and E.R. Becker, Eds., pp. 297-334, Marcel Dekker, New York, NY (1993).

K. Zygourakis and P. Markenscoff , "Cellular Automata Modeling Isotropic Growth of Clusters of Cells of Arbitrary Morphology and their Application to the Study of Heterogeneous Reacting Systems," Procs. Fifth SIAM Conference on Parallel Processing for Scientific Computing, 382-387 (1992). [ABSTRACT] or [HTML ARTICLE]

K. Zygourakis, R. Bizios and P. Markenscoff, "Proliferation of Anchorage-Dependent Contact-Inhibited Cells. I. Development of Theoretical Models Based on Cellular Automata," Biotechnology and Bioengineering , 38, 459-470 (1991). [ABSTRACT]

K. Zygourakis, P. Markenscoff and R. Bizios, "Proliferation of Anchorage-Dependent Contact-Inhibited Cells. II. Experimental results and Comparison to Theoretical Model Predictions," Biotechnology and Bioengineering , 38, 471-479 (1991). [ABSTRACT]

K. Zygourakis and P. Markenscoff, "Optimizing the Performance of a PDE Solver on a Vector Processor," Intern. J. Modelling and Simulation, 11, 88-92 (1991).

K. Zygourakis and P. Markenscoff, "Parallel Iterations and Cellular Automata Models for Simulating Pore Structure Transformations," Procs. 1991 ACM Computer Science Conference, refereed publication, pp. 409-419 (1991). [ABSTRACT]

M. J. Ryan, E.R. Becker and K. Zygourakis, "Light-off Performance of Catalytic Converters: The Effect of Heat/Mass Transfer Characteristics," Proceed. International Congress of Society of Automotive Engineers, Detroit, MI, February 25 - March 1, 1991. [ABSTRACT]

K. Zygourakis, "Development and Temporal Evolution of Erosion Fronts in Bioerodible Controlled Release Devices," Chemical Engineering Science , 45(8), 2359-2366 (1990).

A. Matzakos and K. Zygourakis, "Pyrolysis of Plastic Coals: Pore Structure Development and Reactivity," Amer. Chem. Soc., Fuel Chem. Prepr., 35(1), 505-515 (1990). .

K. Zygourakis, "Pyrolysis and Gasification of Coal Particles at High Temperatures," Proceed. Ninth Annual Gasification and Gas Stream Cleanup Meeting, R.A. Johnson and T.P. Dorchak, Eds, vol. 1, pp. 249-258 (1990).

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