Education
- Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008
- M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2004
- B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2000
Research Areas and Descriptors
Dr. Averett's research is in the area of mechanical modeling and experimental analysis of heterogeneous structures, such as blood clots, for understanding disease progression (i.e. diabetes, cancer, sickle cell disease) due to thrombotic disorders. In his research, he uses experimental mechanics and mechanical modeling techniques to solve complex problems pertaining to aberrations in clot structure due to disease or excessive injury. The AVERETT (Advancing the Vitality of bioEngineering Research and Education through Multiscale Technologies and Transformations) Lab is focused on training students to have a strong fundamental background in computational and experimental methodologies, with the goal of synergistically using this research team for understanding multi scale mechanical behavior of ECM protein structures at the interface of disease emanation and progression. We are interested in developing practical research applications that advance engineering, biomedical, and clinical research.