1. Phase-Field Modeling of Interactive Biological Networks: From Zombie Ants to Slime Molds Restricted (Penn State Only) Author: Ghanbari, Farshad Title: Phase-Field Modeling of Interactive Biological Networks: From Zombie Ants to Slime Molds Graduate Program: Engineering Science and Mechanics (PHD) Keywords: Phase-fieldFinite elementsAdaptive biological netwroksMathematical modelingPhysarum polycephalumOphiocordyceps unilateralis File: Login to Download Committee Members: Christian Peco, Chair & Dissertation AdvisorFrancesco Costanzo, Major Field MemberJohn Pecchia, Outside Field MemberAlbert Segall, Program Head/ChairPinlei Chen, Outside Unit MemberReuben Kraft, Outside Field Member