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Eric Kramer
Physics
Associate Professor of Physics
at Simon's Rock since 1999
Education/Experience
- Carnegie-Mellon University: B.S. with university honors 1990
- University of Chicago: Ph.D. 1996
- Brandeis University: Postdoctoral Fellow 1996-1998
- Williams College: Visiting Assistant Professor 1998-1999
Contact Information
- Office: Fisher 118
- Phone: 413-528-7476
- Fax: 413-528-7365
- E-mail: ekramer@simons-rock.edu
Research Interests
Early in his career, Dr. Kramer’s research focus was the deformation of crumpled materials, and his work on crumpling noise was widely reported in the media. His current research applies biophysical and computer modeling techniques to plant growth and development. Examples include wood grain pattern formation and root system development. He has published more than 20 scientific papers, some with student coauthors, and received research grants from the NIH, NSF, and USDA.
Quantitative Aspects of Auxin Transport and Plant Development
Auxin is a plant hormone that has been implicated in most aspects of plant development. It is synthesized in growing leaves and buds, transported downward through the stem and roots, and has additional effects in the tips of growing roots. Recent progress in cell and molecular biology has clarified many key aspects of auxin synthesis, transport and signaling. Dr. Kramer's research combines experiment, biophysical theory, and computer models to examine auxin transport and its role in plant development. He has several ongoing research collaborations with plant biologists interested in quantitative approaches. This includes a permanent visiting research fellowship at the new Center for Plant Integrative Biology (CPIB) in Nottingham, U.K.