1. On the principles of quantum control theory / Re-Bing Wu, Jing Zhang, and Tzyh-Jong Tarn -- 2. Modeling and simulation of silicon nanowire-based biosensors / Guangyong Li, Yucai Wang, and Quan Tao -- 3. Modeling and simulation of organic photovoltaic cells / Guangyong Li, Liming Liu, and Fanan Wei -- 4. Optimization of organic photovoltaic cells / Fanan Wei, Liming Liu, and Guangyong Li -- 5. Developing a dynamics model for epidermal growth factor (EGF)-induced cellular signaling events / Ning Xi, Ruiguo Yang, Bo Song, King Wai Chiu Lai, Hongzhi Chen, Jennifer Y. Chen, Lynn S. Penn, and Jun Xi -- 6. Modeling and experimental verifications of cell tensegrity / Ning Xi, Ruiguo Yang, Carmen Kar Man Fung, King Wai Chiu Lai, Bo Song, Kristina Seiffert-Sinha, and Animesh A. Sinha -- 7. Modeling swimming micro/nano-systems in low Reynolds number / Stefan Nwandu-Vincent, Scott Lenaghan, and Mingjun Zhang -- 8. Modeling and analysis of the cellular mechanics involved in the pathophysiology of disease/injury / Benjamin E. Reese, Scott C. Lenaghan, and Mingjun Zhang -- 9. Hybrid control for micro/nano devices and systems / Xiaobo Li, Xinghua Jia, and Mingjun Zhang.