Research Interests
In our lab, we study materials called complex fluids, encompassing things as diverse as polymer solutions,
colloidal suspensions, biomaterials and active materials. The term complex fluid includes everyday materials
like paints, food, and plastics as well as biological systems like DNA, the interior of cells, and the extracellular
matrix. A unifying theme among these systems is that microstructure influences the macroscopic behavior. We understand
these materials and develop new applications through use of experimental, theoretical, and computational
methods.