Soft Matter & Complex Fluids

Research in this category deals with materials that are easily deformed by external forces, including polymers, gels, and liquid crystals. It also covers the study of complex fluids with intricate behaviors, such as suspensions and emulsions.

Chemical and biomolecular engineers explore how these materials behave and interact under various conditions, leading to innovations in product formulations, coatings, and other applications where material properties are critical.