Dr. Chris Browne

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Chris Browne is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on the dynamics of complex fluids and soft materials using experimental microscopy techniques. His work is characterized by the study of biological, environmental, and engineered systems that involve soft materials and fluids. He has a significant interest in the rheology of complex structures and materials, particularly under dynamic stresses. Chris's lab aims to design experiments that can explore the behavior of materials in messy and disordered environments, where the interactions can lead to chaotic instabilities and nonequilibrium structures. By investigating how flow dynamics influence the formation and structure of materials, he aims to gain insights that may assist in the engineering of new materials responsive to complex environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2022-01-01 — 2023-01-01

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Conducted research in soft living matter under the supervision of Chinedum O. Osuji.

Awards

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Victor K. LaMer Award

2025-01-01
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Center for Soft Living Matter Postdoctoral Fellowship

2024-01-01
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Wallace Memorial Honorific Fellowship

2021-01-01
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Maeder Fellowship

2021-01-01
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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

2017-01-01

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science