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Hans Wyss is an Associate Professor of Microfluidics and Soft Matter in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research group focuses on studying materials structured at the meso-scale; these are larger than molecules but smaller than macroscopic objects. The group develops and utilizes simple tools based on microfluidics technology to study the mechanics and dynamics of complex soft materials. The materials of interest include colloidal suspensions, gels, emulsions, foams, biological systems, and polymers, which exhibit rich phase behavior that underpins a wide array of applications. This research holds significant potential for addressing fundamental scientific questions related to the behavior of these materials. Key expertise of the group includes the measurement of the mechanical properties of soft materials at small length scales, the study of the mechanics and dynamics of microgel particles, and the investigation of phoretic forces acting on colloidal particles. Notably, the group has contributed to understanding the previously unexplained “exclusion-zone” effect, which involves intriguing long-range repulsion of colloidal particles near solid surfaces. Detailed information about his research can be found on his research website.
Harvard University • United States
Worked in the Experimental Soft Matter group.
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