Dr. John Frostad

Biography

John M. Frostad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of British Columbia. He specializes in the development and implementation of novel experimental techniques for studying multiphase fluid systems, with a focus on foams, emulsions, and sprays. His research group employs a combination of experimental measurements, analytical theory, instrument design, fabrication, software programming, and hardware automation to address fundamental questions relevant to complex food systems. John has completed his postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University and earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Barbara, as well as a B.Sc. from the University of Washington. Through his work, he has contributed significantly to the understanding of soft matter physics and the dynamics of multiphase systems, leading to advancements in food science applications.

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