Professor Dr. Michael Solomon

Biography

Michael J. Solomon is the Bernard J. Lucci Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan, where he also serves as Dean and Vice-Provost for Academic Affairs in Graduate Studies at the Rackham Graduate School. His research focuses on complex fluids and soft matter, including the mechanical properties and self-assembly of colloids, colloidal gelation, and the biomechanics of bacterial biofilms. His group investigates the synthesis of novel colloidal materials and the dynamics of their assembly, employing advanced microscopy techniques to directly visualize structure and dynamics. Current applications of his research involve the development of new optical materials and biomedical devices. Solomon's work is supported by grants from organizations such as the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation. He collaborates with various experts in the field to explore the interaction between active and passive colloids and their applications in technology.

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