Faculty

General Areas of Research:

· Interfacial Phenomena
· Fluids
· Flow Diagnostics

Research Activities:

Fluid mechanics and experimental hydrodynamics. Current research interests are in the area of interfacial phenomena, such as monolayer hydrodynamics (including intrinsic interfacial viscosities), and other surface tension effects, such as capillary instability. We also work in the area of bio-fluids including the studies of protein structure in the presence of flows, especially at the air/water interface. We have made advances to experimental techniques including particle image velocimetry, nonlinear optical technique of second-harmonic generation, as well as Brewster angle microscopy in flowing systems. We also work in the area of microfluidics, especially in relation to free surface effects. Our research is presently supported by grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF).