Reader in Theoretical and Computational Soft Matter Physics
University of Hull
Hull, United Kingdom
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My research expertise is in theoretical and computational modelling of soft matter systems, with a focus on colloids, polymers and surfactants at interfaces.
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My research expertise is theoretical and computational soft matter, modelling systems such as colloids, surfactants and polymers using a combination of statistical physics and coarse-grained simulation methods and I use high performance computers extensively in my work. I have a strong track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams, collaborate extensively internationally and my research has been published in high impact journals such as PRL, JACS and PNAS. I am also an active citizen in the soft matter community and have organised successful international conferences on soft matter and served on the committees of Institute of Physics groups in Liquids and Complex Fluids and Polymer Physics. I have supervised 3 postdoctoral researchers and 9 PhD students and am well positioned to support the scientific and career development of MSCA fellows and help broaden their international research networks.