CAREER: Bridging Nano, Micro and Macro-Scales in Complex Fluids

CTS-0238689E。目前，有两种模型用于理解凝胶的流变学：基于分形的模型和基于渗流的模型。每种方法的结论都依赖于形成凝胶骨架的粒子链的机制。PI建议使用光学显微操作直接测量凝胶骨架的微观流变学，如光学“镊子”，并基于磁力或光力诱导的嵌入颗粒的运动来探测微观流变学。

CTS-0238689E. FurstU DelawareTwo models are currently used to understand the rheology of gels: fractal- and percolation-based. The conclusions of each approach rely on the mechanics of particle chains that form gel backbones. The PI proposes to directly measure the microrheology of the gel backbone using optical micromanipulation, such as Optical 'tweezers', and probe microrheology based on the motion of embedded particles induced by magnetic or optical forcesThe education program is mostly based on broad distribution of the course material and promoting interdisciplinary education.