Multi-scale modelling of particles and interfaces in complex fluids

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My research focus is on modelling particles and interface phenomena in complex fluids, particularly colloids in liquid crystals and interface-driven fluid dynamics at the micro- and nano-scale. The objectives are three-fold: (1) To provide a tool for studying in-vivo microrheology of anisotropic fluid environments, such as those naturally occurring in biological systems. (2) To improve our understanding of colloidal nematic suspensions so that self-assembled structures, such as those suggested as the basis of 3D photonic band-gap materials, can be manipulated and constructed in a controlled fashion. (3) To construct models for surface-dominated flow regimes relevant for micro- and nano-fluidic devices.