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A white patterned top layer sits above clear spherical shapes, forming multiple deep layers

Surfaces and Interfaces

A white patterned top layer sits above clear spherical shapes, forming multiple deep layers

The surfaces and interfaces of matter, where it interacts with other matter, can be engineered to perform novel functions. We are developing new technologies and materials with enhanced surface and interfacial characteristics, to improve the efficiency of processes and increase product performance.

  • Our areas of expertise

    • Mechanical characterisation of micro-/nanoparticles, and particle-substrate interactions

    • Development of micromanipulation-based instruments

    • Contact mechanics between skin and surfaces

    • Cell mechanics, cell separation and biomaterials

    • Fouling: biofilm growth and detachment, food fouling and control

Meet our academic members

Bubbly flows; Drops; Sprays; Complex fluids; Multiphase modelling

Tribology; Material science; Rheology; Powders; Human skin research

Food manufacture; Surface cleaning; Hygiene; Interfacial behaviour

Rheology; Zeta potential; Suspensions

Mathematical modelling; Numerical optimisation; Data-driven formulation engineering; Food processing

Sustainable food processing; Healthier processed food; Circular economy; LCA

Soft matter modelling; Particle methods; Liquid-liquid and solid-liquid interactions; Interfacial singularities; Electrohydrodynamics

Particle technology; Granular materials; Fluidisation; Mixing; Adhesion and cohesion of particles; Agglomeration; Filtration

Multiphase flow; Complex fluids and rheology; Mixing; Emulsification; Sprays and dispersions

Emulsions; Pickering stabilisation; Soft solids; Microstructure performance; Encapsulation and release

Biopharmaceuticals; Bioseparations; Downstream processing; Process analytical technology; Therapeutic proteins & nucleic acids

Colloids; Surface and interface; Bio-based and bio-derived materials; Coatings

Microencapsulation; Characterisation of microparticles; Microplastic-free delivery systems; Controlled release and targeted delivery

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