Physics of Complex Fluids Group

The PCF group performs experimental research focusing on the properties of liquids on scales ranging from a few nanometers to many micrometers. Our activities fall into the categories: i) nanofluidics, ii) (electro)wetting & microfluidics, iii) soft matter mechanics. We are mainly interested in fundamental physical mechanisms that may ultimately also break grounds for new technological applications in the future.

The PCF group is part of the MESA+ institute for Nanotechnology at the University of Twente.

Latest news

	JM Burgers Center course on Capillarity-driven flows in microfluidics Next week 15-19 April. ... read more
	Professor Cohen Stuart new part-time chair holder of the Physics of Complex Fluids group Prof. Martien Cohen Stuart is appointed as part-time professor Interfacial Physical Chemistry within the Physics of complex fluids (PCF) group at the University of Twente. Prof. Martien Cohen Stuart has received numerous awards, including the ERC advanced grant. He plays an important role within the Association of the Dutch Chemical Industry and he is chair of the Dutch Polymer Institute(DPI). Prof. Cohen Stuart will contribute in research within PCF and the MESA+ institute for Nanotechnology to the fundamental understanding of the interaction of solid surfaces with electrolytes and complex fluids, which play – amongst others– a central role in enhanced oil recovery. His research comprises the broad field of “soft matter”, with a special interest for (bio)polymers and surfaces. The PCF group expects a direct contribution to fundamental research of physical mechanisms that may ultimately also break grounds for new technological applications in the future. The PCF group also likes to join more national organized activities within the Dutch Chemical Industry association and the Dutch Polymer Institute ... read more
	Michel Duits associate professor As per january 2013, Michel Duits has been granted associate professorship by the faculty of Science and Technology. The PCF chair congratulates him, and wishes him success with the further development of his research and teaching. In the coming years Michel will extend his physico-chemical research line on colloids, interfaces and microfluidics. Interactions between particles and interfaces will play a prominent role in this work. In the new educational program he will become coordinator and teacher in the Dynamics module in the first year of Applied Physics. ... read more
	First Prize MESA+ Meeting 2012 - David Reinhoudt Poster Award The poster titled ‘♪My drop will (not) go on ♫ - Trapping in electrically tunable potential wells ’ by Dieter ‘t Mannetje and Arjen Pit was selected as the first prize winner at the ‘MESA+ meeting 2012’ in Wolff Cinestar, Enschede. ... read more

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