Group of microsystems

Group Wyss

Microfluidics and Soft Matter

 

We develop and use simple experimental tools - often based on microfluidic devices - for studying the physical mechanisms that govern the properties and behavior of soft materials. 

Insight into even the most complex materials or problems can often come from surprisingly simple experiments

A particular focus of our activities is the measurement of mechanical properties of soft objects such as hydrogels, microgels, or biological cells. We are developing dedicated techniques for studying the viscoelastic response of microscopic soft objects, fluid transport in hydrogels and other porous materials, or swelling-deswelling processes in hydrogel materials.

Another important activity is the study of phoretic forces in colloidal suspensions, including our recent unraveling of the physical origins of so-called exclusion zone (EZ) formation, where colloidal particles in aqueous suspensions are observed to be repelled from certain surfaces over long distances. 

Meet some of our Researchers

Doctoral Candidate

Kalpit Bakal

Doctoral Candidate

Mohammad Khorsand Ahmadi

Associate Professor

Hans Wyss

News

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March 27, 2023
Unraveling the physics of the hygro-expansion of paper
Niels Vonk defended his PhD thesis cum laude at the department of Mechanical Engineering on March 24th.
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March 23, 2023
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March 22, 2023
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Recent Publications

Our most recent peer reviewed publications

Contact

  • Visiting address

    Gemini-Zuid 3.127 (Building15)
    De Rondom 70
    5612 AP Eindhoven
    Netherlands

  • Postal address

    Department of Mechanical Engineering
    P.O. Box 513
    5600 MB Eindhoven
    Netherlands

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