Research

In the Wiggly Lab, we combine experiments, theory and simulations to shed light on diverse transport phenomena occuring at the nano to micro scales. The systems we are interested in span diverse

Research Themes

COUNTING IN BOXES

What does counting particles in boxes teach us about their dynamic properties?

BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS

How does transport work in and for biological systems such as slime molds or bacteria?

SOIL PHYSICS

We explore transport properties in artificial soil via x-ray imagery and other techniques.

STICKY FEET MOTION

We investigate nanocaterpillar motion: of particles with sticky ligands rapidly and randomly binding to receptors.

NANOFLUIDICS

How are fluid and particle transport modified in nanoscale confinement? Applications to osmosis, filtration and beyond.

SUSTAINABILITY

How can physics help us make progress on sustainability issues, going from water to carbon management?

Research Methods

Experiments

Microscopy (bright-field, phase-contrast, confocal) and X-ray imagery

Theory

Stochastic theories, statistical physics, fluid mechanics.

Simulations

High-performance computing, including Brownian, Langevin or Molecular Dynamics, and custom made codes.