Colin Denniston

Colin Denniston is a Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Western University. His research focuses on multiscale modeling of soft matter systems, including complex fluids, liquid crystals, colloidal suspensions, and polymer dynamics. He specializes in developing novel numerical methods for simulating micro/nano-fluidic systems and studying material properties during curing processes.

Key research areas include:

• Molecular dynamics simulations of polymerization reactions
• Hydrodynamic interactions in confined flows
• Photonic band gap engineering using colloidal crystals
• Interfacial dynamics in coupled lattice-Boltzmann and molecular dynamics frameworks

His work bridges theoretical physics, computational modeling, and materials engineering. Notable contributions include advancements in LAMMPS integration for fluid simulations and studies on defect-bonded colloidal structures in cholesteric phases. The Denniston Group actively explores applications in advanced composites and nanotechnology.

Professional activities include leading the Denniston Group at Western University and collaborating on projects involving fiber-reinforced polymers for aerospace/automotive industries. He accepts graduate student applications year-round.