Igor Mastikhin

Igor Mastikhin is a Professor of Physics at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), specializing in Magnetic Resonance techniques for materials science. His research focuses on developing portable NMR instruments and their applications in studying viscoelastic properties, two-phase media, and fast fluid dynamics. Collaborations with Drs. B.J. Balcom and B. Newling emphasize innovations in sensor design and field-portable measurements.

Key research areas include:

• Portable NMR systems for measuring viscous/elastic properties via MR elastography
• Unilateral NMR analysis of non-Newtonian fluids in Couette flow
• MRI of freezing seawater sprays to study ice microstructure and brine dynamics
• Applications in maritime safety, oil recovery, and aerospace composites analysis

His work bridges physics and engineering, with recent publications (2022-2025) advancing portable sensor technology and dynamic property characterization. Current projects explore real-time flow visualization and environmental ice dynamics.

Notable contributions include:

• Development of phase interference methods for velocity measurements
• Quantitative MRI techniques for cavitating fluids and acoustic streaming
• Innovative unilateral magnet designs for field applications