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David S. Corti is the Interim Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University, where he also serves as a Professor of Chemical Engineering and Director of Undergraduate Studies. His research focuses on thermophysical and kinetic properties of soft condensed-phase systems, including metastable liquids and colloidal dispersions. He employs theoretical and simulation techniques to study phenomena such as bubble nucleation and entropic force fields in colloidal systems. Corti holds a B.S. from the University of Pennsylvania (1991), an M.A. from Princeton University (1993), and a Ph.D. from Princeton (1997).
His scientific contributions include advancements in understanding metastable liquid behavior, colloidal stability, and Hamaker constant estimation via atomic force microscopy. Notable honors include the NSF CAREER Award (2002), the 'Teaching for Tomorrow' Award (2002-2003), and University Faculty Scholar designation (2011-2016). Corti collaborates extensively, notably with Prof. Elias I. Franses on dispersion stability projects.
His advising includes graduate student Betty Yung-Jih Yang. Research themes span bubble nucleation mechanisms, entropic control of colloids, and surfactant effects on nanoparticle stability. Corti's work bridges fundamental theory with industrial applications, addressing challenges in materials science and chemical engineering.