Emmanuelle RIO

Emmanuelle RIO is a Professor of Physics at Paris-Saclay University, specializing in soft matter physics with a focus on interfacial flows and the stability of soapy objects such as foam films, bubbles and foams. She is affiliated with the Laboratoire de Physique des Solides (LPS) at Université Paris-Saclay and has maintained a strong research presence in the Physics Department.

Her research interests span multiple areas of soft matter physics, particularly examining the mechanical properties of interfaces and their relationship to the macroscopic behavior of foams. She investigates surface rheology, thin film thinning, drainage and evaporation processes, and the stability mechanisms of foam films and bubbles. Her work bridges fundamental physics with practical applications in fluid dynamics.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on foam coarsening dynamics, bubble stability under various conditions, and the effects of surface properties on foam behavior. Her research frequently employs experimental approaches to study thin film hydrodynamics, interfacial phenomena, and the impact of environmental factors like humidity on foam stability.

• Accreditation to direct research (HDR), 2013, Paris Sud University
• PhD in Hydrodynamics, 2005, Paris 6 University
• Post-doctoral fellowship at Danish Technological University (2005-2006)

Professor RIO actively contributes to science communication, having authored popular science articles in The Conversation, participated in TV programs like 'Incroyables expériences' and 'C'est toujours pas sorcier,' and conducted workshops on bubble physics for educational outreach.