John Frostad

John Frostad is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering under the Faculty of Applied Science. His research focuses on interfacial phenomena, soft matter physics, and novel instrumentation for multiphase fluid systems, including emulsions, foams, and sprays.

• PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara
• BS, University of Washington
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Stanford University

Dr. Frostad’s research integrates experimental measurements, analytical theory, instrument design, and hardware automation to address fundamental and applied questions in food science and chemical engineering. His group develops tools like the interfacial dilational rheometer and cantilevered-capillary force apparatus to study fluid dynamics and mechanical properties.

His recent publications (2021–2025) span topics such as starch gelatinization, foam stabilization mechanisms, surfactant effects in oil remediation, and neurosphere mechanics. These works emphasize interdisciplinary applications of chemical engineering principles to food systems, biomedical research, and environmental challenges.

The Frostad Research Group actively engages in collaborations and interdisciplinary projects, with members like Yun-Han Huang and Lanxin Mo contributing to advancements in interfacial rheology and starch gelatinization. The group’s work is affiliated with UBC’s BioProducts Institute and supports graduate training in Chemical and Biological Engineering.