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Dr. Joshua Bostwick is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University's College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. He joined Clemson in January 2016 after appointments as Golovin Assistant Professor at Northwestern University and postdoc researcher at NC State University, focusing on interfacial fluid mechanics with industrial and biological applications.
Education:
- Ph.D., Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Cornell University, 2011
- B.S., Civil Engineering and Mechanics, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2005
- B.S., Physics, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2005
His research centers on wetting phenomena and elastocapillarity—examining liquid interactions with soft substrates through mathematical modeling and experimentation. Key interests include surface tension-driven dynamics, pattern formation, soft matter physics, and interfacial instabilities. Current projects span droplet durotaxis, ultrasonic soldering, splashing on soft substrates, and granular raft mechanics, emphasizing fundamental physics with practical applications in microfluidics and manufacturing.
Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal expanding work on granular-fluid systems, electrokinetic instabilities, and elastocapillary transitions, demonstrating cross-disciplinary impact in environmental remediation (oil spill cleanup), bioprinting, and semiconductor manufacturing. His group integrates theoretical frameworks with experimental validation across scales.
Scientific Awards:
- NSF CAREER Award (2018) for elastocapillary fluid mechanics research
Dr. Bostwick actively mentors graduate students and recruits researchers for his group, supported by federal grants including the NSF CAREER award. His ultrasonic soldering platform enables precise study of flux-free joining for dissimilar materials, with industry collaborations enhancing manufacturing applications.
The research group collaborates with Clemson colleagues like X. Xuan on complex fluid microfluidics and develops experimental systems for studying droplet dynamics, soft fracture, and granular matter. Current initiatives include automated soldering platforms and investigations into mitochondrial membrane mechanics.
