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Robert Style is a Lecturer in the Department of Materials at ETH Zurich, Switzerland. His research focuses on experimental and theoretical studies of interfaces, functional materials, phase separation in soft and biological systems, freezing phenomena, membrane physics, and mechanics. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge (UK) and has held postdoctoral positions at Oxford University and Yale University, followed by roles as a lecturer and group leader before joining ETH.
Education:
- PhD in Physics (Ice Growth) – University of Cambridge, UK
- Postdoctoral Research – University of Oxford (UK) and Yale University (USA)
Research interests span soft matter physics and biological materials, emphasizing phase transitions, material failure mechanics, and surface tension dynamics. Notable contributions include studies on ice-lens growth, elastocapillarity, and hydrogel mechanics. His work integrates experimental and computational approaches to understand material behavior across scales.
Awards:
- 2016 Young Scientist Award (Adhesion Society)
- 2015 Teaching Award (Oxford University)
- 2011 Bateman Fellowship (Yale University)
Advising and grants: While no students are listed, his research group likely oversees PhD projects in soft materials. His grants and collaborations involve interdisciplinary projects on biomaterials and environmental materials science.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Soft Materials and Interfaces Group at ETH Zurich, focusing on experimental and theoretical studies of soft materials' mechanical and interfacial properties.
