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Steve Granick is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Massachusetts. His research focuses on interdisciplinary studies of soft matter, active materials, and biophysical systems. Key areas include polymer dynamics, enzyme mobility, and novel imaging techniques such as liquid-cell transmission electron microscopy. He investigates phenomena like non-equilibrium thermodynamics, phase separation in active systems, and cellular signaling mechanisms.
His work spans fundamental physics and applied chemistry, with notable contributions to understanding catalytic enzyme behavior, heat transfer beyond Fourier’s law, and the mechanics of biological membranes. Recent studies highlight topics such as Marangoni-driven droplet sculpting, programmable solid-body trajectoids, and elastic heterogeneity in polymers.
- Awards: Sackler Scholar Award (2019), Peking University Physical Chemistry Forum Lectureship (2018)
- Research Themes: Active matter, biopolymer mechanics, non-equilibrium thermodynamics, single-molecule imaging
Granick’s lab emphasizes collaborative, curiosity-driven science, welcoming researchers from diverse backgrounds. His group actively explores real-time visualization of chemical reactions and innovative material architectures with potential applications in energy and biotechnology.
