Thomas Cubaud

Dr. Thomas Cubaud is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stony Brook University, where he has been since 2007. His research focuses on microfluidics, interfacial phenomena, hydrodynamics, and nanotechnologies, with particular emphasis on developing microfluidic systems for diagnostic and manufacturing applications. He holds a Ph.D. from Paris-Sud University/ESPCI (2001), an M.S. (1998), and a B.S. (1997) from Paris-Sud University, France.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Paris-Sud University/ESPCI, France (2001)
• M.S., Paris-Sud University, France (1998)
• B.S., Paris-Sud University, France (1997)

Dr. Cubaud's research explores the manipulation and control of microscale interfaces in complex fluid systems. His work includes studies on droplet dynamics, interfacial tension effects, and multiphase flow instabilities in microfluidic environments. He investigates applications such as controlled emulsification, nanoemulsion dissolution, and high-viscosity fluid behavior in microchannels.

His recent publications highlight advancements in understanding viscous fluid thread dynamics, solvent miscibility effects, and interfacial tension-driven phenomena in multiphase systems. He is a recipient of the 2012 Francois Naftali Frenkiel Award for Fluid Mechanics. His work often bridges fluid mechanics with materials science, addressing challenges in nanotechnology and soft matter physics.

Dr. Cubaud collaborates with academic and industrial partners to advance microfluidic technologies, emphasizing applications in energy, environmental science, and biomedical engineering. He has contributed to the design of novel microfluidic devices and surface engineering techniques for wettability control.