Yuri Popov

Yuri Popov is a Lecturer II in the Department of Physics at the University of Michigan. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (2003) and a B.S. from Moscow State University (1997). His research focuses on theoretical soft condensed matter physics, particularly colloids and polymers, utilizing statistical physics principles. Notable contributions include investigations into the 'coffee stain' problem and DNA elasticity. He is affiliated with the Randall Laboratory of Physics and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses. His work explores complex systems like polymer mixtures and biomolecular mechanics.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Chicago, 2003
• B.S., Moscow State University, 1997

Research Interests: Dr. Popov’s work bridges statistical physics and material behavior, addressing phenomena such as evaporative deposition patterns and polymer complexation. His studies on DNA mechanics explore how structural defects influence elasticity, while his colloid research elucidates drying dynamics. He also examines electrostatic interactions in charged polymer systems.

Publications: His research spans topics in polymer physics, colloidal systems, and biophysical mechanics, with notable contributions to Physical Review E and Journal of Polymer Science.

Labs/Teams: Based at the Randall Laboratory of Physics, he contributes to interdisciplinary research in soft matter and theoretical physics.