جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Joseph Webberمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Fluid Mechanics
• Poroelasticity
• Soft Matter Physics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Joseph Webber is a Research Fellow at the Warwick Mathematics Institute, University of Warwick, where he works in Professor Tom Montenegro-Johnson's group on the Leverhulme-funded project "Shape Transforming Active Matter." Previously, he completed his PhD at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) at the University of Cambridge under the supervision of Professor Grae Worster. Dr. Webber is an applied mathematician specializing in the intersection of fluid mechanics and soft matter physics, with a particular focus on hydrogels. His research encompasses: Poroelasticity and the behavior of porous, deformable media Responsive hydrogels that change volume in response to environmental stimuli Theory development for hydrogel modeling, particularly the "linear-elastic-nonlinear-swelling" (LENS) approach Freezing dynamics of hydrogels and cryosuction phenomena Swelling and drying behavior of super-absorbent polymers Wrinkling instabilities in swelling hydrogels His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on developing mathematical frameworks to understand hydrogel behavior across various conditions. The research shows progression from fundamental modeling approaches to applications in soft robotics, microfluidics, and bio-inspired devices. Key themes include the coupling between fluid flow, elastic deformation, and chemical reactions in responsive materials, with particular attention to time-dependent phenomena and pattern formation. Scientific achievements include: IMA Lighthill-Thwaites Prize finalist (2025) First prize for a 10-minute talk at DAMTP Friday Fluids (2022) Dr. Webber has supervised courses in applied mathematics as part of the Cambridge Mathematical Tripos and lectured portions of the Part IA Introduction to Mechanics course. His teaching resources include detailed notes on fluid dynamics, variational principles, and stress tensor analysis. He has also created a YouTube playlist introducing fluid mechanics and continuum mechanics basics. He is actively involved in the UK Hydrogels Network and maintains a mailing list for researchers working on hydrogels in the UK. His current research in the Montenegro-Johnson group focuses on developing theoretical models for responsive hydrogels and their applications in active matter systems.

Florian Unoldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Soil Mechanics
• Groundwater Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Florian Unold is a Professor of Geotechnics at the Technical University of Mittelhessen. He holds a doctoral degree from the University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich, focusing on soil freezing phenomena. His career includes roles as a research associate, project engineer, and project manager in geotechnical engineering firms before entering academia. His research spans geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, and environmental engineering with a focus on frost processes, mineral seals, bridge foundations, and cultural heritage preservation. Education: Doctorate (2006): Institute of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich Research Interests: Prof. Unold specializes in geotechnical challenges involving freezing/thawing cycles, mineral seal integrity, structural foundation design, and cultural heritage stability. His work bridges theoretical models with practical applications in infrastructure projects like the Lagos Osborne Bridge and Bamiyan Buddha statues preservation. Recent studies emphasize predictive models for thawing-induced soil behavior and cryogenic suction mechanisms. Key Contributions: Over 15 peer-reviewed publications since 2002, including influential papers on frost heave analysis, bridge pile performance, and UNESCO heritage site assessments. Active in international conferences and industry collaborations. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with institutions on geotechnical innovation, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed.