Dr Mike Smith

Research Summary

I am currently an Assistant Professor in the School of Physics at the University of Nottingham, UK. My research covers a variety of topics in particle fluids, often those which are far from equilibrium. I'm also interested in understanding the physics behind the interactions between particles and grains. The work ranges from projects connected with industry to more fundamental investigations aimed at improving our understanding of these different phenomena. To understand more about different projects I have been involved with see the Research Summaries or Publications pages.

Current projects and research interests being developed include:

• Phase transitions / glassy behaviour in 2D granular media
• Flow in Yield Stress Fluids
• Electrostatic charging of grains
• Wetting, cohesion and granulation of grains

If you'd like to discuss research or applications in these or other areas related to those listed on our Research Summaries page please get in contact.

New paper in Soft Matter

"Torque about electrostatically charged spheres makes them more attractive"

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