Complex fluids are central to a wide range of industrial processes and emerging manufacturing technologies, where their nonlinear and time-dependent behavior strongly influences process stability and final product quality. We develop quantitative models and advanced computational methods to simulate the full processing environment. These simulations provide the foundation for physics-based digital twins that guide the design, optimization, and real-time control of chemical engineering processes.
Related projects: plastics extrusion; coating of functional surfaces, including superhydrophobic and semiconductor surfaces; pressure-sensitive adhesives and their debonding; and additive manufacturing.
