Dr Job Thijssen

Dr Job Thijssen is an experimental physicist by training, with research experience in soft matter and complex fluids. His research focuses on the physics and applications of soft materials, especially those in which interfaces are crucial and those that have potential for applications in coatings and energy materials. He is currently a Reader in the School of Physics & Astronomy at The University of Edinburgh, where he teaches experimental physics. Finally, he has been involved in collaborations on interfaces in energy materials (MISE), on complex-fluids knowledge exchange (ECFP) and on equality, diversity and inclusion in STEM (Evidence Base).

Talk abstract: Colloids at liquid interfaces - interactions, rheology, and materials

Colloidal particles at liquid interfaces have received significant attention over the past three decades. This is because they are (i) model arrested systems, (ii) involved in promising templates for advanced materials and (iii) rather ubiquitous in industries ranging from foods to petrochemicals. In this module, I will focus on the physics of colloidal particles at liquid interface. First, we will explore the interactions between (micron-sized) particles at liquid interfaces, some of which have no equivalent in bulk. Second, we will consider the mechanical properties of liquid interfaces laden with colloidal particles. Finally, we will look at materials that rely on interfacial particles for their stability, including (bicontinuous) Pickering emulsions, and their potential applications. In the workshop, you will revisit some of the main concepts from the lectures, using tools ranging from pen & paper to (hopefully) some Virtual Reality!

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