Research Focuses

Surface and interfacial properties govern how biological and engineered materials interact with their surroundings and shape countless processes in everyday life. The PIM Research Group combines advanced microscopy with micromechanical characterization techniques to develop novel methods that provide critical visual insights into the interactions of soft materials with their environment.

 

Illuminating Interfacial Mechanics

 

Adhesion of Soft Materials

 

Mechanical Behavior of Plant Tissues