Sunol Research Group
The physics of soft, complex, and living matter.
Computational models for discovery,prediction, design, and control.
Research vision
Our group seeks to discover and harness the governing physics of soft matter, complex fluids, and biological systems. We combine first-principles modeling, differentiable simulation, and machine learning to build predictive models across scales that close the loop between experiment and theory. Across problems ranging from biological transport to flow and processing in advanced manufacturing, these physics-based digital twins unify discovery, inverse design, and control to advance materials and technologies for human health and sustainability.
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Work with us
Our research draws on chemical engineering, fluid mechanics, statistical physics, applied mathematics, computer science, and biophysics. We welcome students and researchers from these and related fields.
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