Dynamics of micro-drop collision with soft surfaces

This project focuses on understanding the complex interactions between droplets and soft surfaces during spray deposition - a process widely used in biomaterial, healthcare and food industries. By combining fluid dynamics, materials science, and industrial engineering, this PhD project offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable innovation, combining advanced experimental techniques at the nano- and micro-scale to transform how industries like food and healthcare use spray deposition. In this project we will explore the mechanical and hydrodynamic behaviours involved in droplet collisions. You’ll use advanced Fluidic Force microscopy and high-speed fluorescence imaging to observe droplet behaviour at both nanoscale and high-speed levels These fundamental insights will make many industrial processed more precise, efficient, and environmentally friendly.