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The Microscale Physicochemical Hydrodynamics Laboratory (mPHYL) is directed by Professor Chuan-Hua Chen and located at Hudson Hall 181 and 183 at Duke University. Our research involves physicochemical hydrodynamics at the micro and nanoscale where transport and interfacial phenomena closely interact with each other. Two core subjects are electrohydrodynamic transport for fluid manipulation at both nanometer and nanosecond scales, and bioinspired interfaces for capillarity-driven autonomous microsystems. We are closely integrating experiment and theory to develop these interdisciplinary fields for innovative applications ranging from biochemical assays to microelectronics cooling (overview figure). For further information on the micro and nanofluidics research at mPHYL, visit the research and facility pages.
News Nov 13, 2009 Jonathan Boreyko's work on self-propelled dropwise condensate is highlighted in the Editors' Choice section of Science [pdf]. Nov 3, 2009 Jonathan Boreyko's work is featured on the Discovery Channel in Super Slo-Mo Tuesday [pdf]. This program aired Jonathan's high-speed videos on self-propelled drops. Follow this link to watch the video. Oct 26, 2009 Dr. Chuan-Hua Chen and Jonathan Boreyko are featured in The New York Times in an article titled "Vibrations keep water out of lotus leaves" [pdf]. This times article reported their work on unveiling lotus's secret to stay repellent to dewy water. Global News Coverage Scientific Magazines: Science, Physical Review Letters, Physics Today (US); Spektrum der Wissenschaft, Welt der Physik (Germany); Physics World (UK). Mass Media: New York Times, Wired Magazine, Triangle Business Journal (US); Discovery Channel (Canada); CNN-IBN, Zee News (India); ESQ Magazine (Indonesia); Convertech (Japan), Zimbabwe Star (Zimbabwe). Since Sep 1, 2007 Quotes Science is nothing without generalizations. Detached and ill-assorted facts are only raw material, and in the absence of a theoretical solvent, have but little nutritive value. - Lord Rayleigh Whenever an experimentalist finds a nice new effect, theorists move in and after a short time the experimentalists can no longer understand what he did. Then it is time to move to a new field. - Hans Frauenfelder Mail: 178 Hudson Hall, Box 90300, Durham, NC 27708-0300 | Tel: 919-660-5343 | Email: chuanhua.chen@duke.edu Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science | Pratt School of Engineering | Duke University |
