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Electrohydrodynamics of Active Chiral Nematics
Our proposal investigates the electrohydrodynamics of active chiral nematics—complex fluids that combine internal activity, chirality, and orientational order. These materials exhibit rich flow behaviors and defect dynamics when subjected to electric fields, making them promising for future applications in soft robotics, microfluidics, and responsive materials. Through computational modeling and theoretical analysis, we aim to uncover how electric fields influence flow instabilities and defect evolution, advancing our understanding of active matter and enabling new control strategies for smart soft systems.
Faculty Supervisor:
Dana Grecov
Student:
Partner:
University of Ljubljana
Discipline:
Engineering
Sector:
Other
University:
The University of British Columbia
Program:
Globalink Research Award
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Mitacs is funded by the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, the Government of British Columbia, Research Manitoba, the Government of New Brunswick, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Ontario, Innovation PEI, the Government of Quebec, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Yukon.