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Thomas G. J. ChandlerPrincipal InvestigatorAssistant professor of mathematics |
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Griffin PaddockGraduate Student
Second-year PhD student in applied mathematics |
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Sam LeggettUndergraduate StudentFourth-year undergraduate student majoring in mathematics and computer science |
Our group works on a variety of physically motivated problems using a combination of tabletop experiments, numerical simulations, and reduced-order models. We are primarily interested in biologically and industrially inspired problems involving soft materials (including active complex fluids and thin elastic solids). Our recent publications can be found here, but we are always developing new research directions and are open to new projects. If you are interested in collaborating with us or joining the group, please send me an email at tgjchandler@unc.edu
I plan to advertise a postdoctoral research position soon. The advertisement will be posted here and distributed through several popular academic mailing lists. In the meantime, if you are interested in joining my group, please send me an email including your CV, a brief description of your research experience, and your research interests.
Graduate students interested in rotating with or joining the group should send me an email describing their background and research interests. Current UNC graduate students are also welcome to stop by the lab at any time, or I would be happy to arrange a meeting to discuss potential research projects. I am always interested in developing new collaborations and would happily consider co-supervising students. Information for prospective graduate students in mathematics at UNC can be found on the department's prospective student page.
If you are an undergraduate student at UNC interested in gaining research experience, we have a number of exciting projects available. Our research spans a wide range of areas, from 3D printing and hands-on experiments in our lab to mathematical modelling using numerical simulations, differential equations, complex analysis, and other applied mathematical techniques. No prior research experience is required, and we welcome students from any major. If you are interested in joining the group, please send me a brief email at tgjchandler@unc.edu describing your background, your research interests, and what you hope to gain from the experience. Additional information about undergraduate research opportunities in mathematics at UNC can be found on the Department of Mathematics' undergraduate research opportunities page.