Statistical theory of viscoelasticity in complex polymer networks

Funder	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Recipient Organization	University of Cambridge
Country	United Kingdom
Start Date	Sep 30, 2024
End Date	Mar 30, 2028
Duration	1,277 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Student; Supervisor
Data Source	UKRI Gateway to Research
Grant ID	`2929860`

Grant Description

My research will focus on the statistical theory of viscoelasticity in complex polymer networks.

This will include the development of a microscopic theory of liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) - networks of cross-linked liquid crystalline polymers.

Though LCEs are well studied, it has recently become clear that current models cannot adequately explain some of their observed properties, my research aims to address this.