The goal of this Research Focus Group (RFG) is to introduce undergraduate and graduate students to the research areas in Complex Fluids pursued at our campus, with particular emphasis on applications to biology. This RFG will focus on both theoretical, modeling, and computational aspects of the study of complex fluids. Examples of current ongoing work in this area includes the study of biofluid dynamics, viscoelastic instabilities, and multi-scale mixtures in biology. This RFG will be highly interdisciplinary emphasizing mathematical modeling and simulation of macro and multi-scale models of biofluids, and biological phenomena. The group will pursue two goals: (i) prepare postdocs and students to become active part of the ongoing research in Complex Fluids, and (ii) give formal structure to UC Davis faculty doing research in Complex Fluids.

Announcements:

• Fall 2011 schedule: We will meet on Mondays in MSB 2112 from 11 am - 1 pm. Please feel free to bring your lunch!
• This website will provide a record of our activities and will be updated as new activities are planned, please check back frequently.

Weekly Activities for Fall 2011:

• Week 1: 9/26: Introduction by Thomases and Guy, slides
• Week 2: 10/3: Talk by Ron Phillips , UC Davis CHMS

Activities for Fall 2011:

• Journal Club organized by Wanda Strychalski
• Research Seminar (Applied Math and Math Bio - relevant seminars will be announced here)
• We encourage graduate students and interested members to enroll in / attend MAT 221A Fluid Dynamics taught by Bob Guy.

Activities for Winter 2012:

• Journal Club
• Research Seminar
• We encourage graduate students and interested members to enroll in / attend MAT 280 Complex Fluids taught by Becca Thomases.