Soft Matter and Colloidal Science
The Richards Lab at Northwestern University
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Opportunity for Soft Matter:
- Engineering structure and dynamics out of equilibrium.
- Using the linkage between the microstructure and macroscale properties as a paradigm for design.
Diversity and Inclusion
In the Richards Lab, we strive to create a welcoming environment where our members can freely express their identities. Our lab is committed to not only recruiting the most talented undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers, but to fostering a culture where an individual’s identity is allowed to thrive. If you are interested in joining us, feel free to reach out to Dr. Richards or to one of our existing team members.
Recent Publications
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Liu Q, Richards JJ. (2023) Rheo-Electric Measurements of Carbon Black Suspensions Containing Polyvinylidene Difluoride in N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone. Journal of Rheology
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Ramos PZ, Call CC, Simitz LV, Richards JJ. (2022). Evaluating the Rheo-electric Performance of Aqueous Suspensions of Oxidized Carbon Black. Journal of Colloids and Interface Sciences. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.12.017
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- Griffith, J*, Chen, Y*, Liu, Q, Wang, Q, Richards, JJ, Tullman-Ercek, D, Shull, K, Wang, M. (2022) Quantitative High-Throughput Measurement of Bulk Mechanical Properties Using Commonly Available Equipment. Materials Horizons. DOI: 10.1039/D2MH01064J
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Contact Us
Dr. Jeffrey J. Richards
jeffrey.richards@northwestern.edu
Northwestern University
Technological Institute E166
2145 Sheridan Rd. Evanston, IL 60208
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