RESEARCH AREAS
The evaporation of an array of droplets on a substrate surface
Liquid Bridge
Study of Droplet Evaporation
Drop particle impact in the midair (a first study of its kind)
RECENT NEWS
We are going to the MOON!
Organizing the 3rd ThermaSmart Workshop in November 2022
Hosting two master’s students from the University of Edinburgh
Open Positions
Postdoctoral Position
Surface Engineering & Instrumentation Lab (SEil)
Department of Mechanical Engineering, York University, Toronto, Canada
An exciting project in the area of bio-inspired sensor development for monitoring wound healing and drug delivery is available at SEiL This is a fundamental work that needs combining principles of material/polymer science, surface phenomena and microfluidics, biomaterials, and instrumentation to develop the next generation wound dressings systems.
The ideal candidate has experience in working with alginate, and
pH sensitive dyes, as well as working knowledge of Matlab (image processing) and basic data I/O. Having used microfluidics to generate double emulsion or single droplets is an asset, as well as basic experiences with handling biological samples (in-vitro). But the most important qualification is an aptitude to learn new knowledge initiative and hands-on experimental skills in a relevant engineering or science background. A PhD in any of the following fields with relevant experience is a requirement: Mechanical, Chemical, or Material Engineering, Physics, or chemistry.
The start date for this position is May 1, 2022 or soon after finding the appropriate candidate. The position is for 1 year with possibility of extension for a 2no year. SEil is composed of a diverse group of people, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and gender identities. We strive to have an inclusive environment where all treated equally .
The responsibilities aside form working on the above position includes, supervising undergraduate projects, writing scientific papers, and grant applications, as well as some of the lab management duties. Together all such responsibilities provide the successful candidate with a wealth of professional skills to help them in their future endeavors. This project is in collaborations with a number of European collaborators and opportunities for working with other scientists and visits to the labs exists.
Interested persons should send their CV and their transcripts from all degrees to Prof. Alidad Amirfazli by email: alidad2@yorku.ca