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I am a theoretical soft matter physicist working at the interface of soft-matter and Biophysics. I use a combination of analytical and numerical techniques in understanding the behaviour of complex adaptive matter. Some of my research interests include 

- theoretical modeling of optical manipulation of droplet shapes using laser beams

- single chain and self-assembly of dressed polymer architectures 

- mechanical shaping of soft materials via elasto-plastic deformation

- understanding defect phases and flow behaviour of liquid crystals

- understanding compaction and transport of soft structures at the nanoscale

- diffusion and signalling through skin and tissues

- occular biomechanics

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https://www.dur.ac.uk/research/directory/staff/?id=7591

Emulsions and emulsification

Fluid interfaces and particles trapped at fluid interfaces

Rheology

Paul Clegg received his BSc degree in Physics from the University of Liverpool (1994) and his DPhil from the University of Oxford (2000). Following this he held postdoctoral positions at MIT and the University of Toronto. He then moved to the University of Edinburgh where he is currently a Reader.

Prior to Paul’s arrival in Edinburgh, the Soft Matter Physics group focused almost exclusively on the study of model colloidal particles. Over the past dozen years, he has developed a new research strand within the group dedicated to emulsions, liquid interfaces and bijels. With these systems it has been essential to be attentive to preparation routes, an issue which strikes a chord with many who apply soft matter industrially.  Consequently, he currently works on the application of soft materials in various areas including food and drink, agrochemicals and energy technologies. He is an Honorary Lecturer at the Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen and serves on the IoP’s Liquid and Complex Fluids committee.